by Web Administrator | Aug 29, 2022 | Opportunities, Tenders
Needs and Objectives The project intends to enhance intra-regional trade as part of integration efforts, and facilitate greater assurance of Halal Food through the development of the ASEAN Halal Food certification and accreditation schemes which are intended to guide AMS in facilitating the recognition of Halal Food standards and its implementation. It is expected that through this project, AMS would be better equipped to promote the harmonisation and/or standardization of halal certification and accreditation systems in the region, leading to increased adoption and acceptance of the ASEAN General Guidelines on Halal Food including among producers and consumers. Together with AADCP II, the ASEAN Secretariat, will engage the services of an entity or firm to support the preparation of the project outputs, namely: i) Assessment Report of Halal Certification and Accreditation Schemes in AMS; ii) ASEAN Certification Scheme for Halal Food Recognition Mechanism; and, iii) ASEAN Accreditation Scheme for Halal Food Recognition Mechanism. Scope of Services The consultancy will be undertaken over a continuous effective period of up to 10 calendar months with approximately up to 70 days of professional services covering all deliverables. Work will commence immediately after contract signing. The number of person working days or weeks is intended to indicate the amount of relative effort required to deliver the corresponding outputs. The calculation is based on assumption of five person-days per week. Actual time will be agreed in negotiation with the successful bidder. A team of experts will be hired to implement the project. We require, at the minimum, the following expertise within the team: 1. Expert on Halal Certification for agriculture/agricultural products 2. Expert on Halal...
by Web Administrator | Aug 25, 2022 | Opportunities, Tenders
Needs and Objectives The purpose of this project is to assess and track the progress towards the outcomes of the IAI Work Plan III which will provide better picture of IAI Work Plan III’s contribution in narrowing the development gap in ASEAN. The project will enable IAI beneficiaries, donors, and the IAI Task Force to make informed decisions in improving the performance of the remaining ongoing projects under the IAI Work Plan III as well as in guiding/directing effective implementation of the IAI Work Plan IV (2021-2025). Outputs The expected output is a Report of the Final Assessment of the IAI Work Plan III Outcome, covering all five strategic areas, which will include: a) Assessment on the outcome metrics in both absolute and relative performance to provide complete picture of country progress and the extent that IAI Work Plan III have contributed to narrow the development gap among the ASEAN Member States. This should include sets of data or database and source of data compiled for the outcome metrics assessment; b) Identification and analysis of challenges and constraints, affecting the outcome achievements, as well as lesson learnt, amd areas requiring further actions; c) Recommendation based on the assessment result, including proposed revisions/adjustments of outcome metrics and monitoring processes and tools. Reporting The consultant is expected to produce reports, namely Inception Report, Draft and Final Reports on Final Assessment of the Outcome Metrics of the IAI Work Plan III, and Project Completion Report in accordance with Section III and IV above. The timing of delivery is indicative and can be adjusted when the consultant’s work plan is developed, subject to...
by Web Administrator | Aug 17, 2022 | Opportunities, Tenders
NEEDS AND OBJECTIVES The project would contribute to strengthening of the integration and cooperation agenda of ASEAN’s STI capabilities. This will include supporting all AMS to leverage the use of STI to share knowledge, research and development, technology transfers, as well as the application of STI to addressing ASEAN’s economic and social needs. These may include: 1) Identification of technology and industry needs 2) Strategic technology research and development 3) Industry and ecosystems development 4) Technology transfer issues 5) Technology enterprise issues It is expected that as a result of this project, COSTI is better able to determine the direction, strategy and framework for the development of ASEAN’s STI sector in the future, specifically in the preparation of the APASTI 2026-2035. REPORTING In accordance with Section III and IV above, the consultant is expected to submit the following report: Inception Report, which outlines overall approach to the project, activities to be undertaken and their sequencing, outputs and deliverables, staffing and management plan, and project budget; Regional Workshop Report; and Project Completion Report, which describes project achievements against the project’s original intended purpose and outputs. It is intended to assist in assessing impact, draw out conclusions and lessons learned that may be valuable in designing projects under the Work Plan, as well as propose future activities. The timing of delivery of these reports is indicative and can be adjusted when the consultant’s work plan is developed, subject to mutual agreement. All reports will be submitted based on AADCP II Guidelines for Contractors in draft format to the Science and Technology Division (S&TD) of ASEC (with a copy to AADCP II)...
by Web Administrator | Jun 2, 2022 | Opportunities, Tenders
NEEDS AND OBJECTIVES This project aims to provide consumer protection agencies, as well as other government institutions/ agencies with consumer protection responsibilities, with the knowledge and skills required for them to create and implement policies that enables effective consumer law enforcement. It will prepare two training modules, comprising a set of instructional materials and tools, for use by consumer protection agencies and agencies with consumer protection responsibilities in training and/or enhancing the existing capacities of their staff. It is envisaged that the modules will be used by trainers with more than 5-year experience to train the intended learners, which are personnel with 2-5 years functional experience dealing with consumer protection issues with identified needs to improve their professional competence. These would include staff rendering front line services involving public relations, consumer assistance and complaints management. These new modules, once completed, will be validated and tested through a workshop or Train the Trainers (ToT). The ToT will be attended by relevant government officials with sufficient knowledge and experience to help refine the modules prior to their finalization. For future replication of the training at the national level, there is an intention to tap some participants of the ToT as potential trainers in their respective agencies. Most of them may not have teaching/training experience, which should be taken into consideration in the development of the modules. SCOPE OF SERVICES The consultancy will be undertaken over a continuous effective period of five and a half calendar months with at least 112 person days of professional services. Work will commence immediately after contract signing. BIDDING Interested consulting firms are invited to submit a...
by Web Administrator | Apr 10, 2022 | Opportunities, Tenders
Needs and Objectives This undertaking will contribute in addressing the lack of adequate communication materials on ASEAN initiatives. ASEC and AADCP II are seeking the services of a part-time Video Infographer to support communication objectives. The Video Infographer will be responsible to ensure that the products clearly communicate the key messages, are visually appealing and engaging, and designed in-line with ASEC and AADCP II requirements. The key audience for these communication products include the ASEAN Sectoral Bodies and Working Groups, ASEAN Dialogue Partners and representatives of the AMS, the private sector, academe, non-governmental organisations and the general public. Tasks and Activities The following activities will be undertaken to achieve the outputs presented above. The bidder should provide details on its approach to each activity in its bid and is free to recommend additional activities. Inception/kick-off meeting Development of story board for each video infographics Drafting, revision and finalisation of the video infographics Scope of Services This is a home-based, part-time position and is expected to run from 1 June to 31 December 2022 with approximately up to 80 days of professional services. Work will commence immediately after contract signing. Specific assignments and their delivery will be governed by Work Orders detailing the nature of the video infographics and corresponding remuneration. Fees will be paid within 15 working days upon receipt of invoice and upon acceptance and approval of the agreed outputs by the requesting unit. Expression of Interest Interested individuals or firms are invited to submit an application in response to these Terms of Reference. The submission should include the following: CVs of all proposed experts; Cover letter highlighting...
by Web Administrator | Oct 8, 2021 | Opportunities, Tenders
Scope of work This study will take stock of the changes that have taken place in the policy, practice and capabilities of relevant ministries in sample countries, maximum three AMS as a result of the two AADCP II-supported projects mentioned above. The selection of sample countries will be undertaken once the consultants have been engaged. On the “Establishing Initial Rolling Priority Pipeline of Potential ASEAN Infrastructure Projects project”, the study does not aim to track implementation progress of the pipeline projects, rather it will look at institutional changes that have taken place, as a result of both projects. These institutional changes can take form in a change of practice, capabilities (institutional and individual), policies and regulations, guidelines and network/ relationships. The study will also look at initiatives by other actors in relevant areas, and key factors including challenges and surrounding context, as appropriate. The indicative questions identified for the study are set out below. The study will answer the following questions: How relevant and timely were the two projects in helping the three selected countries in identifying and addressing challenges in implementing their priority infrastructure projects and promote infrastructure productivity? To what extent have the projects enhanced capacity and strengthened partnerships within relevant stakeholders in the three selected countries? In what way? What are the impacts of these projects’ work on the three countries’ efforts to promote implementation of priority infrastructure projects and increase infrastructure productivity? What particular aspects of the projects’ objective, approach, methods and implementation arrangements made the projects more (or less) impactful? How? What are the opportunities to enhance Australia’s future partnership in infrastructure sustainability with...
