The mid-term evaluation for the Vietnam Cooperative Enterprise Development (VCED) Project
Feb 2021 – Oct 2021

A Final Evaluation of the Project of “Scaling up of Ethical BioTrade Initiatives within Phyto-pharmaceutical Sector in Vietnam”
Sep 2020 – Dec 2020

The evaluation team look at the whole achievement of the project within its duration, focusing on outputs and outcomes; assess current and future challenges, and propose recommendations and strategies for future interventions among Ethical BioTrade sector.

Impact assessment of the Hatinh Agriculture Development Project
Dec 2019 – April 2020

Assess the appropriateness and sustainability of the program-based approach; the project management modality; and the project’s impact on the Ha Tinh’s overall agricultural development, particularly the value chains developed.

Strategic planning for partners of the International Center
Timeframe of assignments: 2019

Support development of strategic plans for Office 701 and 3 Provincial Vietnam Association of Victims of Agent Orange in Hue, Quang nam and Binh Dinh.

Providing technical assistance for the 701 Office on preparation and facilitation of the workshop on seeking for approval on the project to support people with disability in AO targeted areas.
Timeframe of assignments: June 2019- Aug 2019

Provides technical support for the Committee on Settlement of Post War Unexploded Ordinance and Toxic Chemical Consequences (Committee 701) to prepare and facilitate the workshop on seeking for approval on the project to support people with disability in AO targeted areas within the framework of the MoI signed between Office 701 and USAID dated April 27th2019.

Facilitate strategic planning process for Vietnam Association for Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin (VAVA)
Timeframe of assignments: Feb 2019- May 2019

Review the relevant documents and make consultations to VAVA's stakeholders. Facilitate the two-day workshop for VAVA. At the end of the workshop, facilitators will write up results of the workshop in the form of a draft 12-month action plan for VAVA leadership to use as an action plan to identify required resources and drive implementation of VAVA’s 5-year strategic plan for the period 2019-2024.

Crop Insurance Literacy and Awareness Campaign
Timeframe of assignments: 1 June – 31 August 2018

BuildVietInfo consultants are contracted to further develop and implement training courses for multipliers and educational materials for improving small-scale farmers’ crop insurance literacy in Cambodia and Vietnam Focus is on education rather than marketing: the goal of the campaign is not to sell crop insurance, but to enable smallholder farmers to make informed decisions about financial risk management.

Establishment of a Strategic Development Plan 2018-2020 for Natural Disaster Policy Management and Technology Centre
Timeframe of assignments: Mar 2018 – April 2018

The company team supports the Center in formulation of a strategic development plan for the period 2018-2020 for Disaster Policy Management and Technology Centre

Independent Monitoring and Evaluation Consultation on Farmer technology adoption
Timeframe of assignments: Aug 2017 - Dec 2020 (On-going)

Evaluate the agricultural practice adoption of farmers and farmer organizations when receiving the project support in terms of technical training, demonstration sites, infrastructure and equipment

Development of the Communication Strategy for the National Power Transmission Corporation (NPT) under the Electricity of Vietnam
Timeframe of assignments: March 2017- October 2017

Develop a Communication Strategy for EVNNPT, including an Assessment of the current performance in communication; Action Plan for implementation of the strategy, and a set of communication tools (guidelines, handbooks...)

Ba Ria Wastewater Collection and Treatment Project – Extension of Institutional Support
Timeframe of assignments: Sep 2015-Dec 2017

The Consultant, with the chief objective to build up Ba Ria, Vung Tau Urban Sewerage and Drainage Company (BUSADCO)’s project management capacity, will implement the following tasks: (i) Household Connection Fund; (ii) Tariff introduction; (iii) Public Awareness Campaign; and Resettlement

Review of the International Support Group performance during 2011-2015 and Development of ISG Strategic Plan for 2016-2020.
Timeframe of assignments: Sep-Dec 2015

To review the performance of ISG during 2011-2015 and propose a strategic plan for ISG in period of 2016-2020. (Including conduction of surveys and interviews)

USAID/Vietnam Partner Capacity Development (PCD) Program
Timeframe of assignments: 15 Oct 2015- 30 April 2019 (on-going)

