Consultant for Market Research on the Domestic Market for Community-Based Ecotourism

HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation (Helvetas) is one of the most experienced and largest development organisations of Switzerland with an approach to support the efforts of disadvantaged people and communities and to empower them to determine the course of their lives. HELVETAS promotes fair access to essential resources and to protect social, economic, political, environmental and cultural rights. Having worked in Vietnam since 1994, initially in the sectors of agriculture, forestry, and rural development, our today’s program focuses on sustainable and inclusive economies, with strong and growing links to environment and climate change and vocational skills development.

We are looking for an individual or group of highly competent experts to carry out research on the domestic market for ecotourism. The purpose of the consultancy is to conduct a research study on the domestic market demand for ecotourism in the COVID-19 and post-COVID-19 context in Vietnam. The study will analyse the shifting trend of domestic market for community-based eco-tourism (CBET) in the "new normal" context. The study will also outline a strategy for development and promotion of CBET models and products in the Central Highlands region of Vietnam where Helvetas, in partnership with US WWF, is promoting Community-Based Ecotourism within VBFC project funded by USAID. Finally, the study will examine the role of policy makers and local government, international organizations and businesses in supporting communities to catch up with market trends.

Please refer to the attached TOR for more details.

Interest candidates please submit Technical and financial Proposal to [email protected]  and [email protected] by November 17^th, 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.