by Web Administrator | Nov 1, 2018 | Opportunities, Tenders
Needs and Objectives The project aims to develop an ASEAN regional capacity building plan for consumer protection based on needs assessment under the ASAPCP 2025 as well as national priorities. The ASEAN regional capacity building plan will strengthen consumer protection regimes in the AMS as well as help ACCP and AMS in promoting awareness and garnering support for ASEAN’s consumer protection capacity development agenda. Scope of Services The consultancy will be undertaken over a continuous effective period of approximately seven (7) calendar months with approximately 60 days of professional services. Work will commence immediately after contract signing. Qualifications In its proposal the Consultant should demonstrate: Extensive knowledge in consumer rights, enforcement of consumer laws, and consumer demands for safe and sustainable consumption practices as well as current and emerging consumer concerns and related issues; Substantial work experience in the field of consumer protection preferably in ASEAN and AMS; Proven track record in assisting countries in establishing and enhancing their consumer protection programs and related initiatives; Extensive experience in the conduct of capacity and training needs assessment and design of capacity building programs; Research and survey design expertise; Thorough understanding of ASEAN and ASEC procedures is needed and willingness to adapt is required. Familiarity and having extensive professional contacts with consumer protection agencies in AMS; Familiarity with the prevailing condition and environment, particularly in consumer protection, in AMS; and English proficiency and good report writing skills are prerequisites Bidding Interested Consultant/Consulting team are invited to submit a proposal in response to these Terms of Reference. This proposal should be in two parts: Technical and Financial components. The Technical component should...
by Web Administrator | Oct 24, 2018 | Opportunities, Tenders
Needs and Objectives The goal of the project is to promote and improve infrastructure productivity in ASEAN. As a result of this project, it is expected that the stakeholders and beneficiaries mentioned above will have a better understanding of approaches in conducting diagnostics of infrastructure productivity and more capable to make informed, evidence-based policy choices towards improved infrastructure productivity. Scope of Services The consultancy will be undertaken over a continuous effective period of twelve (12) calendar months with approximately 76 person weeks of professional services. Work will commence immediately after contract signing. Qualifications In its proposal the bidder/bidding team should demonstrate: Thorough understanding and in-depth knowledge of ASEAN, ASEAN Community and ASEAN Connectivity; Thorough understanding of infrastructure issues, trends, and related recent developments preferably in the ASEAN context; Experience working with and having established network amongst urban planners as well as infrastructure cooperation and development stakeholders across ASEAN, including MDBs, SOEs, and/or the private sector; Proven track record in working with multi-stakeholder in a participatory manner, including with high-level government officials, bilateral and multilateral institutions, civil society and NGOs, particularly in consensus building and work plan facilitation; Proven track record in data collection and analysis on regional and global survey/research; Extensive knowledge and experience in project management; Thorough understanding of monitoring and evaluation of development projects, particularly in outcome setting and identification of performance indicators; A thorough understanding of ASEAN, ASEC and AADCP II procedures will be considered of added value. Bidding Interested consulting firms are invited to submit a proposal in response to these Terms of Reference. This proposal should be in two parts: Technical and Financial components....
by Web Administrator | Sep 4, 2018 | Opportunities, Vacancies
THE ASEAN SECRETARIAT INVITES ALL CANDIDATES TO APPLY FOR THE FOLLOWING VACANCY: KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT ADVISOR Background: The ASEAN Secretariat (ASEC) was established in February 1976 by the Foreign Ministers of ASEAN. Currently staffed with about 370 people, the mission of ASEC is to initiate, facilitate and coordinate ASEAN stakeholder collaboration in realizing the purposes and principles of ASEAN as reflected in the ASEAN Charter. ASEC is the delegated central repository of all ASEAN documents. Over the years, many documents including legal instruments, agreements, protocols, blueprints, plan of actions etc. have been adopted and concluded by ASEAN. Although there has been an accumulation of documents, no corresponding Knowledge and Document Management System has been developed to effectively and efficiently retrieve, share and distribute information/knowledge to both internal and external stakeholders. ASEC is currently in the process of designing and developing a Knowledge and Document Management System (KDMS) and establishing a KM Core Team to manage the to-be-established KDMS. The roles of KM Core Team include: Publishing and storing all approved, validated document in the system Developing KM strategy, policy and SOPs; Conducting inventory of ASEC existing information artifacts and quality control of contents in KDMS; Designing incentive and promoting the culture of knowledge sharing in ASEC; and Developing and executing overall ASEC KM strategy including transforming information into knowledge. Therefore, the ASEAN Secretariat is seeking qualified candidate to apply for the position of Knowledge Management Advisor to support its KM Core Team in carrying out their assigned tasks effectively. This position is supported by the ASEAN-Australia Development Cooperation Program Phase II (AADCP II) as part of the program’s commitment to...
by Web Administrator | Jun 4, 2018 | Opportunities, Tenders
Needs and Objectives The goal of this project is to support the implementation of the ASEAN GAHP for Layers and Broilers. As a result of this project, it is expected that relevant government officials in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Viet Nam will (i) have a better understanding of the current status of their respective country’s alignment of GAHP standards for Layers and Broilers and/or relevant legislation and guidelines with the ASEAN GAHP, and (ii) be better equipped with clearer information on additional requirements on regulations, guidelines and laws essential for aligning national GAHP schemes with ASEAN GAHP. Scope of Services The consultancy will be undertaken over a continuous effective period of 8 calendar months with approximately 13 person weeks of professional services. Work will commence immediately after contract signing. Qualifications In its proposal the bidder should demonstrate experience in: Thorough understanding and in-depth knowledge of ASEAN, ASEAN Community building efforts, and the ASEAN Good Animal Husbandry Practices; Detailed knowledge of ASEAN Member States’ animal husbandry related guidelines, standard, regulations, and strategic plan, or similar endeavours; Proven experience in developing livestock and animal health standards; Proven competency and extensive experience in qualitative data collection and analysis; Proven experience in facilitating discussions/consultations amongst high-level government officials and stakeholders in multiple countries; Extensive knowledge and experience in project development; and Excellent use of the English language – both spoken and written. Bidding Interested consulting firms are invited to submit a proposal in response to these Terms of Reference. This proposal should be in two parts: Technical and Financial components. The Technical component should present the following information: A brief discussion indicating...
by Web Administrator | May 31, 2018 | Opportunities, Tenders
Needs and Objectives The goal of this project is to minimise post-harvest losses in high-value seasonal fruits in CLMV countries. It is expected that the project will improve understanding on the post-harvest losses in production of selected high-value seasonal fruits in CLMV countries. Scope of Services The consultancy will be undertaken over a continuous effective period of 9 calendar months with approximately 15 person weeks of professional services. Work will commence immediately after contract signing. Qualifications In its proposal the bidder should demonstrate experience in: In-depth knowledge and proven experience in postharvest systems management, postharvest technologies, fruits production systems and process, as well as supply chain management; Extensive and relevant work experience in post-harvest management in CLMV countries; Experience in the analysis, design, implementation and evaluation of strategies, programmes and projects related to post-harvest management; Proven competency and extensive experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis; Proven experience in facilitating discussions/consultations amongst high-level government officials and stakeholders in multiple countries; Extensive knowledge and experience in project development; and Excellent use of the English language – both spoken and written. Bidding Interested consulting firms are invited to submit a proposal in response to these Terms of Reference. This proposal should be in two parts: Technical and Financial components. The Technical component should present the following information: A brief discussion indicating the bidder’s understanding of the needs of the project; A brief analysis of key issues; A methodological discussion of how the bidder proposes to address those needs including assessment of key issues, analytical strategies that will underlie the project, specific tools/ methods/ techniques to be utilised, and practical...
by Web Administrator | Feb 26, 2018 | Opportunities, Tenders
Needs and Objectives This project aims to: Support PCPMD to best articulate its mandate, along with a specific description of its roles and responsibilities, outputs and activities, describing the value it brings to ASEC’s programme cooperation, project management, and results-based management; Identify any systems or processes required for PCPMD to better execute its mandate and work with internal and external counterparts more effectively; Identify the required capacity in PCPMD and in ASEC, both in terms of expertise and technologies, to support implementation of these systems and processes; and Conduct follow up training and workshops, in support of the above initiatives. Scope of Services The consultancy will be undertaken over a continuous effective period of 6 calendar months with approximately 90 person days of professional services. Work will commence immediately after contract signing. Qualifications We require, at the minimum, the following expertise and in the bidder must be able to demonstrate the required qualifications on the aforementioned scope of work: Extensive knowledge of international relations and development cooperation, more specifically in the areas of strategic planning, results-based management; Evidence of expertise in organisational development, change management, and project management, particularly in public/government institutions; Experience working with high-level government officials at an international level, minimum of 10 years in above-mentioned fields; Capacity to undertake the assignment independently with minimal supervision and administrative/logistical support; A thorough understanding of ASEAN or similar inter-governmental environments procedures will be a significant advantage and essential. Bidding Interested consulting firms are invited to submit a proposal in response to these Terms of Reference. This proposal should be in two parts: Technical and Financial components. The Technical component...
