Consultancy to conduct a study on the sustainable management of pension funds and schemes in Vietnam to ensure income security, inclusion, equality, and prevent poverty
Objectives
This study aims to provide a more in-depth understanding of different pension schemes including the public, private and mixed systems; pension funds’ investment; international experiences in environmental and social responsibility, and sustainable management of pension fund investment; the recommendations to ensure income security, inclusion, equality, and to prevent poverty of the pension fund systems of Vietnam.
The findings and analysis of this study aim to provide more inputs for the discussion of sustainable management of the pension fund system in particular, and of social protection in Vietnam in general.
Output
· One final report in Vietnamese (The report does not exceed 30 pages, excluding bibliography and annex)
· One policy brief in Vietnamese
· One presentation of pre-final report to be presented at roundtable discussion
Expected Timeline
10/2022- 12/2022
Budget: Negotiable
Submission of Interests
Interested agencies should send the following information:
- Portfolio the consultancy team, showcasing relevant experience, previous works (not applicable for individual application)
- CV(s) of the consultant(s), the team members in charge, with relevant experience showcasing relevant writing
- A brief proposal with the components as described in the Scope of work and research methodology
- A proposed budget plan, including consultancy rate, travel expenses, and other fees to complete the task, including Personal Income Tax or VAT
- Copy of business registration (for company)
Oxfam in Vietnam on behalf of FFV will recruit based on the proposed budget and the creativity of the proposed idea. Candidates should present your proposals in a clear and thorough manner.
Required competence:
· Having knowledge of and understanding in fiscal and financial management, social protection, pension funds system, financial sector, the context and overview of pension fund system in Vietnam and knowledge or research experiences related to international experiences in environmental and social responsibility compliance of investment using pension fund, research methodology with different approaches
· Proved experience in conducting research
· Having a profile in financial analysis,
· Showcase analysis and writing on the relevant topics
· Proved experience in development/social fields is a strong plus
· Ability to work under pressure and in a multi-organizational team
Contact
Applications should be submitted via e-mail (in Vietnamese or English) to the following addresses: hr.vietnam@oxfam.org, with the subject line “[Your name] FFV-PSF”, no later than 5 October 2022.
For further information and clarification, please contact Ms Trang Hoang at trang.hoangthu@oxfam.org