Technical Support on the Pilot Production and Tesing of Biodegradable Coconut-based Pallets

Helvetas is an independent organization for development based in Switzerland with affiliated organizations in Germany and the United States. Helvetas has been active in Vietnam since 1994, working in various areas, typically Agriculture, Bio-conservation, Forestry, Eco-Tourism, and Rural Economy.

Under the SWITCH-Asia programme 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 in four (04) years from 2022 to 2026 in 6-7 cacao provinces in the Central Highlands and the Mekong Delta of Vietnam. 

HELVETAS Vietnam is currently seeking a consulting team/firm to provide technical support for the pilot production and technical testing of 500 coconut-based pallets. These pallets are intended to meet industrial-grade standards of durability, load-bearing capacity, and moisture resistance — offering an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional materials.

See the attached TOR for details.

Interested candidates should submit applications to Helvetas Vietnam – Circular Economy Cocoa Project at the following email addresses: helvetas.vietnam@helvetas.org and diep.dinh@helvetas.org by July 25, 2025.