Consultant for environment and social sustainability for extractive activities (Oxfam)

Oxfam is a global movement of people who are fighting inequality to end poverty and injustice. There are currently 21 member organizations working in 87 countries. We have a vision of a just and sustainable world. A world where people and the planet are at the center of our economy. Where women and girls live free from violence and discrimination. Where the climate crisis is contained. And where governance systems are inclusive and allow for those in power to be held to account.

Oxfam in Vietnam believes that a reduction in poverty, injustice, and inequality will occur through the interaction between active citizens, accountable states and responsible private sector and that it is fundamental to Vietnam’s development. Oxfam in Vietnam aims to influence the current growth-based development model to shift to a Human Economy Development Model, putting people and the planet before profits.

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

We are looking for a qualified consultant for ENVIROMENT AND SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY OF EXTRACTIVE ACTIVITIES. Please refer to the attached TOR for more details.

2. Scope of work

The consultant organization will work with Oxfam to conduct a review and consultations with related stakeholders and propose solutions for environmental and social sustainability of extractive activities, with reference to the emerging context of climate changes. This scoping study has two objectives assignment:

Develop reports on environmental and social sustainablity of extractive activities with reference to the emerging context of climate changes
Orgarnizing consultations with the participation of relevant stakeholders
Conducting follow-up activities to promote environmental and social sustainablity of extractive activities

3. Deliverables and schedules

Two review reports on environmental and social sustainablity of extractive activities , to be done before Feb 15th, 2024.
Consultations with the participation of relevant stakeholders, to be done before May 15th, 2024.
Conducting follow-up activities to promote environmental and social sustainablity of extractive activities, to be done by June 30th , 2024.

4. Required competence

Expert knowledge on social inclusion and environmental sustainablity of extractive activities
Strong experiences in research
Adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values
Had prior experience working with multi-stakeholders in consultation process

5. Submission of Interests: Interested agencies should send the following information:

The organization profolio showcases relevant experience, previous works, notable clients
CV(s) of the team members in charge, with relevant experience
A brief proposal with the components as described in the Scope of work
A proposed budget plan, including consultancy rate, travel expenses, and other costs/fees to complete the task, including Personal Income Tax or VAT

Oxfam in Vietnam will recruit based on the proposed budget and the quality of the proposed idea. Candidates should present your proposals in a clear and thorough manner. The proposal should be submitted by e-mail to hr.vietnam@oxfam.org. Deadline for submission of application: CoB 20th Apr 2023 Please note, only short-listed candidates will be notified. Thank you!

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