Objective of study
The objective of this study is to:
- Map out the value chain of local rice varieties in Yen Bai province. Identify and analyze the markets and key actors engaging in the value chains, including gender issue and power relation between value chain actors.
- Identify and analyze the key challenges and opportunities to develop sustainable local rice value chains.
- Provide feasible solutions for strengthening local rice value chains toward sustainability and inclusiveness in Yen Bai province.
- Scope of work and key contents
Scope of work:
- The study will focus on some key local rice varieties in Yen Bai province such as Chiem Huong, Seng Cu, Tu Le sticky rice.
- The study will be conducted mainly in Yen Bai province and might be some other related provinces and Hanoi
- Timeline: 20th October 2022 to 15th January 2023.
Key contents of study:
To accomplish the assignment, the works to be carried out by the consultants would include but not limited to the following key contents:
- Map out the value chain and identify the key actors for the selected local rice value chains, including supportive services and policy for local rice value chain development. Conduct in-depth analysis on the role, situation, barriers and advantages of each actor participating in the value chain, and the relationship amongst value chain actors.
- Assess the production situation of each local rice variety (production technique, production areas, yield and productivity, harvesting and processing technology, etc)
- Input supply (e.g. fertilizers, pesticide, seed provision, etc)
- Assess market demand (both current and potential markets) for local rice varieties, including market requirements on rice quality, prices, packaging, labels, etc
- Analyze the income of farmers producing local rice varieties, and compare it with other popular rice varieties. Analyze the investment capacity of rice farmers (labor, capital, knowledge and skill).
- Identify value chain supportive services, including extension services, post-harvest services, financial services, etc.
- Analyze/update government policy (national and province) relating to the production and marketing of local rice varieties.
- Provide feasible solutions to strengthen local rice value chains toward inclusiveness and sustainability principles.
Deliverable and timeframe:
The consultants are expected to deliver the consultancy reports (in Vietnamese) with the below timeline:
· Draft report: 5th January 2023
· Final report: 15th January 2023
Requirements for consultants
The consultants should have:
- Master’s degrees in one of the following majors: agriculture economics, economics, business administration, trade or other related fields
- Strong skills and proven at least 5 years of experience in conducting value chain analysis, market research, evaluation, assessment and survey in agriculture sector, familiar with rice sector is an advantage.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of inclusive business, economic and social inclusion, sustainable value chain development, rural economic development, social issues in agriculture sector in Vietnam.
- Commitment to equal opportunity and gender equality with demonstrated experience in integrating gender and diversity issues into the value chain assessment.
- Be committed to and able to meet the deadline.
- Strong analytical skills with both quantitative and qualitative, participatory methods.
- Strong coordination/organization/networking skills and experience in coordinating expert teams.
- Excellent writing skills.
How to apply
The Interested consultant is requested to submit application documents via the below email address and should include:
· Consultant’s Curriculum Vitae: Introduction of the Consultant’s profile and related experience (CVs)
· Detailed technical proposal achieving all expected objectives within a mentioned timeframe (including framework, team structure, and implementation plan…);
· Financial proposal that specifies number of working days required and consultancy rate
How to Apply: The Proposal and documents could be written in English or Vietnamese and should submit by email to HR.Vietnam@oxfam.org with the subject mentioning: “Local rice value chain analysis in Yen Bai province”
The closing date for application: 17:00, 17th October 2022.
We regret that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted