GHS Training Strategy and Programme Development Consultant

The consultant will establish the technical foundation for a national GHS capacity-building programme in Vietnam by assessing the existing legal, regulatory and institutional framework, identifying priority capacity-building needs, and developing a comprehensive training programme and supporting materials tailored to the Vietnamese context. The role involves reviewing legislation, consulting stakeholders, designing and developing training content, and finalizing the capacity-building package.

Responsibilities

• Review relevant national legislation, policies, regulations, guidance documents, institutional arrangements, and existing training resources related to the implementation of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) in Vietnam.
• Consult with UNEP, ICCA, Vinachemia, and other relevant stakeholders to identify technical priorities, target audiences, existing capacities, and priority capacity-building needs.
• Prepare an inception overview outlining the proposed methodology, detailed workplan, workshop approach, preliminary programme structure, learning objectives, and implementation schedule.
• Assess priority technical and institutional capacity-building needs based on the desk review and stakeholder consultations.
• Design a comprehensive GHS capacity-building programme tailored to the Vietnamese context and the identified needs of government authorities, industry, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Develop the proposed workshop agenda, learning objectives, training methodology, and structure of the technical sessions.
• Prepare an initial draft of the training programme and core technical content for review by UNEP and relevant stakeholders.
• Develop the technical content and materials required for the training programme, including presentations, participant materials, trainer's guide, practical exercises, case studies, and technical reference materials.
• Develop practical examples and exercises supporting the application of GHS requirements, including hazard classification, chemical labelling, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and hazard communication.
• Prepare pre- and post-training assessments, participant evaluation tools, and other workshop resources to support effective learning and subsequent evaluation of the training.
• Ensure that the training materials are technically accurate, practical, user-friendly, and appropriately adapted to the Vietnamese context.
• Present the draft capacity-building package for review by UNEP and relevant technical stakeholders and respond to comments and technical inputs received.
• Revise and finalize the GHS capacity-building package based on the feedback received.
• Submit the complete package in editable formats, ready for subsequent use in the delivery of the national GHS training workshop.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Toxicology, Environmental Sciences, Occupational Health and Safety, Chemical Safety, or a closely related field is required.
• A first-level university degree in one of the above fields, in combination with two additional years of qualifying professional experience, may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
• A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in chemical management, chemical safety, or the implementation of GHS is required.
• Demonstrated expertise in GHS hazard classification, chemical labelling, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), hazard communication, and the application of GHS requirements is required.
• Demonstrated experience in assessing capacity-building needs and designing technical training programmes and guidance materials on GHS, chemical safety, or chemicals management for government authorities, industry, or other stakeholders is required.
• Experience working with Vietnam's chemical management and regulatory framework, including with government agencies, industry associations, chemical manufacturers, or other relevant stakeholders, is desirable.
• Experience supporting international organizations, industry associations, or multi-stakeholder initiatives related to chemical safety, chemicals management, or GHS implementation is desirable.
• Fluency in oral and written English is required.
• Fluency in oral and written Vietnamese is highly desirable.

Skills

• Chemical Management
• Chemical Safety
• GHS Implementation
• GHS Hazard Classification
• Chemical Labelling
• Safety Data Sheets
• Hazard Communication
• Capacity Building Needs Analysis
• Training Programme Design
• Training Development
• Guidance Materials Development
• Regulatory Framework Analysis
• Multi-Stakeholder Consultation
• Chemical Safety Legislation Review
• Vietnam Chemical Regulations
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Fluency in English
• Fluency in Vietnamese

Languages

English, Vietnamese