TEAM LEADER

Shahroz provides strategic oversight of the management and direction of the CAVAC’s Program, in close liaison with the Australian Embassy, to ensure successful implementation and management of risks. In addition, he works closely with the implementation team and drives the cross-cutting components of the program.

Shahroz holds an MBA degree from the Institute of Business Administration, University of Dhaka.

AGRICULTURAL COMPETITIVENESS LEAD

Ponleu is responsible for implementing an ambitious strategy to strengthen the Cambodian rice sector. Ponleu works closely with relevant partners such as CARDI, GDA, CRF, millers, rice seed producers and development partners.

Ponleu has a Bachelor of Economic Business from the National University of Management in Phnom Penh, and a Master’s of Economics from Kobe University in Japan.

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Leang is responsible for providing oversight of the program’s financial management. She contributes to budget development, financial planning, cash flow management, reporting, financial policies and guidelines, and capacity building for all staff in financial processes. Leang has a degree in Accounting.

RICE UNIT COORDINATOR

AGRICULTURE CROP SPECIALIST

Phousana identifies potential partners amongst seed companies and seed producer groups, working with relevant private companies and government departments to promote mechanisation, rice seed production and rice exports.

He has degrees in Agronomy, English, Translation and Interpreting in English and Computer Sciences.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Sola works with the private sector to improve service delivery to farmers in the rice sector in Cambodia. She has more than 10 years experiences in working with governmental agencies, NGOs and private sectors.

Sola has a Master’s degree in Rural Development Management from Khon Kaen University, Thailand.

STAKEHOLDER LIAISON MANAGER

Sereyvathana works with relevant stakeholders, private sectors and rice producer groups to promote rice production for export market. Before joining CAVAC, he has worked with both development and private sector to improve livelihood of small-scale farmers in Cambodia, including CADTIS Consultant, ACTIONAID, LWD, PADEK, AFSC, AGRISUD, and MEDIVET Co. Ltd.

Sereyvathana has a Master’s Degree in Global Food and Agricultural Business from the University of Adelaide, South Australia and another Master’s Degree in Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine from Royal Academy of Cambodia.

INTERVENTION MANAGER

Songly conducts research and value chain analysis of various crops. His main task is to develop and manage results measurement of interventions in crop protection and fertiliser use in rice.

He has a BSc in Agronomy, MSc in Integrated Management of Agricultural and rural Development and MSc in International Horticulture.

INTERVENTION MANGER

Sokhour works in cooperation with private sectors with an aim to help farmers for better agricultural practices. She has experiences working with agricultural input supplier companies where she proved her skills in sale, marketing, and product development.

Sokhour has two Bachelor’s Degrees in Agronomy and English and a Master’s Degree in Tropical Crop Management and Ecology from Czech University of Life Sciences, Prague.

TRADE PROMOTION MANAGER

Sothea works with Supreme National Economic Council, the Agri-Food Industry Park (AIP) steering committee, and other relevant stakeholders to facilitate and conduct a feasibility study for AIP in Cambodia.

Sothea holds a B.Sc. Agricultural Economics and Rural Development and a master’s degree in Global Food and Agricultural Business from Adelaide University, Australia.

TRADE PROMOTION MANAGER

Kong works with various public sector and other relevant stakeholders to build an enabling environment for trade promotion through developing a harmonized National Quality Policy to enhance Cambodia’s Quality Infrastructure System to reduce Technical Barriers to Trade.

Kong holds two master’s degrees: a master’s degree in Global Food and Agricultural Business from the University of Adelaide in Australia and another master’s degree in Rural Development from the International University in Cambodia.

PROGRAM SUPPORT MANAGER

JUNIOR INTERVENTION MANAGER (RICE)

Kreosna is responsible for organizing CAVAC’s ICT4Ag Competition, which has involved special events at campuses all over Cambodia
Before joining CAVAC, Kreosna worked for two years as a volunteer in workshops and in the field to improve the New Seed Cleaner, Hand-transplanter, Drum Seeder and other agriculture equipment. Kreosna has a bachelor degree in Agricultural Engineering.