Providing organisational capacity assessments and capacity building for partner organisations of IIE-USAID in Vietnam (strategic planning, RBM, M&E, strategic communication, fundraising, financial management, human resource management, etc. )

National TA team for the project “Stimulating the Demand and Supply of Sustainable Products through Sustainable Public Procurement and Eco-labelling” (funded by UNEP, EU)
Timeframe of assignments: Dec 2014 to Dec 2015

- Provide technical assistance for the development of project implementation plan - Conduct a research on current status of sustainable public procurement in Vietnam - Conduct a research on prioritised products and services which are available to be applied in the sustainable public procurement pilot model in Vietnam - Conduct a market analysis research of sustainable products in Vietnam - Develop a national plan to introduce and implement sustainable public procurement in Vietnam

Integrated Capacity Building Program (ICBP) Final Evaluation (ICBP 2009-2015)
Timeframe of assignment: 1 Sep – 30 Nov 2015

BuildVietInfo team (one international consultant and one Vietnamese consultant) Assess to what extent the ICBP has been relevant, efficient, effective, and sustainable in providing the expected impacts in the capacity building of the MRC organisation as a whole; Determine what are successes, failures or weaknesses in the implementation of ICBP activities where success stories and lessons learnt can be drawn upon; Identify the key priorities of CB activities for the next Strategic Plan (SP 2016-2020).

Viet Nam - assessment development results (ADR)
Timeframe of assignment: 15 July – 31 Dec 2015

The evaluation will examine the on-going country programme (2012-2016) as well as the previous programme (2006-2010/2011). A close attention will be given to the current programmatic structure and strategy as a basis, which comprises three thematic clusters at the UNDP country office: i) Inclusive and Equitable Growth; ii) Sustainable Development; and iii) Governance and Participation. To assess the results obtained thus far, the evaluation will go back to the previous programme cycle (2006-2010/2011), assessing relevant corresponding projects.

Provision of Project monitoring and evaluation consultancy service to the Vietnam Irrigated Agriculture Improvement Project (Credit no. 5352-VN) funded by the World Bank
Timeframe of assignment: 1 Oct 2015 – 31 Dec 2020 (on-going)

The objective of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) is to annually monitor the project implementation and evaluate independently the project results to meet its development objective indicators. The M&E Consultant’s assignment includes: (i) Establish a M&E system for the project based on the Project Result Framework, with required information, necessary inputs, and tools to collect and analyze data; (ii) Survey and collect information, initial indicators as the basis for assessment; and (iii) Deploy operation of M&E system, including monitoring, updating project indicators, and assessing implementation process, including annual reports, mid-term report and Project completion report.

Provision of Project Monitoring & Evaluation Consulting Service to the Greater Mekong Sub-region Flood and Drought Risk Management and Mitigation Project (ADB-GMS1) (Loan No. 2937 - VIE (SF) from ADB and Grant No. 0317-VIE (EF) from AusAID)
Timeframe of assignment: July 2015 – Feb 2019 - (on-going)

The purpose of the services is to build and assist the operation of a PPMS (Project Performance Monitoring System) covering whole project. The operation of the system will help the owner of the project to monitor and to evaluate the project performances. A first phase is the construction of the M&E system the first year; the following phases consist in the assistance in the operation of the M&E system once a year. At the end of every phase, a report of activities and results is requested and sent to the MARD and to the Asian Development Bank.

Evaluation of Norwegian Support to Capacity Development
Timeframe of assignment: Jan – Feb 2015

Join ITAD evaluation team as a sub-contractor for the Evaluation of Norwegian Support to Capacity Development. Work with a member of the core Itad evaluation team to evaluate two Norwegian funded capacity development interventions in Vietnam in the area of marine fish farming.

Provision of Organisation Capacity Assessment (OCA) over JIFF’s grantees
Timeframe of assignment: Jan – Feb 2015

To assess the adequacy and capacity of the selected local NGOs in the focus areas: Governance, Human Resources Management, and Financial Management for capacity development.

