Consultancy for Development and Demonstration of Cocoa-Based Biochar

HELVETAS, an independent development organization based in Switzerland with affiliated branches in Germany and the United States, has been active in Vietnam since 1994. HELVETAS focuses on various areas, including Agriculture, Biodiversity Conservation, Forestry, Eco-Tourism, and Rural Economy.

Under the European Union's SWITCH-Asia programme, HELVETAS is implementing the project “Circular Economy Cocoa: From Bean to Bar,” which aims to develop circular economy solutions within the cocoa and agri-food sectors. This project, which began in 2022, is active in 6-7 cocoa-growing provinces across the Central Highlands and Mekong Delta of Vietnam.

In partnership with Marou Chocolate JSC, HELVETAS Vietnam seeks qualified service providers or consultants to offer technical assistance in biochar production and its practical application at the farm level in four cocoa-growing provinces (Kien Giang, Binh Dinh, Ben Tre, Tien Giang).

Tasks Include:

• Feasibility assessment and technology selection
• Setting up demonstration sites & training local farmers on biochar production

See details in the attached TOR.

Application Deadline: 25/08/2024

Interested candidates should submit their profiles, technical, and financial proposals to Helvetas Vietnam at [email protected] and [email protected], with attention to the EU Circular Economy Project.