Hagar, established in 1994, is a specialist trauma-informed care agency that works primarily with women and children suffering from trauma as a result of human trafficking, slavery and abuse. Since 2009, Hagar Vietnam has responded to the needs of survivors of human trafficking, violence, and abuse nationally through community-based services and training programs. Today, Hagar implements programs in Afghanistan, Cambodia, Singapore, and Vietnam, and through partners in Myanmar and the Solomon Islands.

In 2023, Hagar Vietnam provided support to 79.988 people directly and indirectly through our five 2023-2025 strategic goals: Heal survivors, Scale prevention efforts, Increase capacity to impact, Promote awareness and influence systemic change, and Empower and equip survivors.

Hagar Vietnam responds to the needs of vulnerable women and children to receive multi-sectoral trauma-informed support and social services to heal and recover. We build awareness of families and local authorities on the impact trauma has upon survivors, and survivor-friendly strategies to prevent re-traumatization. Aligned to our strategic goals, our key activities include.

• Heal: The Whole Journey project, which provides multisector support and access to social services for survivors.
• Prevention: We work through local authorities to build community knowledge about rights, national legislation, and the need to protect vulnerable women and children from human exploitation, violence, and abuse.
• Partner: We scale up the impact of our work, by building the capacity of partners, including the Vietnamese Government’s Women Union and like-minded agencies, to deliver Hagar’s specialized model of trauma-informed care in their own work.
• Empower: We seek to build the leadership skills of survivors and facilitate opportunities for them to increase their voice and agency at community, national and international levels.
• Influence: Field experiences evidence advocacy and influencing efforts, to strengthen national legislation and implementation standards, whenever we can.

Many studies worldwide have shown the profound impact of adverse childhood experiences on both physical and mental health throughout an individual’s life. Hagar aims to conduct this research in projected areas to understand how adverse childhood experiences in the context of Vietnam influence individuals’ likelihood of engaging in violent behavior or becoming victims of violence, abuse, and human trafficking, as well as their mental well-being; and protective factors for people to become resilience and thrive. The project objectives are:

1. The research would inform Hagar in the appropriate approach and potential interventions in  supporting the  survivors in coming time.
2. To have knowledge and understanding of ACE related issues in project areas to adjust strategy, develop awareness raising and capacity building with parnter organisations, local authorities in project areas.
3. To have updated inputs and recommendations in current context of Vietnam for advocacy work

Hagar is looking for 01 research consultant who is available to conduct an evaluation of adverse childhood experience and it’s impact on mental health. Hagar international is looking for experienced, qualified consultant as attached TOR.

Working location: Ha Noi, Nghe An, Yen Bai and Lao Cai, Viet Nam

Interested consultant(s) should send their profile to Hagar International in Vietnam via [email protected]. The profile should include application letter explaining your interest in the consultancy and why you are the most suited candidate for this position, updated CVs, technical proposal, workplan and proposed fee for this assignment.

The closing date for application is on 22 May 2024. Hagar International Foundation is an equal opportunity organization. We strictly adhere to safeguarding policy and child protection practices. We will conduct the background check, including criminal record checks throughout the selection process where possible. Women and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Organization: Hagar
Location: Ha Noi, Nghe An, Yen Bai and Lao Cai, Viet Nam
Application deadline: 2024-05-22
Send application to: [email protected]