Consultant for “Training Course on Analyzing the Development Issues under the Lens of Entrepreneurship”

Call for consultancy: Consultant for “Training course on analyzing the development issues under the lens of entrepreneurship”

Background information

FHI 360 is a non-profit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories.

In Vietnam, FHI 360 promotes the health and wellbeing of the Vietnamese people, particularly vulnerable and marginalized populations. The organization works with the Vietnam Ministry of Health and other national bodies, as well as provincial and district-level health services to achieve project aims.

FHI 360 is interested in developing a comprehensive understanding of the potential for business operation models in the Vietnamese context. To support this effort, FHI 360 is seeking a qualified local consultant or firm to conduct two one- day workshops on for management level staff of FHI 360 VNM to learn more about market-based approaches including the rationale, modalities, lingo, and examples of success stories/ solutions.

The Consultant/ Consultancy firm is expected to provide technical and professional supports according to the scope of work in the table below.

Scope of work

Under this scope of work, the FHI 360 requests the consultancy services from the Consultant to perform the following tasks with the specified deliverables and timelines for the period from: September 19 – 30  2022.

Deliverables/Milestones & Due Dates

Location of work

Hanoi

Travel

The consultant is not required to travel.

Qualification Requirements for individual/firm:

• Master’s degree or higher in public health, social science, legal, business administration or related field with relevant experience in international development programs
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in research, data analysis, policy advocacy or fund raising, market-based approach. Preferably experience in private sector partnerships and social enterprise development for funded programs
• Understanding of the Vietnam legal framework and experience in working with various stakeholders including the Government, provincial partners, private sector, and development partners.
• Thorough understanding of the funding activities, latest approaches of USAID and various donors, and local entities in the development sector.
• Demonstrated experience in workshop/meeting facilitation
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills in both Vietnamese and English.

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 (All CVs of contributors if consultancy is a firm/ organization)
• Business license (for firm)
• Letter of interest that briefs relevant qualification and experience
• Proposed daily rate
• FHI 360 Biodata form [1]

FHI 360 Disclaimers

• FHI 360 may perform a background check on any selected candidates.
• FHI 360 may cancel the solicitation and not award
• FHI 360 may reject any or all responses received
• Issuance of the solicitation does not constitute an award commitment by FHI 360
• FHI 360 reserves the right to disqualify any offer based on failure of the offeror to follow solicitation instructions
• FHI 360 will not compensate any offeror for responding to solicitation
• FHI 360 reserves the right to issue award based on initial evaluation of offers without further discussion
• FHI 360 may choose to award only part of the activities in the solicitation, or issue multiple awards based on the solicitation activities
• FHI 360 reserves the right to waive minor proposal deficiencies that can be corrected prior to award determination to promote competition
• FHI 360’s supplier terms and conditions can be found here [2] while our consultant terms and conditions can be found here [3]  

Application

Application to this call should be submitted by email to [email protected] [4] with a copy to [email protected] [5] no later than 5 PM Hanoi, September 12, 2022 with subject line “Application_Training course on analyzing the development issues under the lens of entrepreneurship”

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.