RE-ADVERTISED TENDER: Assessment on Nutrition Surveillance and Mechanisms to Reduce Malnutrition in CLMV Countries

Needs and Objectives The current state of malnutrition is already available through the ASEAN Food and Nutrition Security Report and Data Verification Process. The nutrition surveillance system has been a part of the ASEAN Nutrition Surveillance System. However, there is a need to have a more in-depth analysis on how data collection can be strengthened and how it informs the programmatic improvement and the strengthening of inclusive programme implementation. The objective for this assignment is to provide IAI Task Force, especially CLMV representatives, with a deeper understanding of nutrition surveillance system in CLMV. The assessment will help CLMV prepare well-defined, evidence-backed project proposals, in line with the objectives of the relevant IAI Work Plan Action. Reporting In addition to the project output described in Section III, the Consultant will be expected to submit an Inception Report and a Project Completion Report, according to the timeline set out in Section IV. These reports will be submitted based on AADCP II Guidelines for Contractors in draft format to IAI & NDG Division of the ASEAN Secretariat (with a copy to AADCP II) and, following the ASEAN Secretariat approval, in final form. All outputs and reports must be written in a way that is suitable for publication, although the decision on publication lies with the ASEAN. The contractor will also provide regular (weekly, bi-monthly or as agreed with the ASEAN Secretariat) summation of activities undertaken and issues that have arisen. These will be submitted to IAI & NDG Division and AADCP II via email. Financial reports will be submitted at invoicing in line with a payment schedule to be specified in the...

TENDER ANNOUNCEMENT: Assessment on Strengthening Public Health Security to Prevent Infectious Disease through the Adoption of Digital Technology in CLMV Countries – READVERTISED

Needs and Objectives The objective for this assignment is to provide IAI Task Force, especially CLMV representatives, with a deeper understanding of the current state of public health security and prevention of infectious disease in CLMV. The assessment will help CLMV prepare well-defined, evidence-backed project proposals, in line with the objectives of the relevant IAI Work Plan Action. Reporting In addition to the project output described in Section III, the Consultant will be expected to submit an Inception Report and a Project Completion Report, according to the timeline set out in Section IV. These reports will be submitted based on AADCP II Guidelines for Contractors in draft format to the IAI & NDG Division of the ASEAN Secretariat, (with a copy to AADCP II) and, following the ASEAN Secretariat approval, in final form. All outputs and reports must be written in a way that is suitable for publication, although the decision on publication lies with the ASEAN. The contractor will also provide regular (weekly, bi-monthly or as agreed with the ASEAN Secretariat) summation of activities undertaken and issues that have arisen. These will be submitted to IAI & NDG Division and AADCP II via email. Financial reports will be submitted at invoicing in line with a payment schedule to be specified in the Special Services Agreement (SSA). Scope of Services The consultancy will be undertaken over a continuous effective period of fifteen (15) calendar weeks with approximately sixty (60) person days of professional services. Work will commence immediately after contract signing. Bidding Interested consulting firms are invited to submit a proposal in response to these Terms of Reference. This proposal...

TENDER ANNOUNCEMENT: Assessment on Nutrition Surveillance and Mechanisms to Reduce Malnutrition in CLMV Countries

Needs and Objectives The current state of malnutrition is already available through the ASEAN Food and Nutrition Security Report and Data Verification Process. The nutrition surveillance system has been a part of the ASEAN Nutrition Surveillance System. However, there is a need to have a more in-depth analysis on how data collection can be strengthened and how it informs the programmatic improvement and the strengthening of inclusive programme implementation. The objective for this assignment is to provide IAI Task Force, especially CLMV representatives, with a deeper understanding of nutrition surveillance system in CLMV. The assessment will help CLMV prepare well-defined, evidence-backed project proposals, in line with the objectives of the relevant IAI Work Plan Action. Reporting In addition to the project output described in Section III, the Consultant will be expected to submit an Inception Report and a Project Completion Report, according to the timeline set out in Section IV.  These reports will be submitted based on AADCP II Guidelines for Contractors in draft format to IAI & NDG Division of the ASEAN Secretariat (with a copy to AADCP II) and, following the ASEAN Secretariat approval, in final form. All outputs and reports must be written in a way that is suitable for publication, although the decision on publication lies with the ASEAN. The contractor will also provide regular (weekly, bi-monthly or as agreed with the ASEAN Secretariat) summation of activities undertaken and issues that have arisen. These will be submitted to IAI & NDG Division and AADCP II via email. Financial reports will be submitted at invoicing in line with a payment schedule to be specified in the...

