Term of Reference (TOR)
Technical Field Coordinator (ESG) for
Mekong Sustainable Supply Chains Transformation and Advancement (Mekong Sustain)
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Department/Unit
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Trade and Investment Facilitation Department (TIF)
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Position
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Technical Field Coordinators (ESG) for Mekong Sustain Project Thailand and Laos (1)
Vietnam (1)
Cambodia (1)
Myanmar (1)
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Report to
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Project Manager (ESG) and Project Technical Consultant
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Contract Type
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Special Service Contract
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Timeframe
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from August 1, 2025, to July 30, 2026
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Duty Station
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Primarily field-based in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and
Myanmar, with partial home-based work as applicable.
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1. About Mekong Institute
Mekong Institute (MI) is an intergovernmental organization that contributes to regional cooperation and integration through capacity development, dialogue, and advocacy for sustainable socioeconomic development and poverty alleviation in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS).
Founded and represented by the Mekong countries (Cambodia, China, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam), MI aligns its strategies with the core tenets of the GMS Cooperation Program Strategic Framework 2030, ASEAN Economic Community,and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
MI supports these frameworks through the implementation of projects across the areas of Agricultural Development andCommercialization (ADC), Trade and Investment Facilitation (TIF), and Sustainable Energy and Environment (SEE) while addressing issues of social inclusion and vulnerability, digital economy and innovation, and labor mobility. This comprehensive approach cements holistic and sustainable developmental impacts in the subregion and beyond.
2. Mekong Sustainable Supply Chains Transformation and Advancement (Mekong Sustain) Project
Mekong Institute is implementing a project on Mekong Sustainable Supply Chains Transformation and Advancement subject to final approval by the donor. The project aims to support Companies suppliers/component manufactures to improvetheir ESG performance through an interplay of Leading companies, SME suppliers, /assemblers, Technology providers and Financing companies. Leading manufacturers guide SMEs in ESG adoption through technology and financing options, while Companies suppliers and assemblers identify improvement areas on ESG standards to comply requirements of lead companies through adoption of ESG solutions accessing affordable technologies and financing options. This is aimed to enable companies’ suppliers/component suppliers to enter the global supply chain while reducing carbon footprint. The Companies will also be provided with financing access to technology and credit through different forms of credit, leasing, tocover the cost of technological solutions. ESG regional policy adaptation will be channeled through AMEICC Working Group on the West-East Corridor Development platform/Mekong-Japan Cooperation framework. The duration of the project is 2 yearsfor implementation in five Mekong countries namely Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam.
Under this project, a series of activities will be implemented by MI and its project partners during the project period of two years relating to:
i. Conduct preparatory research on global and regional trends on ESG as input to training curriculum development.
ii. Training to selected Companies in CLMTV and facilitate matching with solution providers and financial institutions to monitor the progress of decarbonization plans for the Companies
iii. Conduct a one-on-one consultancy arrangement, monitoring and evaluation of decarbonization plan of the Companies. The evaluation result will be reported to the West-East Corridor Development Working Group (WEC-WG) with policy recommendations toward Mekong countries to accelerate Companies’ action toward decarbonization through regulations and supports.
The project target group includes 150 Companies/suppliers representing three sectors on i. automobiles, ii. textiles and iii. agriculture and food industry from Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam.
3. Technical Field Coordinator of the Mekong Sustain Project
The Technical Field Coordinator will provide localized technical support and on-the-ground coordination to ensure the effective implementation of project activities in alignment with the project's objectives.
The role will focus on supporting ESG capacity building for SMEs, facilitating access to appropriate technology and financing options, and contributing to the co-creation of practical ESG solutions tailored to local contexts.
The Technical Field Coordinator will work closely with project stakeholders to monitor implementation progress,provide technical input, and report regularly to the Project Manager and Technical Consultant and the MI team. This position is critical for translating strategic direction into actionable support for SMEs across target countries.
The Technical Field Coordinator will take the lead in implementing key tasks under the project:
4. Scope of Work and Responsibility
The Technical Field Coordinator will support the operational delivery of project activities at the national level, under the guidance of the Project Manager, the Technical Consultant, and the Mekong Institute team. Key responsibilities include the following:
- Participate in Training-of-Trainers (ToT) sessions organized by the project at the designated regional location andschedule.
- Collaborate with the project team to identify and recruit eligible SMEs to participate in national training programs, based on the following country's targets. The selected SMEs must commit to full participation in all relevant project activities, including post-training support.
- Thailand: 30 SMEs
- Vietnam: 30 SMEs
- Lao PDR: 15 SMEs
- Myanmar: 15 SMEs
- Cambodia: 15 SMEs
- Support national-level training sessions in coordination with an assigned co-trainer and the Mekong Sustain project team. Guidance on tailoring training delivery according to the discussions and feedback from the SMEs and trade bodies, and content provided by others. .
- Provide on-the-ground technical assistance and encouragement to SMEs to enroll on the Mekong Sustain program, collecting necessary data per the guidance provided by MI for supporting them in developing the GHG inventory reportsvia the project’s digital platform. MI expects to develop such reports starting immediately following the training and completing before 4 weeks of completion of such training. Feedback from these sessions should be documented and relayed to the Technical Consultant.
- Prepare detailed training reports and support the collection of post-training feedback from participating SMEs on training quality, project support mechanisms, and management aspects.
- Assist the Mekong Institute project team and Technical Consultants in identifying and compiling a database of potential in-country partners, such as financial institutions, sustainability solution providers, and technical service companies. This includes collecting organization names, contact persons, websites, and descriptions of services offered. Please note that the final decision regarding any potential collaboration with identified organizations rests solely with the Mekong Institute. MI reserves the exclusive right to approve or decline such partnerships based on its internal assessment and strategic alignment.
- Support translation, localization, and adaptation of training and project materials to ensure they are culturally and linguistically appropriate.
5. Deliverables and Renumeration
The Technical Field Coordinator's payment will be based on satisfactory submission and acceptance of the following deliverables. The indicative time investment for each deliverable is provided for planning purposes, with the understandingthat actual time may vary based on project needs and mutual agreement.
Thailand and Laos
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No
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Deliverables
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Deadline
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Payment
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1
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Participation in two Training-of-Trainers (ToT)
sessions organized by the project.
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30 Aug 2025
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3,000 USD
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2
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Roadmap for Recruitment of SMEs for national training sessions, based on country-specific targets and beyond to achieve program goals of
minimum of 60 for Thailand and 15 for Laos
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3
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Delivery of the national training session defined
by the project team.
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30 Oct 2025
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7,000 USD
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4
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Recruiting SMEs in line with the above roadmap and Submission of data for estimating GHG inventory reports for all assigned SMEs (30 SMEs for Thailand and 15 SMEs for Laos), through the project’s Decarbonization Portal, within four
weeks after each training session.
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5
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Identification and documentation of potential in- country partners (e.g. FIs, technology providers),
including contact info and services.
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6
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Other expenses (Local Transport and
accommodation, miscellaneous)
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2,000 USD
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Total
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12,000 USD
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Vietnam
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No
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Deliverables
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Deadline
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Payment
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1
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Participation in two Training-of-Trainers (ToT)
sessions organized by the project.
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30 Aug 2025
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2,000 USD
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2
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Roadmap for Recruitment of SMEs for national training sessions, based on country-specific
targets based on program goals of 40.
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3
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Delivery of the national training session defined by the project team.
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30 Oct 2025
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5,000 USD
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4
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Recruiting SMEs in line with the above roadmap and Submission of data for estimating GHG inventory reports for all assigned SMEs (30 SMEs for Vietnam), through the project’s Decarbonization Portal, within four weeks after
each training session.
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5
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Identification and documentation of potential in- country partners (e.g. FIs, technology providers),
including contact info and services.
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6
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Other expenses (Local Transport and accommodation, miscellaneous)
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1,000 USD
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Total
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8,000 USD
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Cambodia
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No
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Deliverables
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Deadline
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Payment
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1
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Participation in two Training-of-Trainers (ToT)
sessions organized by the project.
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30 Aug 2025
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1,000 USD
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2
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Roadmap for Recruitment of SMEs for national training sessions, based on country-specific
targets in line with the program goals of 15
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3
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Delivery of the national training session defined
by the project team.
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30 Oct 2025
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2,500 USD
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4
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Recruiting SMEs in line with the above roadmap and Submission of data for estimating GHG inventory reports for all assigned SMEs (15 SMEs for Cambodia), through the project’s Decarbonization Portal, within four weeks after
each training session.
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5
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Identification and documentation of potential in- country partners (e.g. FIs, technology providers),
including contact info and services.
