National Consultant to Conduct a Scoping Study of Pro-poor Value Chains for Shan Tuyet Tea in Northern Vietnam

HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation is looking for national consultant to conduct a Scoping Study of pro-poor value chains for Shan Tuyet tea in Northern Vietnam. Please find the Terms of Reference for further details.

The selected consultant is expected to have:

- A deep understanding of high quality broad leaf tea (Shan Tuyet tea) in the Northern highlands of Vietnam;
- A proven experience in value-chain analysis, notably for the development of pro-poor value chains;
- Experience in conducting surveys and interviews with stakeholders in remote areas, including ethnic minority groups – for the development of value chains linking local communities with markets;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Vietnamese and proved verbal and written competence in English;
- Full computer literacy. 

Interested candidates should send the following documents electronically:

- Curriculum Vitae;
- Two samples of research reports that he/she has conducted.

to the following person: Ms Nguyen Tu Anh at [email protected] before 15th October 2012.