Request for Expressions of Interest For Advisory members of Advisory Council
Request for Expressions of Interest For Advisory members of Advisory Council
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Objectives of the assignment
In 2024 the TRVC project successfully completed the implementation of the first of six seasonal rice crops (i.e. the SummerAutumn 2024 crop) with the participation of eight rice value chain companies. These companies recognized as key competitors in the three project provinces of An Giang Dong Thap and Kien Giang were collectively awarded prizes totaling up to AUD 200000 at the end of the crop cycle.
In 2025 ten rice value chain companies have enrolled as competitors for the second crop (i.e. the WinterSpring) across the same three provinces. The verification of results from this crop is currently underway to determine award recipients.
To ensure continued technical support effective oversight and the integrity of the verification process and its outcomes SNV is seeking to engage qualified international and national individual consultants (hereafter referred to as the Consultant). These consultants will serve as members of the Advisory Council providing independent technical guidance and expert support to the TRVC project throughout the crop season evaluation process.
- 01 International consultant on Measurement Reporting and Verification & Denitrification-Decomposition Modelling Advisory (MRV/DNDC Modelling)
- 01 National consultant on Rice Science Governance & Policy Advisory
- 01 National consultant on Science Policy and Private Sector Value Chain Development Advisory
The consultant as an AC member will collaborate with the other AC members Verifier and TRVC project team to provide continuous technical support and consultancy to the project including attending quarterly AC meetings mid-season and post-season meetings and providing support by phone and email to the Project Manager where a timely response is needed.
The objective of the assignment covers the expected technical support areas listed below and subject to be specified changed and/or added during the project implementation period basing on the actual needs and be tailored to the title of each AC member with mutual agreement:
- Support and ensure transparency fairness and accuracy in the selection of competitors;
- Review and validate verification protocols and results;
- Refine prize competition rules based on lessons from implementation;
- Provide support to troubleshoot challenges and recommend solutions;
- Promote TRVC visibility and synergies nationally and internationally (scientific symposia COP CSA Low-carbon forum etc.).
As the Project Manager SNV will serve as the Council convener and moderator and will be responsible for the following activities and functions:
- SNV in consultation with the Lead of AC appoints Advisory Council Members. Members shall be invited to serve based on multiple Task Orders for up to 3-year terms and may be re-appointed for additional terms based on the actual need and mutual agreement between the members and SNV.
- Provide an Orientation Workshop with the Project Work Plan its Phases and M&E system to all AC members
- Manage member relations including separation and amendment of terms of reference.
- Frequently liaise and contact with AC members to seek their advice guidance and feedback with regard to the ACs roles and responsibilities.
The selected Consultant will enter a Framework for Professional Service (the Agreement) with SNV with expected timeframe from July 2025 December 2027 covering the listed technical support areas. Based on the signed Agreement the detailed tasks with allocated working days and timeline will be discussed and agreed under Tasks Orders for each mobilization period signed by the consultant and SNV authorized representative.
Qualifications :
The expected experience and qualifications specified for each consultant position as follows:
1. International Consultant on MRV/DNDC Modelling
Educational background:
o Advanced qualification and academic background in Environmental Sciences Climate Science Agricultural Engineering or related fields
o Demonstrated professional experience in applying biogeochemical models (e.g. DNDC) for quantifying GHG emissions in the agricultural sector
Language:
o High level of proficiency in written spoken and presented English.
Professional experiences:
o At least 10 years of experience in the development and implementation of biogeochemical or DNDC models in agricultural or land-use contexts.
o Proven expertise in setting up and operating Measurement Reporting and Verification (MRV) systems particularly those linked to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in agriculture or land-use sectors.
o Demonstrated experience in providing technical review quality assurance and analysis for environmental/climate data models.
o Familiarity with data integration and interface design between MRV systems and national/international reporting mechanisms (e.g. UNFCCC IPCC frameworks).
Regional experiences:
o Experience in projects in the Southeast Asian countries particularly in rice-based agricultural systems
o Working experience in Viet Nam particularly in collaborating with agriculture research institutions
Key Competencies and Skills
o Deep understanding of GHG emissions modelling (especially with DNDC or similar models) and mitigation pathways in agriculture.
o Strong analytical and systems-thinking skills with the ability to identify model improvements troubleshoot errors and interpret complex datasets.
o Ability to engage in strategic discussions and provide practical recommendations to improve MRV system efficiency and relevance.
Desired Experience
o Experience working in Southeast Asia particularly in rice-based agricultural systems.
o Track record of contributing to or advising on international climate-related initiatives (e.g. NDCs national GHG inventories carbon credit mechanisms).
o Participation in Advisory Councils technical committees or cross-disciplinary learning forums related to climate agriculture or environmental modelling.
2. National consultant on Rice Science Governance & Policy Advisory
Educational background:
o Advanced qualification and academic background in Agricultural Sciences Plant Protection Agricultural Engineering Rural Development or related fields
Language:
o Native Vietnamese speaker with a high level of proficiency in written spoken and presented English.
