Consultant receruiment

Subject: Consultant receruiment
Date: Mon, 12 Dec 2005 21:06:09 -0600
From: mekong_vnat <mekong_vnat@vietnamtourism.com>

Ho Viet Ha
National Project Director/ ADB- MTDP Vietnam
Director of Planning and Financial Department/VNAT
Add: 80 - Quan Su, Hanoi, Vietnam
Tel: (84-4) 9421243
Fax:(84-4) 9424115
Email: mekong_vnat@vietnamtourism.com



VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Mekong Tourism Development Project (MTDP) is part of a
regional initiative supported by a loan from the ADB
(VIE-1971) aiming at promoting sustainable tourism
development and poverty reduction. The project is executed
by VNAT-Vietnam National Administration of Tourism and is
being implemented in the provinces of An Giang and Tien
Giang. In order to implement the project Part B (Pro-poor
community-based tourism), the project is seeking a highly
qualified National and International Handicraft Specialist.

Tasks: His/Her tasks shall include, but not be limited to,
the following:

(i) Review in the three sites the current production of
handicraft, including quality, productivity and design; in
particular the handicraft specialist shall compile
information on the role of women in the handicraft
production;

(ii) Identify the shortcomings in marketing and promotion
obtaining baseline information on the trade of handicraft
items in the sites;

(iii) Investigate the authenticity of the patterns being
used (in the case of production made by ethnic minority Cham
and Khmer communities in An Giang;

Requirements:

- At least five years of proven relevant experience in the
field of handicraft research on the production, design and
marketing and promotion in Vietnam;

- A knowledge of Vietnam poverty reduction policies in
particular as far as ethnic minorities and women as
vulnerable groups are concerned;

- Proficiency in written and oral Vietnamese; English.

The following credentials will be assets:


- A good knowledge of English;

- A sound knowledge of Vietnam governmental and
administrative procedures.

- Experience in advising international cooperation projects
in the development field.

- A good understanding of the tourism sector in Vietnam.

Expected Outputs:

The Handicraft Research Specialist will produce a
comprehensive report with an in depth analysis of all
aspects related to handicraft production in each of the
three sites.

The report shall:

- provide an analytical review of handicraft production in
the three sites

- provide advise on training needs regarding design
(patterns), improved productivity and
environmentally-friendly dying techniques;

- Advise on ways to improve the marketing and promotion
aspects with the aim of increasing income by boosting trade;

- provide recommendations on business plan development and
specific advise on training needs in this area for women;


Duty Station for the position: Hanoi with travel to the two
provinces.

Potential candidates meeting relevant qualifications may
wish to apply by sending by regular mail or e-mail a
detailed CV with an application letter and copies of
relevant degrees/certificates to the following address:

ADB-Mekong Tourism Development Project (VNAT)
Add: Room 6108, Kiem Lien II Hotel
No. 7 Dao Duy Anh Street, Hanoi (Vietnam)
E-mail: Mekong_vnat@vietnamtourism.com

The deadline for sending applications is: no later than 22nd
December, 2005

Applications shall not be returned. Only short listed candidates meeting
the required qualifications will be contacted for interview.