M&E ADVISOR

Joseph’s role is to measure the impact of CAVAC’s interventions, implementing an M&E system that tracks, analyzes, validates and reports program achievements.

Joseph has implemented M&E systems for programs in complex, high-speed programming environments such as Kenya, Afghanistan, Nigeria and Tunisia. He has a Master’s in Agricultural Economics, and a Bachelor Degree in Agricultural Engineering.

M&E MANAGER

Krisna works in coordination with the M&E team to manage mixed-methods studies, examining the impact of CAVAC strategies and activities and producing quality analytical products. Likewise, he supports program components to monitor, measure, and evaluate the program components and supports government counterparts and stakeholders in various crops value chain studies.

Krisna holds a BA in Ethnography, Anthropology, and MBA from Charles Sturt University Australia. Krisna has extensive experience of 17 years working with NGOs, government institutions and other businesses-private sectors in Cambodia and Mekong Sub-regional

EVALUATION SPECIALIST

Sokcheng is responsible for undertaking mixed-methods evaluations and studies on CAVAC’s interventions and implementing the M&E system. 

Sokcheng has a BA in Agricultural Economics and Rural Development and MA in Development Economics from Goettingen University, Germany.

WOMEN'S ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT ADVISER

Seltik is responsible for making sure Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) is embedded across all our activities. She provides strategic advice and support to all CAVAC’s technical teams in the implementation of CAVAC’s WEE and Gender Strategy.

Seltik has more than ten years’ experience in promoting WEE through her work for the ILO, UNDP and ADB – helping women and men entrepreneurs to develop and improve their businesses, promoting women’s voices, and mainstreaming gender in national policies. Seltik holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration.

COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Sambo is responsible for producing the communications and knowledge products that document CAVAC’s extensive experience and knowledge. Furthermore, he works closely with technical colleagues to make their own communications products and activities, ensuring communications pieces align with Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and Cardno International Development rules and style guides.

Sambo holds a degree in Communications and Media management.

FINANCE MANAGER

Sreylen is responsible for managing staff advances and acquittals, maintaining petty cash, coordinating banking and statements, preparing payments, and other duties in support of the Finance Team. Sreylen has a degree in Finance and Banking.

PROCUREMENT & GRANT SPECIALIST

Kallyan is responsible for managing procurement, grants, and agreement arrangement for CAVAC’s agricultural competitiveness and cross-cutting activities. 

Kallyan has a master’s degree in risk management in finance and banking from the University of Nantes, Finance and holds a license tax agent certified by the General Department of Taxation.

OFFICE & HR MANAGER

Voeun is very experienced in Cambodian HR laws and administration procedures and is currently familiarising himself with our Operations Manual and is producing CAVAC’s HR Handbook. Voeun also supervises the Administration Officer and Office & Logistics Officer and has a Master of Business Administration and a degree in Mechanical Engineering.

FINANCE OFFICER

Min Samon is responsible for preparing staff advances and liquidation, checking documents for payment to suppliers, data entry into MYOB systems, and banking administration, including all fund transfers. She has over ten year’s experience supporting the financial administration of international NGOs and has a Bachelor degree in Accounting.

FINANCE ASSISTANCE

Diya is responsible for assisting the finance officer in reviewing accurate and adequate supporting documents for staff travel advance requests, acquittals, and reimbursement to comply with CAVAC financial rules and relevant travel policies. In addition, she works with the logistics officer and Admin and Procurement officer to review the office routine payment.

Diya holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting. Furthermore, she has over seven years of experience supporting the financial administration of Local and International NGOs.

OFFICE & LOGISTICS OFFICER

Phally is responsible for office logistics and operations, ensuring our technical teams are mobilised and accommodated throughout Cambodia. She works closely with the Project Support Officer to provide administration support for technical activities in-country. Phally has a Master’s degree in Business Administration and has Bachelor Degree in Agricultural Economics and Rural Development.

ADMINISTRATION & PROCUREMENT OFFICER

Nary is responsible for managing timesheets, staff leave and health insurance, vehicles and office asset insurance, visa extensions for expatriate staff, induction of new staff, and recruitment support.

Nary holds Master’s Degree in Management.

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