Request for Proposal for a Policy Advisor to the Like Minded Donor Group
Duty Station: Hanoi, Vietnam
This Request for Proposal is placed on behalf of the Like Minded Donor Group, Vietnam (LMDG). The LMDG is a group of 13 bilateral donors (Sweden, Denmark, the Netherlands, Germany, Canada, Finland, Norway, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, Switzerland, Belgium and the United Kingdom). The group aims to provide strategic inputs to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of development cooperation in Vietnam.
Currently LMDG is seeking proposals from International expert/Vietnamese national to fill the position of a part-time (65%) or full time Policy Advisor for LMDG in Hanoi. The position is available from now until December 31, 2011. The successful candidate will work independently under the Chair of the LMDG, currently Finland, focusing on the following tasks:
The tasks:
- Support the LMDG Chair to promote a strategic dialogue and development of LMDG joint strategic priorities and joint action
- Keep LMDG members abreast of development effectiveness issues in the Middle Income Country (MIC) context
- Support management of the group’ activities, including information management
- Support the Aid Effectiveness Forum (AEF) led by the Ministry of Planning and Investment
- Occasional travel to conferences outside of Hanoi.
- Liaise regularly with the LMDG members on issues of concern.
The qualifications:
- Male or female professional with academic background in international development, politics, natural or social sciences.
- At least 10 years working experience in development. Working experience in aid effectiveness and development effectiveness, and with various bilateral and multi-lateral ODA agencies.
- Good understanding of different aid partnership models used in Vietnam and elsewhere, particularly in the MIC context
- Sound networks with development experts and organizations in Vietnam, and experienced team player in an intercultural setting
- Systematic and innovative thinking to develop strategies and action plans for the indicated tasks and ability to work independently, self-motivated, and under a performance based evaluation system
- Excellent English proficiency & sound software application skills
Duration: Starting as soon as possible. The position will end on December 31, 2011.
Responses to this request and the associated terms of reference (TOR) should include the following documents:
An EoI outlining specific examples of recent experiences that illustrate an in-depth understanding of the area of expertise and any other points of relevance (2 page limit);
Curricula vitae (including details of referees), highlighting theoretical and practical experiences in the relevant expertise, sector and geographical areas;
Financial offer for the proposed assignment.
Detailed TORs is available upon request by emailing: [email protected]. Submissions are to be made by Monday 16th August 2010 to
Belgian Development Agency (BTC),
c/o Mr Tran Le Nam, Programme Officer,
F7, 14 Thuy Khue Street, Tay Ho district, Hanoi
Telephone: (84) 4 37280571 ; Fax: (84) 4 37280572
Email: [email protected]