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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Call for Expression of Interest - National Inclusive Value Chain & Markets Consultant to Support on Scoping Study Lower
Mekong Landscape Project.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;text-align:justify"><a name="_Hlk72827214"><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">About SNV</span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;background:white"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">SNV Netherlands Development Organization (SNV) is a non-profit, international development organization
founded 57 years ago, and now operating in 24 countries in Africa and Asia. Our global team of local and international advisors use their expertise in three sectors – Agri Food, Energy and Water systems as well as the cross-cutting topics of gender, social
inclusion climate change and governance to contribute to solving some of the leading problems facing the world today. We work with local partners to equip communities, businesses and organizations with the tools, knowledge, and connections they need to increase
and gain access to basic services – empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development.</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;background:white"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">SNV has been working in Vietnam since 1995, and currently has over 40 national and international
staff. SNV Vietnam operates from a head office in Hanoi and projects in over 50 provinces in the country, including in the poorest and most remote areas.</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;background:white"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">For more information on SNV, please refer to our website: </span></span><a href="http://www.snv.org/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">www.snv.org</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Project Background<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="StyleRespons" style="text-align:justify"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;font-weight:normal">Biodiversity Landscape Fund
(BLF) – Lower Mekong landscape <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="StyleRespons" style="text-align:justify"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;font-weight:normal"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="StyleRespons" style="text-align:justify"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;font-weight:normal">The BLF is a UK government
programme focussed on protecting biodiversity and promoting its conservation, reducing poverty and tackling climate change across 6 critical landscapes worldwide.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="StyleRespons" style="text-align:justify"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;font-weight:normal">Its general activities are:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;font-weight:normal">Improving management and linking of protected areas<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="StyleRespons" style="color:windowtext;text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;font-weight:normal">Creating alternative sustainable livelihoods for local communities<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="StyleRespons" style="color:windowtext;text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;font-weight:normal">Strengthening land rights, stewardship and natural resource governance, as well as supporting
improved planning to reduce environmental impacts of infrastructure development<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="StyleRespons" style="color:windowtext;text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;font-weight:normal">Tackling illicit activities such as poaching<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="StyleRespons" style="color:windowtext;text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;font-weight:normal">Investment in sustainable local businesses and green finance initiatives<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul>
<p class="StyleRespons" style="margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;font-weight:normal"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="StyleRespons" style="text-align:justify"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;font-weight:normal">One of the program landscapes
is the Lower Mekong area, where a consortium will implementinterventions in the areas in 3 countries (Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia). In Vietnam, the programme will focus on three landscapes: Chu Mom Ray National Park and Ngoc Linh Natural Reserve in Central
Highland (Kon Tum), and Pu Mat National Park in Northern Central region (Nghe An) of Vietnam. SNV will take lead in the component on agriculture and markets, focusing on interventions to develop, support, and build awareness of sustainable agriculture models
to provide indigenous communities with a sustainable source of employment and opportunities to access new markets. Furthermore, SNV also proactively contributes to the component on livelihood models, tenure and illegal trade tocreate alternative sustainable
livelihoods for local communities. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Job Description<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">SNV Vietnam will be conducting a scoping study on the socio-economic situation, sustainable
livelihoods and agricultural value chain options for targeted communities in the project areas. The study will identify agriculture and non-timber forest products with high market potential to increase the income of the local communities, whilst contributing
to biodiversity conservation and improving climate resilience. The Scoping study aims to assess the current situation, opportunities, and challenges of the livelihood activities, agricultural and NTFP product chains and markets in the project areas and to
provide recommendations for the design and implementation of the BLF chain interventions. The consultant will work closely with SNV project team to implement the scoping study for the targeted project areas in Kon Tum that is expected to:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Gather and review relevant literature and secondary data on the socio-economic situation, status of forest management and agriculture production,
notably agricultural and NTFPs markets and value chains at the targeted areas in Kon Tum and Nghe An provinces.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Study BLF project documents and guides on implementation of the scoping and report development.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Participate in field visits and facilitate interviews with key stakeholders, including local authorities, community members, traders and
processors through key informant interviews and focus group discussions.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Facilitate screening and selection of key potential agriculture commodities for intervention by project in the targeted landscapes.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul>
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<li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-top:6.0pt;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Produce the agriculture section of the scoping reports, including agriculture production situation, market, and value chain analysis of prioritised products
</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">with special attention to the analysis of chain weaknesses and strengths on on-farm practices and off-farm sides, commercial viability for
potential value chain upgrading. The report is expected to provide</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> with findings and recommendation
</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">of initial Market-based solutions (MBSs) for project interventions.</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Participate in meetings with project team provide inputs and contribution for improvement of whole scoping reports
<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">(including agriculture market value chain and other parts</span></span>) for the 3 sub landscapes (in Kom Tum and Nghe An province).