Provision of the external assessment of TI/TT’s work on REDD+ in Vietnam under both the PAC REDD project and RGFI project.
Timeframe of assignment: Jan 2015

The assessment is based upon the DAC’s criteria on relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact and sustainability of the project to inform Toward Transparency (TT), a Chapter of Transparency International in Vietnam, of the future direction for any interventions in the forestry sector in Vietnam

Provision of Organisation Capacity Assessment (OCA) over JIFF’s grantees
Timeframe of assignment: Jan – Feb 2015

To assess the adequacy and capacity of the selected local NGOs in the focus areas: Governance, Human Resources Management, and Financial Management for capacity development.

Evaluation of the SDC funded facility “Market Access for the Rural Poor Through Value Chain Promotion (MARP)
Timeframe of assignment: Nov 2014 – Feb 2015

Co-work with an international evaluator for external evaluation of the SDC funded facility “Market Access for the Rural Poor Through Value Chain Promotion (MARP)”.

Evaluation of the SECO funded programme “Decentralized Trade Support Services for Strengthening the International Competitiveness of Vietnamese SMEs
Timeframe of assignment: Sep-Nov 2014

Co-work with an international evaluator for external evaluation of the SECO funded programme “Decentralized Trade Support Services for Strengthening the International Competitiveness of Vietnamese SMEs

Provision of Organisation Capacity Assessment (OCA) for METTA, one of the leading local NGO in Myanmar, and Mine Actions Group (MAG) Myanmar in Yangon
Timeframe of assignment: Oct 2014

To assess the adequacy and capacity of the selected local NGOs in the focus areas: Governance, Human Resources Management, and Financial Management for capacity development.

Provision of Organisational Capacity Assessment (OCA) for Learning House for Development, operation focal point for Non-Profit Agencies (NPAs) network in Lao PDR.
Timeframe of assignment: Oct 2014

To assess the adequacy and capacity of the selected local NGOs in the focus areas: Governance, Human Resources Management, and Financial Management for capacity development.

Development of Internationalisation Strategy 2015-2025 for the Hanoi Medical University
Timeframe of assignment: Apr - Aug 2014

Strategic Planning

Assessing the Political and Public Policy Fisheries Landscape in Asia – Quick analysis of fishery sector of Vietnam.
Timeframe of assignment: May-June 2014

Overview of political process, players and priorities; Economic importance of fisheries industry; Main legal instruments that govern the sector.

Full performance monitoring and impact evaluation of the “Strengthening Public-Private Partnerships for Disaster Risk Management and Community Resilience in Vietnam” project.
Timeframe of assignment: Sep 2013 – July 2014

The M&E assessed not just the quality of program outputs but also addressing the impact on disaster risk management of the businesses engaged by the program.

Institutional capacity assessment of Central Committee for Flood and Storm Control (CCFSC)
Timeframe of assignment: Sep 2013 – June 2014

Institutional capacity assessment of Central Committee for Flood and Storm Control (CCFSC) at the central level and CFSC at the provincial level to provide concrete recommendations and feasible plan of actions to MARD in strengthening the capacity of the CFSC system to embrace a comprehensive disaster risk management approach following the law and as part of the priority action in the national strategy until 2020. The assignment is under the framework of Strengthening Capacity for Disaster Management Project funded by UNDP.

Monitoring, Organisational Capacity Assessment and Support for The Vietnam Civil Society Facility for Irish Aid Funded Projects
Timeframe of assignments: 2013 – 2015

Monitoring and organisational support 1) To develop a Monitoring Framework for VCSF; 2) To monitor Irish Aid funded projects under VCSF; 3) To support Irish Aid grantees with M&E training. Organisational capacity assessment and development for applicants and grantees 1) To develop organisational capacity assessment tools which will be aligned with Irish Aid’s guidelines; 2) To conduct organisational capacity assessment of applicants for funding by VCSF; 3) To support development, implementation and monitoring of organisational development plans for VCSF’s grantees based on the assessment findings.

Climate Smart Agriculture Relevant Institutional Stocktaking Consultancy - Climate Smart Agriculture in Vietnam
Timeframe of assignments: Jan 2014 – July 2014

The objective of the assignment is to create an excel spreadsheet of data from relevant institutions that can be matched to the household survey, and to provide a report summarizing key descriptive statistics from the dataset as well as “ways forward” in collecting additional data.

