| Overview : UNDP Vietnam is seeking for 01 International Consultant (IC) to provide technical assistance for implementation of green chemistry interventions at selected demonstration industrial facility in the paints & solvents sector. (Ref. 3-201101) Since 2018, UNDP in Viet Nam has been implementing the project Application of Green Chemistry in Viet Nam to Support Green Growth and Reduction in the Use and Release of POPs/Harmful Chemicals. The project aims to create the enabling environment for the introduction of Green Chemistry in Viet Nam and introduce GC applications in productive sectors with the specific goal of reducing the use and release of chemicals controlled under the Stockholm and Minamata Conventions. The project will also stimulate reduction in use and release of chemicals of high concern not covered under the Conventions. Co-benefits may arise from adopting GC application in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The objectives of the assignment are to provide technical support, guidance, supervision and follow-up to the selected entities in the paints & solvents sector for implementation of demonstration GC activities. The selected IC will, in close partnership with UNDP and PMU, develop a specific Green Chemistry intervention at the selected facilities from the paints & solvents sector, including initial assessment of POPs use/release, modification of the facility operations, and environmental monitoring. After approval of the GC intervention, the consultant team will support the introduction/monitor the implementation of the chosen GC approaches and technologies at the selected industrial facilities. Duration: 30 working days over a period of 9 months. The selection will be based on a competitive basis and will comply with UNDP procurement regulations. Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information (in English, PDF Format): - Curriculum vitae with copies of required certifications;
- Signed Letter to UNDP Confirming Interest and Availability (Annex IV)
- Signed Financial Offer (Annex V)
- English sample report(s)
Procurement Notice with enclosed TOR and evaluation criteria as well as Submission forms are in the attached files. Submissions should be sent by email to: luu.ngoc.diep@undp.org no later than the submission deadline. After submitting proposal, bidder should send notification by email (without attachment) to: procurement.vn@undp.org informing that the bidder has submitted proposal. UNDP will not be responsible for the missing of proposal if the bidder does not send notification email to above address. Submission deadline: Monday, 14 December 2020 (Hanoi time) | 
