Communication Service Provider for Promoting Circular Economy Innovations from the EU-Funded Circular Economy Cocoa Project
HELVETAS is an independent development organization based in Switzerland with affiliated organizations in Germany and the United States. Helvetas has been active in Vietnam since 1995, working in various areas typically Agriculture, Biodiversity Conservation, Forestry, Eco-Tourism, and Rural Economy.
Under the European Union's SWITCH-Asia programme, HELVETAS is implementing the project “Circular Economy Cocoa: From Bean to Bar,” which aims to develop circular economy solutions within the cocoa and agri-food sectors. This project, which began in 2022, is active in 6-7 cocoa-growing provinces across the Central Highlands and Mekong Delta of Vietnam.
The project has successfully piloted innovative models such as:
- Biochar production from agri-waste using pyrolysis technology
- Gasification technology for agricultural drying
- Biodegradable materials (bioplastics, paper, pallets) from agri-waste
- Cocoa wine/liquor made from fermented cocoa pulp
These innovations contribute to waste reduction, increased farmer income, and sustainable agriculture. A strategic communication campaign is required to enhance visibility, inspire replication, and attract partnerships for scaling these solutions.
Helvetas is seeking communication service provider(s) to design and implement a bilingual (Vietnamese & English) communication campaign.
Details are provided in the attached TOR.
Interested candidates should submit proposals to Helvetas Vietnam at diep.dinh@helvetas.org and helvetas.vietnam@helvetas.org by August 20, 2025 with the subject line: "Proposal – Communication Services for Circular Cocoa Project".