Helvetas is an independent development organization based in Switzerland, with affiliated organizations in Germany and the United States. Since 1994, Helvetas has been active in Vietnam, working across various sectors, including Agriculture, Biodiversity Conservation, Forestry, Eco-tourism, and Rural Economic Development.
Under the SWITCH-Asia program of the European Union, Helvetas is implementing the project “Circular Economy Cocoa: From Bean to Bar.” The project aims to develop circular economy solutions in cocoa and other agri-food sectors, leading to equitable economic growth decoupled from harmful environmental impacts. The project is being implemented over four years (2022-2026) in 6-7 key cacao-growing provinces in the Central Highlands and Mekong Delta regions of Vietnam.
The Vietnamese government is committed to building a green and circular economy for sustainable development. A key initiative towards this goal is the development of a Green Taxonomy Classification. This will identify environmentally sound industries, sectors, and investment projects that prioritize environmental protection and deliver demonstrable environmental benefits. It will also facilitate green investment and accelerate the transition to a green and circular economy. The agricultural sector stands to gain significantly, as businesses will have improved access to green finance to support their adoption of more sustainable production practices.
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) is currently tasked with developing the Draft Green Taxonomy Classification. To support this effort, and in partnership with MONRE, Helvetas is seeking a consulting team for “Developing a Green Taxonomy Criteria and Guidelines for Application in Vietnam’s Agricultural Sector.”
For more details, please refer to the attached Terms of Reference (TOR).
Applications should include:
- Technical Proposal: Team composition with CVs highlighting relevant experience and roles of each member; proposed approach and methodology, detailed work plan, and quality assurance procedures.
- Financial Proposal: Detailed costs including number of working days, consulting rates for each team member, budget justification, field travel expenses, and any additional costs. The EU Cost Norms (2022) are suggested to be applied.
Interested candidates should send their Profiles, Technical and Financial Proposal to Helvetas Vietnam at [email protected] and [email protected] by February 28th, 2025.