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We are currently seeking talented candidates for the position of Marketing and Project Support Associate to join us in implementing projects that support ethnic minority communities in developing social impact business initiatives in the mountainous regions of Northern Vietnam. The specific job requirements and benefits you will receive are as follows:

MARKETING ASSOCIATE

a) Job Requirements:

• Majoring in Journalism, Communication, Marketing, or Policy, Public Management with a passion for marketing.
• Owning a personal laptop.
• Ability to design communication materials using basic software like Canva or professional design applications.
• Ability to write content and understand knowledge of writing Communication and Marketing articles.

b) Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and write communication content: Create texts, articles, social media posts, and news related to tourism projects.
• Ensure content aligns with the communication strategy and guidelines of the Center.
• Manage communication content: Monitor and update the company’s communication channels such as website, blog, and social media. Create and optimize content to increase audience engagement and visibility.
• Support in event organization: Play an important role in preparing and executing communication events, including press conferences, launch events, and related programs. Ensure events are effectively promoted and attract participation from the media.
• Measure communication effectiveness: Monitor and evaluate the results of communication activities. Propose improvements and adjustments to the communication strategy to achieve the best results.

PROJECT SUPPORT ASSOCIATE:

a) Job Requirements:

• Majoring in Science, Social Sciences, Environment, Education, or related fields.
• A deep passion for sustainable tourism and developing opportunities for ethnic minority groups.
• Social media communication skills.
• Good networking skills with various stakeholders (NGOs, government, etc.).
• Enthusiastic, honest, and reliable.
• Ability to work adaptively and flexibly.
• Having the endurance and health to work in local communities.

b) Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Project management: Assist in planning, implementing, and monitoring the progress of social projects and programs at the NGO Center.
• Ensure project implementation is on schedule, within resources, and budget.
• Organize events and negotiations: Prepare and organize important events such as seminars, discussions, and meetings with relevant partners. Participate in the negotiation and agreement process with stakeholders to achieve the best results for projects and programs.
• Reporting and evaluation: Monitor, report, and evaluate the progress, finances, and effectiveness of projects and programs. Propose improvement measures and adjustments to achieve better results in the future. Support the planning and implementation of project activities.
• Maintain accurate records of project activities, decisions, and changes for audit and evaluation purposes.
• Other related tasks based on actual work.

BENEFITS:

• Work in a creative, flexible environment that respects cultural diversity.
• A good opportunity to gain research and social activity experience for young people planning to study abroad.
• Experience and visit many magnificent lands of Vietnam.
• Employee engagement activities to enhance teamwork spirit.
• Attractive salary, bonus, and benefits policies designed based on individual capacity and work efficiency.
• Work location: TABA Office, Building 17T7 Hoang Dao Thuy, Cau Giay, Hanoi

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates, please submit the following documents:

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
2. Portfolio
3. Cover letter stating why you are suitable for this job.
4. Relevant degrees and certificates.

Please complete the application and send it to contact@northwest.com.vn.

TERMS OF REFERENCE

SEEKING A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR ROAD CONSTRUCTION AND LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENT IN BAN BUOT VILLAGE

Project: “Conservation of Landscape Systems in Ecotourism Development for Ethnic Minority Communities in Vietnam”

I. BACKGROUND

The Northwest Development Cooperation Center (NWD) is a local non-governmental organization, established on October 18, 2011, in accordance with the Vietnamese Law on Science and Technology. The organization was founded by young people of the 8x generation who aspire to use knowledge, science, and technology to promote socio-economic development in rural and mountainous areas facing difficulties in Vietnam. NWD’s areas of activity include:

• Consulting – Training.
• Impact Investment – co-investing with farmers to develop household economies.
• Research and Policy Advocacy.

In 2024, the Northwest Development Cooperation Center (NWD) is implementing the project “Conservation of Landscape Systems in Ecotourism Development for Ethnic Minority Communities in Vietnam”. The project is funded by the Embassy of Finland and is being implemented from January 2024 to December 2025 in Chieng Yen and Van Ho communes, Van Ho district, Son La province. The overall objective of the project is to contribute to the conservation of natural landscape systems in ecotourism development in ethnic minority areas of Son La province.

II. OBJECTIVES OF THE ACTIVITY

• Complete a 50m long hot spring access road, making it more convenient for tourists and residents to travel and engage in tourism and agricultural activities.

III. SCOPE OF WORK AND IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE

The selected service provider will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Pour concrete for a 50m long, 3m wide road with a concrete thickness of 14cm.
• Ensure concrete quality and proper construction techniques.
• Finish the road surface to ensure safety and durability.
• Clean up and sanitize the construction area after completion.

Expected Timeline: Within 1 week (Week 2 of September) Budget: Maximum of 50,000,000 VND (All-inclusive)

IV. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The concrete used must meet quality standards, ensuring durability and safety for users.
• The construction process must comply with regulations on occupational safety and environmental protection.
• The construction unit must have experience in rural road construction or similar projects.
• Specific tasks to be performed:
  • Excavate organic soil and topsoil.
  • Fill and compact the roadbed to K95.
  • Assemble formwork for the roadbed.
  • Pour 14cm thick 200-grade concrete for the roadbed.

V. CAPABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SERVICE PROVIDER

The implementing unit should have the following capabilities:

• Experience in providing services for similar projects.
• Service quotation.
• Detailed cost estimate.
• Estimated implementation timeline.
• Relevant legal documents (business license, etc.)

VI. SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS

Interested candidates should submit their applications directly to the TABA office: Room 906, Building 17T7, Hoang Dao Thuy, Cau Giay District, Hanoi to the project officer, phone number: 0389 135 054 before 17:00 on September 3, 2024. The application should include: CVs and technical documents of the candidate.

TERMS OF REFERENCE

SUPPORT AND MONITORING OF 350 COUPLES IN BUILDING HOUSEHOLD ECONOMIC PLANS AND ADDRESSING GENDER STEREOTYPES IN DAILY LIFE AND PRODUCTION IN CHIENG YEN COMMUNE

Project: “Economic Empowerment of Ethnic Minority Women in Van Ho District, Son La Province through Support for Participation in the Agricultural and Tourism Market Systems”

I. BACKGROUND

The Northwest Development Cooperation Center (abbreviated as NWD) is a local non-governmental organization, established on October 18, 2011, in accordance with the Vietnamese Law on Science and Technology. The organization’s founders are young people of the 8x generation, who aspire to use knowledge, science, and technology to promote socio-economic development in rural and mountainous areas facing difficulties in Vietnam. NWD’s areas of activity include:

• Consulting – Training
• Impact Investment – co-investing with farmers to develop household economies
• Research and Policy Advocacy

In 2023, the Northwest Development Cooperation Center (NWD) is implementing the project “Economic Empowerment of Ethnic Minority Women in Van Ho District, Son La Province through Support for Participation in the Agricultural and Tourism Market Systems”. The project is funded by the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) and is being implemented over 23 months in two communes, Van Ho and Chieng Yen, in Van Ho district, Son La province. The overall objective of the project is to increase the economic empowerment of ethnic minority women in Van Ho district by supporting their equal participation in the agricultural and tourism market systems. One of the important outputs of the project is training to improve capacity in household economic development planning with gender mainstreaming.

To achieve this goal, the Northwest Development Cooperation Center will recruit consultants to implement Activity 3.2: Support 350 couples (700 people) to develop plans to change economic decision-making and gender stereotypes in daily life and production in Chieng Yen commune, and Activity 3.3: Monitor and support the implementation of plans to change economic decision-making and gender stereotypes in daily life and production activities of 350 couples.

II. OBJECTIVES

• Objectives of Activity 3.2

  • Support 350 couples (700 people) in developing plans to change their household’s economic decision-making.
  • Reduce gender stereotypes in daily life and production activities.
  • Raise awareness of the role of women in family economic development.

• Objectives of Activity 3.3

  • Ensure that economic plans and gender stereotype changes are implemented in accordance with the set direction.
  • Provide timely support to couples during the implementation of economic plans and make adjustments when necessary.
  • Evaluate and acknowledge the difficulties, challenges, and initial successes in the implementation process.

III. SCOPE OF WORK AND IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE

The training course will be organized in person in Van Ho district, Son La province.

The consultant will prepare and carry out the following tasks:

• Activity 3.2 – Organize direct guidance for households through training courses (Minimum 10 classes, 1 day/class)

  • Design training content and program for one day for participants (couples), with a maximum of 35 people per class.
  • Provide direct advice and support to 350 couples in the process of developing plans to change economic decision-making and reduce gender stereotypes.
  • Complete and submit a report after the training course, including proposals/recommendations for improvement related to the training course.

• Activity 3.3 – Organize and implement 2 monitoring and support sessions (10 days/session)

  • Monitoring: Conduct periodic monitoring visits to track progress and evaluate the implementation of economic plans and gender stereotype changes.
  • Support: Provide advice, guidance, and technical support to couples during the implementation of plans, including adjusting and improving activities if necessary.
  • Reporting: Record results, evaluate the effectiveness of implemented plans, and propose solutions to overcome problems arising during implementation.

IV. EXPECTED RESULTS

The consultant is expected to provide:

• Activity 3.2

  • Training content and program designed to suit ethnic minority groups: Knowledge is focused, easy to understand, and highly applicable. Ensure a balance of time between theory and practice so that learners can grasp the teaching methods and knowledge about finance and household economic development planning.
  • The training course takes place as planned, achieves its objectives, ensures timeliness, and meets the expectations of the Organizing Committee and trainees.
  • 350 household economic plans are developed and incorporate gender aspects.
  • The post-training report is complete as required, on time, and the recommendations (if any) are constructive, helping to improve future activities.

• Activity 3.3

  • Monitoring report: Report on the progress and results of monitoring activities, including specific recommendations for each couple.
  • Support report: Summarize issues arising during implementation and how they were addressed, along with improvements made to the original plan.

V. QUALIFICATIONS AND CAPABILITIES

The consultant will be selected based on the following criteria:

VI. APPLICATION SUBMISSION

Interested candidates (consultant groups or consulting organizations/companies) are invited to submit a complete application before 9:00 AM on September 4, 2024, via email to contact@northwest.com.vn. The complete application should include:

• Technical proposal including the expected timeframe, teaching methods, and financial proposal for conducting the training course (including consulting fees and other expenses).
• Curriculum vitae of the candidate (consultant group or consulting organization/company).

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further interviews and selection.