TENDER ANNOUNCEMENT: Assessment on Strengthening Public Health Security to Prevent Infectious Disease through the Adoption of Digital Technology in CLMV Countries

Needs and Objectives The objective for this assignment is to provide IAI Task Force, especially CLMV representatives, with a deeper understanding of the current state of public health security and prevention of infectious disease in CLMV. The assessment will help CLMV prepare well-defined, evidence-backed project proposals, in line with the objectives of the relevant IAI Work Plan Action. Reporting In addition to the project output described in Section III, the Consultant will be expected to submit an Inception Report and a Project Completion Report, according to the timeline set out in Section IV.  These reports will be submitted based on AADCP II Guidelines for Contractors in draft format to the IAI & NDG Division of the ASEAN Secretariat, (with a copy to AADCP II) and, following the ASEAN Secretariat approval, in final form. All outputs and reports must be written in a way that is suitable for publication, although the decision on publication lies with the ASEAN. The contractor will also provide regular (weekly, bi-monthly or as agreed with the ASEAN Secretariat) summation of activities undertaken and issues that have arisen. These will be submitted to IAI & NDG Division and AADCP II via email. Financial reports will be submitted at invoicing in line with a payment schedule to be specified in the Special Services Agreement (SSA). Project Management The project will be funded by the ASEAN-Australia Development Cooperation Program II and managed by the IAI & NDG Division of the ASEAN Secretariat. The consultant should be responsible for organising and conducting the scheduled activities in collaboration with the host countries and the ASEAN Secretariat. The Program Planning and...

DEADLINE EXTENDED: TENDER ANNOUNCEMENT: Assessment on the Adoption of Digital Technology by MSMEs in CLMV Countries and Integration of CLMV MSMEs into Global Value Chain

Needs and Objectives The objective for this assignment is to provide IAI Task Force, especially CLMV representatives, with a deeper understanding of the current state of awareness and adoption of digital technology relevant to MSMEs, and their integration in the global value chain. The assessment will help CLMV prepare welldefined, evidence-backed project proposals, in line with the objectives of the relevant IAI Work Plan Action. Reporting In addition to the project output described in Section III, the Consultant will be expected to submit an Inception Report and a Project Completion Report, according to the timeline set out in Section IV.  These reports will be submitted based on AADCP II Guidelines for Contractors in draft format to the IAI & NDG Division (with a copy to AADCP II) and, following the ASEAN Secretariat approval, in final form. All outputs and reports must be written in a way that is suitable for publication, although the decision on publication lies with the ASEAN. The contractor will also provide regular (weekly, bi-monthly or as agreed with the ASEAN Secretariat) summation of activities undertaken and issues that have arisen. These will be submitted to IAI & NDG Division of the ASEAN Secretariat and AADCP II via email. Financial reports will be submitted at invoicing in line with a payment schedule to be specified in the Special Services Agreement (SSA). Scope of Services The consultancy will be undertaken over a continuous effective period of fifteen (15) calendar weeks with approximately sixty (60) person days of professional services. Work will commence immediately after contract signing. Bidding Interested consulting firms are invited to submit a proposal in...

Vacancy: Contracts Officer – AADCP II

Duties and Responsibilities: The Contracts Officer’s duties will cover, but are not limited to, the following: Assist in negotiating, drafting and finalizing agreements and contracts for the best interest of ASEAN. Provide technical and oversight support relating to finance management and program expenditure of the agreements and contracts under AADCP II. Monitoring contract performance and advising compliance with the contract terms and conditions. Maintain and update all procurement files and records and other contracts. This include maintaining the database of contracts entered into by ASEAN and other entities. Provide assistance and guidance to AADCP II and ASEC’s relevant divisions in the improvement of procurement systems of goods and services. Provide support to the General Legal Affairs Division in carrying out its day to day functions and roles to support ASEAN and ASEC. When assigned, provide general legal assistance to ASEAN-related bodies (e.g ASEAN Foundation, ASEAN Institute for Peace and Reconciliation, ASEAN Center for Energy, etc.) Receiving and processing all external request/application for the use of ASEAN name as well as maintaining the database of those request/application(s). Perform other relevant duties commensurate with the post and as assigned by his/her supervisors and/or higher authorities of the AADCP II and ASEC. Qualifications and Experience: An advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent degree) in Law or an appropriate related field or discipline with strong academic background; or a Bachelor’s degree with not less than two (2) years of relevant work experience in dealing with corporate legal issues. Experience and exposure in commercial and business law is preferable. Demonstrated knowledge and policy, research and technical skills in the relevant area. Sound oral and...