1. Detailed Description of Tasks to be Performed:
The Vietnam Fleming Fund Country Grant—Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance in Vietnam (FFCGVN) addresses critical gaps in the surveillance of antimicrobial- resistant bacteria in Vietnam. We work closely with local entities that are involved in AMR/AMU/AMC surveillance, local and national Technical Working Groups (TWGs), national and regional laboratories for Human Health (HH), Animal Health (AH) and Envinronment Health (EH), other government authorities, national and international non-government stakeholders, and Mott MacDonald – the Fleming Fund Management Agent. The grant supports the Department of Animal Health (DAH) under Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) to develop the Project on raising public awareness, strengthening the National AMR and AMU Surveillance System, and enhancing the AMU management in animal health in 2024 – 2030 period (hereinafter referred to as the Project); this is to implement the National Strategy on prevention and control of antimicrobial resistance in Vietnam in the period 2024-2030, vision to 2045 by the Prime Minister (NAS).
FFCGVN is seeking for a qualified and experienced Vietnamese consultant to be a member of a technical consultant team to develop the Project and take responsibles on (1) Updating the regulations on veterinary medicine management, (2) Mapping the routes and flow (commercialization) of antimicrobial use, sales, and disposal for priority food and agriculture sectors countrywide, and (3) Supporting expertises on developing nationwide antimicrobial resistance surveillance plan.
2. Objectives:
Under this scope of work, the Consultant is expected to achieve the following objectives:
- Reviewing current regulations on veterinary medicine management including AMR, AMU in Vietnam and finding gaps among the regulations.
- Mapping the routes and flow (commercialization) of antimicrobial use, sales, and disposal for priority food and agriculture sectors countrywide, and suggesting if any regulation should be revised or developed to manage the AMU more properly.
- Supporting expertises on developing nationwide antimicrobial resistance surveillance plan of selected antimicrobials in priority agriculture food products for human consumption at specific processing sites (i.e. abattoirs, dairies, egg production facilities).
*Note: Additional deliverables and equivalent working days may be included in a contract modification to align with the agreed-upon plan if required.
3. Scope of work and expected deliverables:
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Tasks
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Expected deliverables
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Estimated Maximum LOE (days)
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Due date
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1
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5
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February 25, 2025
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2
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10
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April 15, 2025
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3
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10
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May 15, 2025
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Total (days)
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25
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Location of work
Vietnam.
Travel
Travel is not included.
Qualifications
- Bachelor or higher degree in at least one of following subjects: Veterinary science, Animal science, Agriculture science, Biology, or similar field and
- Has experience in working with DAH with strong knowledge and expertise in AMC/U/R, antibiotic alternatives and understanding well the NAP in agriculture sector for the period 2021-2025.
- Strong experience on literature reviews, stakeholder consultations, and data analysis.
- Strong analytical and report writing skills.
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 February 10, 2025 with subject line “FF-Consultant for AH”
- 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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