National Consultant to provide technical supports in facilitating the National One Health Symposium on AMR

1. Detailed Description of Tasks to be Performed:

National Strategy on Prevention and Control of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), outlining a comprehensive plan to address the growing threat of AMR in Vietnam. This National AMR Strategy (NAS), which covers the period from 2023 to 2030, with a vision towards 2045, highlights the importance of rational and responsible use of antimicrobial agents in humans, animals, and environment as a  approach to combatting AMR. In support of the efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance as outlined in this NAS, FHI360 together with DAH/MARD and MSA/MOH, is planning to organize a National One Health Symposium on AMR in November 2023. This symposium serves as a crucial platform to bring together experts, researchers, healthcare professionals, livestock industry experts, veterinarians, environmentalists, policy makers, and stakeholders to discuss, strategize, and collaborate in addressing the global threat of AMR in the new period of NAS.

Therefore, FHI360 is looking for a national consultant to assist to provide technical supports in facilitating the National One Health Symposium on AMR. FHI 360 requires a consultant to possess expertise and experience in One Health in term of policies and strategies, public health and familiarity with experts in AMR/AMU.

2. Objectives:

Under this scope of work, the consultant is expected to achieve the following objectives:

• Prepare the symposium's concept note, conducting a situational analysis, and compiling a preliminary list of participants.
• Collaborate with the DAH and FHI360 to develop the symposium agenda based on the initial concept note, including the scheduling of speakers.

Note: Additional deliverables and working days may be included in a contract modification to align with the agreed-upon plan.

3. Scope of work and expected deliverables:

Location of work

Hanoi, Vietnam.

Travel

The consultants are not expected to travel.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in coordination and conducting workshop related to public health and AMR.
• Strong analytical and report writing skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience working with government agencies or international organizations in Vietnam or similar contexts is desirable.

Evaluation Criteria

Applications will be evaluated based on the applicants’ experience and qualifications as detailed above.

Required Documentation

Proposals must include the following components:

• Applicant’s CV and highest-level degree
• Letter of interest that briefs relevant qualification and experience
• Proposed daily rate
• FHI 360 Biodata form

Application

• Application to this call should be submitted by email to [email protected] with a copy to [email protected] no later than 5PM Oct 30^th, 2023 with subject line “FF_One Health Symposium on AMR”
• All prospective vendors must comply with the safeguarding policies of our organization. Any violations of the policies may result in immediate contract termination without liability for the organization.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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