1. Introduction
The Centre for Rural Development in Central Vietnam (CRD) University of Agriculture and Forestry, Hue University was founded in 1995 with the missions to conduct research, training, technology transfer and policy advocacy in order to enhance the capacity of the people, social organizations, community and local officials on agriculture and rural development with a view to improving livelihoods, environmental and ecological protection, social equity and democracy.
CRD is implementing the project "Strengthening the engagement of ethnic minorities (EMs) in the conservation of medicinal plant resources" in Thuong Lo commune, Nam Dong district, Thua Thien Hue province. The project is financially supported by the European Union in Vietnam through the "Conservation Fund" project jointly organized by the GreenViet Biodiversity Conservation Center (GreenViet) and the Gustav - Stresemann Institute (GSI, Germany). The project has the following main objectives:
- Raising awareness for the EMs about the role and importance of biodiversity conservation as well as conservation of medicinal plant resources.
- Improving technical capacity for EMs on management, development and sustainable use of medicinal plant resources.
- Promoting community actions for the conservation of medicinal plants.
CRD is looking for one (1) experienced consultant to provide technical assistance in carrying out awareness raising and capacity building activities for the community in the conservation of available medicinal plants.
Please see the attached TOR (in Vietnamese) here [1] for more details.
2. How to apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their relevant qualifications and experience:
- 01 Statement of Interests;
- 01 Updated Curriculum Vitae;
- Technical proposal and detailed work plan;
- Proposed consultation fee.
Applications should be sent via email: [email protected] [2]; Tel: 0234 3529749; ext: (0)
Enquiries should be addressed to Mr. Phan Van Hung – Project Coordinator at [email protected] or personal phone: 0914002168
The deadline for submitting the proposal package will be no later than 17:00 on 8th March 2023.