Consultancy on organic microbial fertilizers

Helvetas is an independent development organization based in Switzerland, with affiliated organizations in Germany and the United States. Since 1994, Helvetas has been active in Vietnam, working across various sectors, including Agriculture, Biodiversity Conservation, Forestry, Eco-tourism, and Rural Economic Development.

Under the SWITCH-Asia program of the European Union, Helvetas is implementing the project “Circular Economy Cocoa: From Bean to Bar.” The project aims to develop circular economy solutions in cocoa and other agri-food sectors, leading to equitable economic growth decoupled from harmful environmental impacts. The project is being implemented over four years (2022-2026) in 6-7 key cacao-growing provinces in Vietnam's Central Highlands and Mekong Delta regions.

To extend circular economy solutions to the coffee sector, the project is seeking consultants to collaborate with Bechamp Agricultural Cooperative in Dak Nong on researching and applying organic microbial fertilizers made from bananas, fish, and other agricultural by-products. This consultancy aims to promote sustainable agriculture, minimize environmental impact, and enhance coffee yield, quality, and soil health.

Please refer to the attached Terms of Reference (TOR) for further details.

 Interested candidates should send their Profiles, and Technical and Financial Proposal to Helvetas Vietnam at trannhat@cdc.org.vn, tuan.nguyen@helvetas.org and helvetas.vietnam@helvetas.org by March 31, 2025.