Call for consultancy: Senior Consultant to develop and finalize an AMR Action Plan for Environmental Health

1. Detailed Description of Tasks to be Performed:

The Prime Minister's recent approval of the National Strategy on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Prevention and Control underscores the growing importance of addressing AMR in environmental health. This strategy, spanning 2023 to 2030 with a vision towards 2045, emphasizes a comprehensive approach to managing AMR across humans, animals, and the environment. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE), through its Pollution Control Department (PCD), is tasked with leading efforts to address environmental factors contributing to AMR. To ensure the successful implementation and ongoing monitoring of this strategy, with a vision towards 2045, MONRE recognizes the need for developing an AMR action plan in the environmental health (EH) sector for the period 2024 - 2030.

Thus, FHI 360 seeks a senior consultant to provide technical expertise to support the development of the AMR Action Plan for the EH sector. This includes overseeing the integration of feedback, coordinating with various stakeholders, and ensuring that the action plan meets national and international standards. The senior consultant will work with FHI 360 and PCD to facilitate the implementation of the above services, including reporting to the project according to the scope of work outlined below.

2. Objectives:

The specific tasks for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Review and Analyze: Examine existing legal documents, policies, and research on antimicrobial resistant bacteria in the environment.
• Benchmark International Practices: Report on global experiences and propose relevant indicators and action plans for Vietnam.
• Develop and Assess: Create survey tools, plan and conduct facility assessments, and evaluate the AMR situation in the environment.
• Facilitate Draft Review: Organize meetings to gather and incorporate feedback on the draft action plan from internal and external stakeholders.
• Finalize Action Plan: Consolidate information, develop the action plan and implementation strategy, and organize final reviews with key agencies

Note: Additional deliverables and working days may be included in a contract modification to align with the agreed-upon plan.

3. Scope of work and expected deliverables:

#	Tasks	Deliverables	Days	Due Date
1	Review updated legal documents, policies, and available research to evaluate the management of antimicrobial resistant bacteria in the environment and identify the roles and responsibilities of MONRE and relevant stakeholders	Comprehensive overview updated report on policies, laws, and current management practices of antimicrobial resistant bacteria in the environment	5	10 Oct 2024
2	Conduct an international benchmarking study on monitoring antimicrobial resistant bacteria in the environment. Develop indicators, action plans, and evaluation criteria for AMR monitoring in Vietnam	Report on international best practices and proposals for indicators, action plans, and evaluation criteria	5	25 Oct 2024
3	Develop survey tools and plans; conduct surveys and assess facilities discharging antimicrobial resistance into the environment; evaluate the AMR situation in the environment	Report on the status of AMR in the environment in Vietnam	10	15 Nov 2024
4	Facilitate internal meetings to review and discuss the initial draft action plan (involving experts, consultants, FHI 360, and PCD representatives); participate in meetings and compile feedback	Summary report of the internal meeting on draft content	5	20 Nov 2024
5	Consolidate information and materials to develop a draft AMR surveillance plan for the environment (2024-2030); develop an implementation plan and budget/resource estimation	Draft report, action plan, and budget/resource proposal	10	10 Dec 2024
6	Facilitate a technical meeting to gather feedback on the second draft (involving related agencies, MONRE units, and relevant international organizations) and revise content	Revised content for the second draft action plan	5	20 Dec 2024
7	Develop a plan and program for an extended meeting with broader stakeholders (including agencies within and outside MONRE, Environmental Monitoring Centers, and Provincial Departments of Natural Resources and Environment); coordinate and participate in the meeting	Revised content for the third draft action plan	5	20 Jan 2025
8	Organize a meeting to review and finalize the main deliverables and draft decision (involving related agencies and units within and outside MONRE); consolidate feedback and finalize the draft	Revised content for the fourth draft action plan	5	10 Feb 2025
9	Finalize the draft AMR surveillance action plan for the environment	Final draft of the AMR action plan, implementation plan, and budget/resource proposal	10	25 Feb 2025
		Total (days)	60

Location of work: Hanoi, Vietnam.

Travel: The consultant is not expected to travel.

Qualifications

• PhD in Environment or Chemistry.
• Demonstrated experience in environmental policy development, including the creation of indicators and targets for ecological strategies, as well as expertise in drafting national action plans, strategies, environmental monitoring networks, and technical guidelines for environmental monitoring.
• Strong experience in conducting literature reviews, stakeholder consultations, and data analysis related to environmental indicators and targets related to environmental ecology.
• Previous experience working with PCD, government agencies or international organizations in Vietnam or similar contexts is desirable. Environmental Quality Monitoring Department (EQMD) or One-Health focal point at PCD reference ‘s letter is higher consideration.
• Familiarity with national and international guidelines and best practices on AMR prevention and control.
• Strong analytical and report writing skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Evaluation Criteria

Applications will be evaluated based on the applicants’ experience and qualifications as detailed above.

Required Documentation

Proposals must include the following components:

• Applicant’s CV and highest-level degree
• Letter of interest that briefs relevant qualification and experience
• Proposed daily rate
• FHI 360 Biodata form

Application

• Application to this call should be submitted by email to [email protected] with a copy to [email protected] no later than 5PM September 20th, 2024 with subject line “FF-Senior Consultant – AMR Action plan in EH”
• All prospective vendors must comply with the safeguarding policies of our organization. Any violations of the policies may result in immediate contract termination without liability for the organization.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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Application deadline: 2024-09-20
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