Consulting team to develop Digital Transformation Strategy and Action Plan for Vietnamese Cocoa SMEs
Under the SWITCH-Asia program of the European Union, we are implementing the Project “Circular Economy Cocoa: From Bean to Bar” with the main objective of developing circular economy solutions in cocoa and other agri-food sectors, leading to equitable economic growth decoupled from harmful environmental impacts. The Project is implemented within 04 years from 2022 to 2026 in some cacao provinces in Central Highlands and Mekong Delta of Vietnam.
Digital technologies have the potential to revolutionize Vietnamese agriculture by helping farmers and enterprises work more precisely, efficiently, and sustainably. Enhancing the traceability of the cocoa supply chain is an important means of increasing the sustainability and accountability of the chocolate and cocoa sector. Digitalization in farm management and traceability will contribute to the growth of efficient, environmentally sound supply chains.
In partnership with key cocoa producers in Vietnam, Helvetas Vietnam is seeking experienced consultants to develop a comprehensive digital transformation strategy for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) operating within Vietnam's cocoa sector. The objective is to modernize and enhance the efficiency, sustainability, and competitiveness of the cocoa supply chain in alignment with local and international standards.
The specific objectives of this consultancy are (i) to develop a digital transformation strategy for small and medium enterprises in the cocoa sector in Vietnam, and (ii) to identify the roadmap and develop an action plan for “going digital” considering the particular characteristics of Vietnam cocoa supply chain, domestic social and economic conditions, adaptable to the local and international requirements on farm management and food traceability.
The output of this consultancy will be used as a guideline and useful resource for project SME partners in Vietnam in the process of planning and implementing their digital transformation.
See attached TOR for details.
Interesting candidates should send Technical and Financial Proposals to the Helvetas Vietnam – Circular Economy Cocoa Project at the following emails: helvetas.vietnam@helvetas.org and tuan.nguyen@helvetas.org.
Deadline of submission: December 12th, 2023.