Total 4 job vacancies by SNV

Scope of work

The Consultant will be responsible for completing the following tasks:

Task 1: Emergency Response Planning

• Identify and define emergency scenarios, including but not limited to fire, explosion, equipment failure, and other operational incidents;
• Develop emergency response procedures (SOPs) for each scenario;
• Establish an Incident Command Structure (ICS) with clear roles and responsibilities;
• Develop evacuation procedures, escape routes, and assembly points;
• Define communication protocols and emergency contact systems;
• Provide recommendations for training and emergency drills.

Task 2: Fire Risk Assessment and Hazard Analysis

• Conduct fire hazard identification and fire load assessment for key areas;
• Define fire risk zoning across the facility;
• Identify potential ignition sources and fire propagation pathways;
• Assess existing fire protection measures (if any);
• Perform a gap analysis against applicable standards and regulations (e.g., QCVN/TCVN or equivalent)

Task 3: Integrated Fire Safety Technical Assessment and System Configuration

• Preparation of fire protection layout drawings indicating key components (e.g., hydrants, extinguishers, detection devices, alarm points, and evacuation routes);
• Development of fire water supply and distribution concepts, including storage and pumping arrangements;
• Preparation of system schematics for fire detection and alarm systems;
• Identification and configuration of appropriate fire suppression systems (e.g., hydrant, sprinkler, or other relevant systems);
• Indicative calculations to validate system adequacy (e.g., water demand, coverage, and response capacity);
• Development of equipment lists and technical specifications.

Scope of work

The Consultant will be responsible for completing the following tasks:

Task 1: Review of Project Inputs

• Review available project documentation, including proposed production capacity, feedstock types, and site characteristics.
• Assess suitable biochar production technologies and process configurations for the project.
• Define key design assumptions and technical parameters.

Task 2: Biochar Production Process Design

• Develop the conceptual production process for the biochar facility.
• Prepare Process Flow Diagrams (PFD) describing key process stages, including feedstock preparation, pyrolysis, biochar handling, and storage.
• Estimate production outputs, by-products, and energy requirements.

Task 3: Equipment Review and Integration

• Review technical specifications of the existing biochar production equipment provided by HUSK.
• Verify equipment capacity, footprint, and installation requirements.
• Integrate the equipment into the process design and plant layout.
• Identify additional supporting equipment required for plant operation.

Task 4: Preliminary Plant Layout

• Develop a preliminary plant layout showing key functional areas including: feedstock receiving and storage, production units, biochar handling and storage, utilities and supporting infrastructure.
• Ensure the layout supports safe operation, material flow efficiency & regulatory compliance.

Task 5: Preliminary Utility and Electrical Requirements

• Estimate key utility requirements, including electricity demand, water consumption, and other utilities required for the facility.
• Identify major electrical loads associated with the production process.
• Develop preliminary electrical load estimation and conceptual power distribution to support the plant layout and equipment configuration.

Scope of work

The Consultant will be responsible for completing the following tasks:

Task 1: Project Review and Regulatory Assessment

• Review available project documentation, including preliminary process design, production capacity, and proposed site layout for the biochar facility.
• Review applicable environmental regulations, standards, and EIA requirements under Vietnamese law.
• Identify key environmental aspects associated with biochar production technology, including potential air emissions, particulate matter, wastewater generation, and solid waste streams.

Task 2: Environmental Baseline Survey

Conduct environmental baseline surveys at the project site and surrounding areas to establish current environmental conditions, including:

• Ambient air quality;
• Surface water/Groundwater quality (if applicable);
• Soil quality;
• Noise and vibration levels;
• Existing environmental and socio-economic conditions in the surrounding area.

Task 3: Identification and Assessment of Potential Environmental Impacts

Identify and assess potential environmental impacts associated with the project during both the construction and operational phases, including:

• Construction phase impacts:
  • Dust emissions from land clearing, earthworks, and construction activities;
  • Noise and vibration from construction machinery;
  • Wastewater from construction activities and worker camps;
  • Construction solid waste and hazardous waste generation;
  • Traffic impacts related to material transport.
• Operational phase impacts:
  • Air emissions and particulate matter from biochar production processes;
  • Dust generation during feedstock handling and biochar storage;
  • Wastewater generation from production processes and domestic use;
  • Solid waste and hazardous waste management;
  • Noise and odor emissions from plant operations;
  • Potential impacts on surrounding communities and environment.

Task 4: Environmental Mitigation and Management Measures

Propose preliminary environmental mitigation measures and environmental management strategies to minimize potential impacts, including:

• Air emission control concepts;
• Wastewater management and treatment approaches;
• Solid waste management measures;
• Environmental monitoring considerations.

Task 5: Preparation, Submission, and Approval for the Environmental Impact Assessment Report

• Prepare the complete EIA report and supporting technical documentation in compliance with applicable regulations;
• Submit and follow up the full EIA dossier to the relevant environmental authorities;
• Provide technical clarification to the EIA appraisal committee when requested;
• Update the EIA report in response to comments from the appraisal committee;
• Support the project owner until the EIA report is formally approved (Approved EIA Decision).

Capacity Building & Technical Support

• Deliver ESG training and tailored coaching for MSMEs, cooperatives, business associations, and CSOs.
• Support the application of the ESG scorecard and development of ESG action plans at enterprise and cooperative level.
• Provide advisory services to MSMEs and cooperatives on ESG adoption and compliance with EU and national requirements.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the focal point for local government agencies, cooperatives, and business associations in the province.
• Facilitate multi-stakeholder dialogues and local coordination platforms on ESG practices.
• Strengthen community and civil society engagement through supporting Citizen-Generated Data Initiatives (CGDIs).

Implementation Support

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the ESG Resource Hub with locally relevant content.
• Lead stakeholder mapping effort for their respective province.
• Identify and document good practices, lessons learned, and case studies from the province.
• Support organisation of provincial-level events, including investor matchmaking and ESG leadership recognition.

Monitoring & Reporting

• Collect and analyse ESG-related data from MSMEs, cooperatives, and CSOs in the province.
• Provide regular updates to the Project Manager on progress, challenges, and risks.
• Contribute to donor and SNV reporting with provincial case studies and results.