Professional experiences
o At least 10 years of experience providing strategic and technical advisory services on rice sector development governance and policy in Viet Nam with a focus on climate-resilient and low-emission agriculture particularly through collaboration with international organizations.
o Demonstrated experience in supporting the alignment of project-level activities with national agricultural strategies and relevant sectoral initiatives including contributions to policy development inter-agency coordination and regulatory frameworks.
of Monitoring Reporting and Verification (MRV) systems in the rice sector.
o Experience in drafting and presenting evidence-based policy recommendations to advance the transition to a low-emission rice economy including the integration of technical data into national policy processes.
o Familiarity with certification and branding schemes for green/low-carbon agricultural products and active participation in national or international trade/policy events is considered an asset.
Regional experiences:
o Experience in projects in Viet Nam and/or in the Southeast Asian countries particularly in rice-based agricultural systems
o Experience in Viet Nam with experience in DFAT funded projects is an asset.
Key Competencies and Skills
o Practical knowledge of Measurement Reporting and Verification (MRV) systems for low-emission rice production.
o Good understanding on Vietnams 1 Million ha High-quality Rice Program and related public-private initiatives is an advantage.
o Deep understanding of rice production systems climate-resilient agriculture and greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation strategies
o Proven ability to develop evidence-based policy recommendations and influence multi-stakeholder decision-making; experience in policy formulation at government organizations is considered an asset.
o Demonstrated capacity to provide policy advice to ministries sub-national authorities and agricultural departments
o Experience in engaging with and supporting government entities such as the Department of Crop Production and other relevant departments of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) is an advantage
Desired Experience
o Experience supporting the formulation review or implementation of national strategies on sustainable agricultural programs or similar flagship initiatives.
o Experience in science-based value chain development including policy advisory on quality assurance and sustainable branding (e.g. green low-carbon rice certification).
o Participation in Advisory Councils technical committees or cross-disciplinary learning forums related to climate agriculture or related areas.
3. National consultant on Science Policy and Private Sector Value Chain Development Advisor
Educational background:
o Advanced qualification and academic background in Agricultural Sciences Plant Protection Agricultural Economics Rural Development or related fields
Language:
o Native Vietnam speaker with proficiency in written spoken and presented English.
Professional experiences:
o At least 10 years of progressive experience in agricultural science and research value chain development and/or policy advisory with a focus on the rice sector
o Proven track record of working across the science-policy-private sector interface particularly in promoting innovations in rice-based production systems.
o Proven track record in leading or advising on large-scale agricultural development projects with engagement of private companies particularly in rice-producing regions.
o Demonstrated experience in working with government agencies research institutions and international development organizations
o Experience in advising on agricultural policy reform regulatory frameworks or sectoral governance to promote the engagement of private sector in the rice industry in Viet Nam
Regional experiences:
o Experience in projects in Viet Nam and/or in the Southeast Asian countries particularly in rice-based agricultural systems
o Experience in Viet Nam with experience in DFAT funded projects is an asset.
Key Competencies and Skills
o Practical knowledge of Measurement Reporting and Verification (MRV) systems for low-emission rice production.
o Good understanding on Vietnams 1 Million ha High-quality Rice Program and related public-private initiatives is an advantage.
o Deep understanding of rice production systems climate-resilient agriculture and greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation strategies
o Ability to develop evidence-based policy recommendations and influence multi-stakeholder decision-making.
o Demonstrated capacity to provide policy advice to ministries sub-national authorities and agricultural departments.
Desired Experience
o Experience supporting the formulation review or implementation of national strategies on sustainable agricultural programs or similar flagship initiatives.
o Experience in science-based value chain development including market linkages quality assurance and sustainable branding (e.g. green low-carbon rice certification).
o Participation in Advisory Councils technical committees or cross-disciplinary learning forums related to climate agriculture or related areas.
Remark: Applicants may express their interests in one or more positions; however each selected consultant will be contracted for only one role
Submission requirements
Interested individual consultants should submit the Letter of Interest via the instructions in the instruction in this site with the following information:
Signed Letter of Interest the followings:
Attachment 1: CVs of individual consultants
Attachment 2: Qualifications and certificates
Attachment 3: Scanned copies of the identity card or Passport of individual consultants.
Attachment 4: Complete Due Diligence Registration Form for EOIs submission is by 17.00 p.m on July 30 2025.
All questions regarding this call should be sent to
Additional Information :
SNV will review all EOIs 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.
Step 1: SNV will shortlist selected EOIs. Successful applicants will be contacted by SNV for Framework Agreements for Consultancy Services or informed to keep on our consultant roster for two years.
Step 2: SNV will release Task Orders for the specific activities with the selected consultants based on the Framework Agreements signed accordingly.
Protection of Information
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.
Note: SNV reserves the right to change or cancel this requirement in the EOI/or solicitation process at any time.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Part-time
Employment Type
Part-time