Facilitating the formulation of a number of coalitions for policy advocacy
Timeframe of assignments: May 2013 – August 2013

Training and planning workshops for various groups involved in policy advocacy for institutional reform in Vietnam: - Capacity building and strategic planning for journalists and a network of mass media in dealing with the land management reform process, including revision of the current Land Law. - Capacity building and strategic planning for policy advocacy coalitions (Land Management Coalition, Forest Land Coalition, Mineral Coalition, Urban Planning Coalition) - Support the development of media engagement strategy for policy advocacy.

Reviewing structure of the M&E system (from VUSTA PMU to its implementing partners (INGOs and VNGOS) and CBOs)
Timeframe of assignments: Aug – Dec 2013

Identify relevant issues, gaps, limitations, etc., which needs additions and improvement and to recommend solutions accordingly, focusing on (i) the system of templates and tools for data collection and analysis and reporting and guidelines on monitoring and supervision of the Project indicators; and (ii) the system of templates and tools for data collection and analysis and reporting and guidelines on the program quality monitoring and supervision.

Development a web-based M&E system/database for COHED.
Timeframe of assignments: Sep – Dec 2013

Development a web-based M&E system/database for COHED, and training on organisational M&E for COHED staff. Hand-on experience on management of the internal M&E system is also provided to the organisation.

PR advisors for the First International Legal Aid Conference in Vietnam: June 2013

- To Asses and support JPP in the elaboration of PR Release - To Asses and support JPP in the creation of the media info package - To help JPP to distribute the Media invitation to the conference and engage media to assist - To work with JPP to elaborate a list of possible questions and answers for the media - To monitor and facilitate the interviews during and after the conference - To welcome and attend media during the conference - To collect and create a media clipping - To collect and create broadcast news concerning the conference

Evaluation of Program Management Approach & Systems
Timeframe of assignments: Feb 2013 – April 2013

Evaluate the current program management approaches and existing systems in order to formulate recommendations and propose changes in view of the new country strategy - Review current practices against performance and accountability - Identify gaps and redundancies - Formulate recommendations for an improved and more streamlined program management (planning & budgeting, partnership, grant administration, monitoring and reporting) - Formulate key components for an M&E framework within and across programs and partners - Identify capacity needs for staff and partners Focus on Voice & Empowerment, Power in Markets and Land Rights, with gender equity and building resilience and transversal approaches

National Programme Support Team to the ARD SPS programme – provincial component
Timeframe of assignments: Until end of 2013

- Assist DARD at the five provinces with o planning processes with a particular view of ensuring the relevance of supported activities to the poor, ethnic minorities and women. o strengthening the financial management capacity. o improving the quality and efficiency of monitoring and evaluation systems used by DARD and functional units under DARD at provincial and district levels. o Providing technical advice in the areas of resources management, agricultural production and marketing. o Support provinces in finalising programme activities and closure procedures of the ARD SPS including final reporting on the impact of the programme. - Facilitate the exchange of experiences, incl. experience on reaching the programme target groups and experience with the use of sector budget support, across the five provinces and between the provinces and central level stakeholders. - Support Embassy of Denmark (EDK) and facilitate the dialogue between the five provinces and EDK including:- o Organisation and facilitation of mid term steering committee meetings and/ or technical meetings in each province. o Support the annual monitoring committee meetings held jointly by each component. o Support the International Advisor and the Embassy of Denmark in the implementation of the ARD SPS including communication between the Embassy and provinces.

Development of Program Document and revision of the Operational Guidelines for the Support Programme to Response to Climate Change (SPRCC)
Timeframe of assignments: Dec 2012 – Apr 2013

- Develop the Program Document of SPRCC. - Review the draft of the Operational Guidelines of SPRCC through intensive discussions with PCU, focal points and staff of line ministries engaged in SPRCC and SPRCC donors

Design M&E framework for the implementation of policy and legislation documents on People with Disabilities (PWD)
Timeframe of assignments: Dec 2012 – Mar 2013

Support state management agencies and Viet Nam Federation on Disability (VFD) in monitoring, supervision, evaluation of the implementation of regulations and policies on PWD based on a set of M&E indicators at central and local levels. · Support the government to monitor the activities that support PWD following the international and regional commitments of Vietnam, from that to adjust policies for PWD. · Support relevant agencies and members of VFD to supervise, monitor, and report regularly the progress of the PWD supporting activities to NCCD. · Support the development of a standardised reporting templates at both central and local levels. · Support NCCD and VFD to collect, process, and compile information related to PWD issues; coordinate relevant sectors and propose to the Government for improvement of the PWD supporting programmes.

