TERM OF REFERENCE

CONSULTANCY SERVICE
PRIORITY LIST OF ASSISTIVE PRODUCTS

The International Center (formerly known as Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation -VVAF) is a humanitarian organization that has addressed the consequences of war through advocacy and service programs in Vietnam for the last three decades. As a co-founder of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines, IC-VVAF was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1997. Now working under The International Center, IC, focuses on disability support, landmine removal, and mental health programs.

Under the financial support of United States Agency for International Development (USAID), IC is implementing the Disability Support Project named “Moving without Limits” in the three provinces of Thua Thien Hue, Quang Nam and Binh Dinh from July 2015 until September 2022. This project aims to improve the accessibility of the people with mobility impairments in Thua Thien Hue, Quang Nam, and Binh Dinh to quality and affordable assistive devices. The overall goal of the program is to promote social inclusion for people with mobility disability through provision of AT services.

IC is seeking qualified consultant team to join our dynamic team in developing the assistive product priority list (APL) with Ministry of Health, rehabilitation specialists and people with disabilities.  This recommended list will serve as a foundation for related stakeholders advocate for the expansion of health insurance coverage in the long term.

1.    DUTY STATION:

• Duty Station:        Hanoi and provinces if required
• Duration:             Jan-Feb 2023

2.    SCOPE OF WORK AND DELIVERABLES

The consultants will facilitate the process of the development of the APL in Viet Nam with the following tasks:

• Review materials and prepare roadmap for the development of the APL
• Prepare materials and Facilitate series of meetings including Ministry of Health, rehabilitation specialists and people with disabilities. 
• Draft the APL with supporting documents
• Revise and finalize the APL

3.    TRAVEL AND FINANCES

Travel costs will be provided or reimbursed to the consultant, and per-diem allowances will be provided or reimbursed to the consultant for days travelled.

4.    SUPERVISION AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

The consultant will work under the direct supervision and evaluation of the Project Officer of IC.

5.    SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications and Experience Required:

• A degree in health science or related area;  
• At least 5 years of experience in Rehabilitation service delivery;
• Experience in assistive technology is an asset.

Competencies:

• Teamwork, professionalism, flexibility and an understanding of working with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Having dedication and ability to learn, to work independently and in groups, high sense of responsibility.
• Willing to accept high frequency of business travel in project provinces in Vietnam.

6.    APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Individual(s)/firms interested in this  missions are invited to submit your applications in English, either by email (to [email protected]) or by post (to The International Center, R.103-203, B3 Building, Van Phuc Diplomatic Compound, 298 Kim Ma, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi, Vietnam).

Please state “Application for the <position>” in the subject line or on the envelope. The short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Applications should include:

• Expression of Interest;
• CVs demonstrating relevant capacity and experience

Deadline for submission: 16th January 2023.

For further information, please contact:

Ms. Hua Thi Thu Len – Receptionist
Tel: (84-24) 3733 9444, ext.: 9
Email: [email protected]

Organization: IC-VVAF
Location: Hanoi and provinces
Application deadline: 2023-01-16
Send application to: [email protected]