<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Present the report to the SNV project management team and relevant stakeholders for feedback and validation.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Deliverables<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Field visits conducted to project sites in Kon Tum/Nghe An.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Scoring of value chain selection matrix of agricultural/NTFP commodities with substantiation (this is part of the report below)</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">A complete agriculture section of the scoping report for the 3 sub landscapes (in Kon Tum and Nghe An) including recommendations for project
interventions.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">A PPT for the agriculture section of the scoping reports.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Inputs for improvement of the whole scoping reports for the 3 sub landscapes.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;text-align:justify"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Duration of assignment<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The assignment is expected to start as soon as possible (in beginning of Feb 2024) and finish
by mid of April 2024.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Total estimated man-day for this assignment is 20 person-days (detail breakdown will be discussed with consultant).<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;text-align:justify;line-height:115%">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Requirements<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The consultant should meet the following requirements:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Master’s degree in agricultural economics and/or natural resource management related fields.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">At least 10 years’ experience in natural resource management and value-chain development for relevant sectors in upland regions of Viet
Nam e.g. coffee, tea, fruits, nuts, timber, Non-timber Forest Products (NTFPs) etc.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Experience in conducting value-chain and market analysis/assessments and development of agriculture and rural development projects with
strong private sector engagement.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Experience in biodiversity conservation, agro-forestry sustainable production and developing sustainable product value chains associated
with biodiversity conservation.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;line-height:115%"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;text-align:justify;line-height:115%">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><a name="_Hlk117603227"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">How to apply</span></b></a></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Interested consultants should submit the EOI with the following information/ documents via the
link </span></span><a href="https://smrtr.io/hV2gD"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;letter-spacing:.1pt;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">https://smrtr.io/hV2gD</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><u><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0841B0;letter-spacing:.1pt;background:white">
</span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></span></u></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span dir="LTR"></span><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Letter of Interest</span><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span dir="LTR"></span><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The applicant’s professional qualifications and CVs:</span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span dir="LTR"></span><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Documents proving the capacity of individuals demonstrating their ability to deliver the assignment.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span dir="LTR"></span><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Self<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">-</span></strong>Declaration<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
form via </span></strong></span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"></span><a href="https://smrtr.io/hV2gD"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;letter-spacing:.1pt;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">https://smrtr.io/hV2gD</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#002060;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.75pt"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Deadline for submitting Expressions of Interest:<b> January 24, 2024.<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Selection Process</span></u></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">SNV will review all Expressions of Interest received in accordance with the
guidelines and criteria in this solicitation. SNV reserves the right to exclude any EOIs that do not meet the guidelines. Please note that SNV is unable to provide detailed feedback to those EOIs that are not selected.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Step 1:
</span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">SNV will shortlist selected EOIs, and unsuccessful respondents will be notified. Successful applicants will be contacted by SNV.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Step 2:
</span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">SNV will release Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for the specific activities and contract with the selected organizations/ consultants.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Protection of Information</span></u></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">We request that Expressions of Interest responses be free of any intellectual
property that the applicant wishes to protect. Should offerors wish to include proprietary intellectual property that they believe would be helpful for SNV, please note the proprietary nature of such information. Costing information will be kept confidential
and will not be shared beyond SNV.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Issuance of this EOI does not constitute a commitment, award, or engagement
on the part of SNV nor does it commit SNV to any future commitment or engagement.</span></i></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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the EOI/or solicitation process at any time.</span></i></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk72827214"></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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