Development of National Public Awareness Raising Program on Disaster Risk Management in Vietnam
Timeframe of assignments: Jul 2012 – Jan 2013

Examine the efficiency of on-going and past information and outreach campaigns for disaster risk management in Vietnam and other relevant countries. Develop a program for public awareness raising in disaster risk management. The program includes clear strategic objectives and an implementation plan with responsibilities, detailed action items and cost breakdowns. It prioritises communication channels, content of information campaigns, and target audiences.

Review of Center for Cooperation Human Resource Development (C&D) programming, under support from Justice Initiatives Facilitation Fund (JIFF) of Justice Partnership Programme (JPP)
Timeframe of assignments: Oct-Nov 2012

Conduct assessment of: - Governance and Organizational Management - Administration - Human Resources - Financial Management - Program/Project Management - JIFF Project Grant Performance Assessment, - JIFF Capacity Development Grant Performance Assessment

Organisational Capacity Assessment and Development for Irish Aid Funded Projects
Timeframe of assignments: Until end of 2012 with possible extension until end of 2013

- Develop organisational capacity assessment tools (e.g. organisation and governance structures necessary to receive, manage, expend and report funding in a manner that is transparent and efficient; sound financial management and integrity etc.) for discussion and approval by IA. - Develop organisational capacity assessment plans for grantees of CSF. - Conduct organisational capacity assessments. - Review financial reports or audit reports as part of the organisational capacity assessment. - Prepare reports and meeting notes for Irish Aid. - Conduct organisational development training for IA’s grantees as required. - Provide support to IA for effective management and making decision. - Already made: o pre-assessment of organisational capacity for 15 (I)NGOs o In-depth assessment of organisational capacity for 4 local NGOs

External ex-post evaluation of 3 JICA-funded projects in Vietnam
Timeframe of assignments: Nov 2011 – Jul 2012

Provide technical and administrative support to Japanese evaluator in evaluating 3 projects: i) Rehabilitation of Natural Forest in Degraded Watershed Areas in the North of Vietnam; ii) Project for Improvement of Port Management System; and iii) Project for utilisation of Intellectual Property Information. - Providing trainings on concepts and methods of ODA project monitoring and evaluation for Ministries (MPI, MARD, MOF, MOT, MOIT, MOC) and their affiliate agencies, and DPI, DOF, DARD, DONRE at provincial level; - Preparation of Evaluation Planning Framework (EPF) of target projects; - Providing trainings to core team members in finalisation of EPF and data collection tools; - Monitoring the process of data collection; - Analysing and supervising the data analytical process by the core team; - Preparation of evaluation summaries and reports; - Facilitating discussions among core team members, related government agencies, provincial authorities, and implementing and/or operating units. - Conducting the joint evaluations; - Meta evaluation of the evaluation works conducted by the national staff and the core teams; - Providing technical support for the VIEA establishment process; - Being a liaison with MPI to provide feedback of good practises in M&E to improve institutional arrangements.

Mid-term review for the Support Programme to Response to Climate Change (SPRCC)
Timeframe of assignments: Nov 2011 – Apr 2012

Review the effectiveness of SP-RCC as a policy-based operation and coordination mechanism on climate change. Review the effectiveness and efficiency of SPRCC management.

Advisory services for Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Strategies/Plans and gender mainstreaming in Vietnam Provincial Environmental Governance (VPEG).
Timeframe of assignments: Until June 2013

Providing technical advice and instruct DONREs on mainstreaming gender in environment management, with focus on gender mainstreaming in industrial pollution management. - Support the development of stakeholder engagement and communication strategies and plans as part of the Industrial Pollution Management Plan; - Develop gender mainstreaming strategy and support the implementation of the strategy; - Support policy dialogues.

Planning for “Market Access for the Rural Poor – through value chain promotion” (MARP)
Timeframe of assignments: May – Jun 2012

Design the MARP with its expected results and areas of interventions, as well as develop a comprehensive mechanism/tool for the effective implementation of the project.

