USAID Trade Facilitation Program
SCOPE OF WORK
Technical Support for GDVC with regard to the application of risk management of imports and exports
via Post and Express Delivery
Proposed Personnel: Name (TBD),
Local/National STTA Specialist on the application of risk management
of imports, exports via Post and Express Delivery
Period of Performance: o/a November 22, 2021 – April 30, 2022
Origin/Destination: Hanoi, Vietnam
Travel Dates: N/A
Activity No.: FY2022 Activity 2.3 – Risk management of imports and exports
via post and express delivery
[Sub-activities 2.3.1, 2.3.2 and 2.3.3]
Project Background:
The USAID Trade Facilitation Program is a five-year project that aims to support the adoption and implementation of a more risk-based approach to customs and specialized inspection institutions in Vietnam. The Program will work with the General Department of Vietnam Customs (GDVC) to strengthen the National Trade Facilitation Committee (NTFC) of Vietnam and its Working Groups; streamline border clearance procedures (including specialized inspection implemented by other line ministries and agencies); harmonize the implementation of risk-based approaches between the national and provincial levels; train national and provincial customs officers and staff from other ministries on risk management; and facilitate dialogue between customs and business and between stakeholders in Hanoi and in the provinces.
Activity Background
Objective: The aim is to ensure the consistent application of risk management (RM) of imports and exports via post and express delivery.
Background:
The growth of cross-border e-commerce and the increase in trade volume of fast moving postal and small packages present risks and challenges to revenue collection. There is also a concern about the increasing movement of contrabands. The World Customs Organization (WCO) have identified the challenges faced by customs to facilitate trade and ensure security, fair and efficient collection of duties and taxes, and social protection. In Year 3, GDVC has recognized the need to address this issue and asked for the Program’s assistance in conducting a situational assessment and studying international experiences. Also, GDVC has sought the Program’s support in organizing consultation workshops with the private sector and training courses for Customs officials. This activity was delayed from year 3 at the request of GDVC, to allow for the development of the legal framework on e-commerce for imports and exports (Activity 2.1).
GDVC, therefore, wishes to:
In order to identify needs, GDVC proposes to conduct a situational assessment of the existing processes/mechanisms for targeting risks and facilitating legitimate trade. GDVC also wants to learn from the experiences of other countries that have successfully applied Risk Management in e-commerce – trade via Post and Express Delivery.
GDVC has sought technical assistance from the Program to:
Methodology: The specific tasks and official action plan will be determined by the international STTA Specialist on the application of risk management of imports, exports via Post and Express Delivery. However, methodologies to be applied may include research and study; interviews; analysis and situational assessments; focus working groups (if applicable); experience sharing; and report writing. This activity may last from Q2 to Q4 with intermittent support to allow for integration with other program activities and to be in line with GDVC’s priorities:
Local/National STTA Specialist on the application of risk management of imports, exports via Post and Express Delivery, in consultation with the Senior Trade Facilitation Expert (STFE) and local officers of the Program, will collaborate and work closely with the Risk Management Department and consult with other departments of GDVC, relevant line ministries, local customs departments and private sector stakeholders. The Local/National STTA Specialist on the application of risk management of imports, exports via Post and Express Delivery may also be required to work with other members of the Program team.
Tasks and Responsibilities
The Local/National STTA Specialist on the application of risk management of imports, exports via Post and Express Delivery will be responsible for the following tasks:
The Local/National STTA works closely with the international STTA to implement the afore-mentioned tasks and responsibilities.
Deliverables
Qualifications
Reporting
The local/national STTA Specialist on the application of risk management of imports, exports via Post and Express Delivery will report to Mr. Andrew Allan, Senior Trade Facilitation Expert ([email protected]) and Nathan Home Office.
How to Apply
Proposals should be submitted no later than November 30, 2021 to email: [email protected]
Application should include: