Helvetas, a Swiss development organization with affiliates in Germany and the US, has been working in Vietnam since 1994, focusing on sectors like agriculture, biodiversity conservation, forestry, ecotourism, and rural economic development.
As part of the EU’s SWITCH-Asia program, Helvetas is implementing the “Circular Economy Cocoa: From Bean to Bar” project (2022-2026). This project promotes circular economy solutions in the cocoa and other agri-food sectors to achieve equitable economic growth while minimizing environmental harm. It operates in 6-7 key cacao-growing provinces in Vietnam’s Central Highlands and Mekong Delta.
Vietnam is actively integrating circular economy principles into its policies, as demonstrated by Decision No. 222/QD-TTg (January 23, 2025), the National Action Plan for Circular Economy Implementation to 2035. This plan aims for a sustainable circular economy through resource efficiency, waste reduction, and environmental protection, focusing on sustainable production and consumption, innovation, and circular economy models. The National Agricultural Extension Center (NAEC), a governmental agency under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and a member of the Vietnam Cacao Development Coordination Board (VCC), plays a key role in advising on agricultural policy and supporting cacao value chain development. Helvetas and NAEC are partnering and seeking a qualified and experienced team of experts to develop a Training Manual for Extension Workers to Promote and Implement Circular Economy Practices.
For detailed information, 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 March 10th, 2025.