Mid-term review of Pro-Poor Partnerships Agroforestry Development (3PAD), IFAD LOAN Number 768-VN
Timeframe of assignments: May 2012

Review project advances and impacts; Fundamentally revisit design features and the logframe targets, Agree with the PPMU and Provincial authorities on priorities and next steps for implementing the 3PAD approach, while ensuring the achievement of the objectives of poverty reduction and sustainability of the tried innovations that have worked; Strengthen interagency coordination and ownership by existing government programmes and agencies of project activities; Ensure an exit strategy and up-scaling of project activities; and Addressing lags in disbursement and implementation progress.

Formulation of the national strategy for behaviour change communication to support the National Targeted Program on Anti Human Trafficking
Timeframe of assignments: Mar – Apr 2012

Develop of a Communication Strategy of for anti-human trafficking to raise awareness of the communities and society; Identify important orientations and directions for the strategic intervention in the next 5 years in the area of anti-human trafficking; Encourage stakeholders at provincial and district levels to develop their own communication strategies and plans for anti human trafficking.

Mid-term Review for the AusAID Scholarships for Development in Vietnam (ASDiV) Program
Timeframe of assignments: March – April 2012

Independently assess the efficiency and effectiveness of the pilot phase (2009-2011) of the ASDiV Program, including management arrangements for scholarship program administration and ELT, approaches used in key processes and activities. Make recommendations to modify, if necessary, key elements of the ASDiV second phase design (2012-2016), such as the PPI program, alumni and M&E strategies, to enable ASDiV achieve its development objectives.

Backstopping (Swiss) SDC Hanoi in Natural Resources Management and Climate Change.
Timeframe of assignments: Until end of 2012

Analyse and update sector issues, recommend possible sector interventions, and support SDC cooperation with its partners in Vietnam

Backstopping Sida Hanoi in Partners Driven Cooperation (PDC).
Timeframe of assignments: Until end of 2012

Review and appraise proposals on PDC; give recommendations to the Embassy and the offerors for improvement of the proposals.

Evaluation of self-management for Vietnam-Sweden Poverty Alleviation Programme.
Timeframe of assignments: Jun – Oct 2011

Conduct an external evaluation for management system of the Chia Se program.

Backstopping (Swiss) SDC Hanoi in Natural Resources Management and Climate Change.
Timeframe of assignments: Apr – Sep 2011

Analyse and update sector issues, recommend possible sector interventions, and support SDC cooperation with its partners in Vietnam

Research on Fossil Fuel Prices and Taxes, and Their Effects on Economic Development and Income Distribution in Vietnam – Package 1 (Value chain and policy analysis of fossil fuel trade, subsidy and taxes).
Timeframe of assignments: Sep – Dec 2011

Undertake a research on situation and intervention analysis and recommendations for the energy market in Vietnam, with a focus on the production, trade and retail of different fossil fuel including use by consumers and industries.

End-of-the-project evaluation of VIE 02/001 project.
Timeframe of assignments: Dec 2011 – Apr 2012

Review the project on “Support to the Implementation and Improvement of National Target Programs for Poverty Reduction” period 2006-2011

Gender mainstreaming in Vietnam Provincial Environment Management Program.
Timeframe of assignments: From May 2011

Provide technical advice and instruct DONREs on mainstreaming gender in environment management, with focus on gender mainstreaming in industrial pollution management.

Develop training materials and conduct trainings on PRA.
Timeframe of assignments: Mar 2011 – Nov 2011

Developing training materials; and conducting trainings on PRA and sustainable livelihoods for community facilitators (CFs) and project officers from central to commune levels.

Strengthening Capacities to Enhance Coordinated and Integrated Disaster Risk Reduction Actions and Adaptation to Climate Change in Agriculture in the Northern Mountain Regions of Viet Nam.
Timeframe of assignments: Nov 2011 – Mar 2012

Conduct end-of-project evaluation

Develop Guideline for the Agriculture & Rural Development Sector Budget Support programme (ARD SPS) – provincial component.
Timeframe of assignments: Nov – Dec 2010

Lead a team of an international and a national consultant to develop Manual for the ARS SPS – provincial component