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6
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Other expenses (Local Transport and accommodation, miscellaneous)
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500 USD
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Total
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4,000 USD
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Myanmar
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No
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Deliverables
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Deadline
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Payment
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1
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Participation in two Training-of-Trainers (ToT)
sessions organized by the project.
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30 Aug 2025
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1,000 USD
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2
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Roadmap for Recruitment of SMEs for national training sessions, based on country-specific
targets in line with the program goals of 15
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3
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Delivery of the national training session defined
by the project team.
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30 Oct 2025
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2,500 USD
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4
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Recruiting SMEs in line with the above roadmap and Submission of data for estimating for GHG inventory reports for all assigned SMEs (15 SMEs for Myanmar), through the project’s Decarbonization Portal, within four weeks after
each training session.
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5
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Identification and documentation of potential in- country partners (e.g. FIs, technology providers),
including contact info and services.
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6
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Other expenses (Local Transport and
accommodation, miscellaneous)
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500 USD
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Total
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4,000 USD
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6. Payment Modality
Payment will be processed upon the satisfactory completion of the deliverables outlined in Section 5, based on the work plan and performance indicators jointly designed and agreed upon with the HR and project team.
- The payment will be made on a lump-sum basis, aligned with the submission of deliverables (in Section no.5) and contingent upon the satisfactory quality and timely delivery of outputs.
- Timesheet submission is not required. Instead, verification of work will be based on documented task completion, submitted deliverables, and project team validation.
- The position does not include benefits such as health insurance, relocation, or annual leave typically admissible to MI staff.
- The position is co-terminus with the project duration or subject to fund availability or performance.
7. Governance Cooperation Clause
To ensure effective collaboration, project continuity, and appropriate role delineation, the following provisions are established:
- Governance and Decision-Making Structure: The Technical Field Coordinator acknowledges that all strategic and operational decision-making authority rests solely with MI. In the event of any disagreements related to project governance or implementation, MI shall retain the final authority. The Technical Field Coordinator shall not represent or assume any executive decision-making capacity unless explicitly authorized in writing. The Technical Field Coordinator will report to MI’s Project Manager.
- Reporting and Coordination: The Technical Field Coordinator shall report to the designated project focal point appointed by MI and adhere to the project's internal reporting and coordination mechanisms. All communication with internal teams must be coordinated in accordance with MI's project management protocols.
- Capacity Building and Local Ownership: The Technical Field Coordinator understands that the project aims to empower and build the capacity of local partners, networks, and stakeholders, such as ViEF, FTI, LNCCI, and the ToT-trained trainers. Contributions shall be advisory in nature, fostering sustainability and continuity beyond theConsultant's engagement.
- Reputational and Operational Risk: The Technical Field Coordinator agrees to avoid any action or communication that could lead to stakeholder confusion or reputational risk to MI or its partners (e.g., misrepresentation of organizational affiliation). The Technical Field Coordinator shall clearly identify the entity on whose behalf they are acting and shall not speak or act in the name of MI unless formally mandated.
- Conflict of Interest and Dual Roles: The Technical Field Coordinator confirms he/she will disclose any concurrent professional commitments that could present a conflict of interest. The Technical Field Coordinator agrees to avoid any real or perceived conflict between their role in this project and their other professional affiliations and to implement necessary safeguards to preserve the integrity and independence of this engagement.
- Approval of expenses for Travel etc.: The Technical Field Coordinator confirms he/she will seek prior permission fromthe Project Coordinator of MI before spending, providing complete details of the travel plan with proper justification based on MI’s format.
8. Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, sustainable development, or a related field Strong knowledge of sustainability principles, ESG frameworks, and relevant regulations.
- Proficiency in B2B relationship building and managements.
- Proficient in project management, data gathering and analysisExperience working in the respective Mekong/ASEAN countries is desirable.
- Demonstrated relationship in working with industrial trade bodies, government organizations involved in SME capacity building etc.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Good command of spoken and written English.
9. Application Process
If you have the skills and experience to excel in this role and are passionate about promoting equitable and inclusive economic growth in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS), we invite you to apply.
Please submit your CV and cover letter via the appropriate link below:
https://forms.office.com/r/HcaVHV7f3x
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. When applying, please select the country for which you wish to apply.
Important: Please ensure that all attached documents (CV and cover letter) are accessible to MI staff. Files must not be restricted or require special permissions to view.
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