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Activity name (as stated in the original proposal):
Activity 1.2.3: Support the application of tools to improve prosecutions of wildlife crime with adequate sentencing
Sub-activity: Update and develop the “Guidance on the application of law in the handling of wildlife-related cases” (referred to as the Point to Prove - P2P Guide)
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Service (to be performed): Update the P2P Guide and deliver the training course on application of the P2P Guide
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Location of Service provided: On-site and selected provinces/cites
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Duration of Service’s performance: October 2025 to March 2026
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WCS’s person in charge (PIC):
Nguyen Phuong Thao
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I. Background:
Between 2021 and 2023, WCS Viet Nam, in collaboration with the Department of Legal Affairs, the Supreme People’s Procuracy (SPP), conducted research on the “Point to Prove” - an overarching analytical tool for wildlife crime cases, which has been successfully applied in various countries and developed training materials entitled “Guidance on the application of law in the handling of wildlife-related cases” (referred to as the Point to Prove - P2P Guide). The P2P Guide has been introduced and trained for representatives of several law enforcement and judicial agencies in provinces and cities such as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Thanh Hoa and Lam Dong Provice. According to post-training surveys, participants highly appreciated the practicality of this tool in supporting the successful handling of many wildlife crime cases.
However, recent extensive institutional reforms in the police, the people’s procuracy, and the people’s courts, as well as significant changes in criminal, administrative, and wildlife conservation laws, require that the P2P Guide be updated and further developed to ensure consistency with the current legal framework – particularly provisions directly related to handling wildlife crime cases such as criminal classification, evidence handling, and trial jurisdiction….
To introduce and expand the application of the P2P in the adjudication of wildlife crime cases within the court system, while also updating recent changes related to wildlife crime trials, WCS Viet Nam seeks a (01) consultant group to support the implementation of activities.
II. Objectives:
- Conduct research and update the P2P Guide to ensure alignment with the current Vietnamese legal framework and the adjudication of wildlife crime cases;
- Introduce and provide guidance on the application of the P2P Guide in the court sector, with a focus on judges and court examiners in selected provinces and cites.
III. Description of work:
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Activities
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Outputs/ deliverables
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Completed by
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Allotted time (# of days)
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Payment schedule
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I. Update the P2P Guide
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Determined on the basis of the service provider’s proposal and subject to approval by WCS Viet Nam
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1. Develop the content outline that needs to be updated and developed in the P2P Guide:
- Review the current P2P Guide and similar tools successfully applied in other countries;
- Review the Judges’ Handbook and other professional guidance/materials on handling wildlife crimes developed by WCS and other organizations and projects in Viet Nam;
- Review and update current legal documents/ guidelines related to wildlife protection and the handling of wildlife-related cases;
- Identify the contents that need to be updated and improved in the current P2P Guide, and agree upon them with WCS Viet Nam.
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- Draft updated version of the P2P Guide.
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October 2025
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1st Payment will be made in one installment within 15 days after the consulting deliverables are completed and approved by WCS
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2. Identify the challenges and obstacles in the adjudication of wildlife crime cases:
- Review and analyze the application of law in verdicts on wildlife crimes from 2023 to 2025;
- Consult with judges of the People’s Courts at all levels.
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3. Develop an updated version of the P2P Guide, ensuring the following elements are incorporated:
- Relevant and up-to-date legal regulations related to wildlife crime and its derivative crimes;
- A clear mechanism of inter-agency coordination;
- Legal and procedural solutions to address those inconsistencies or challenges
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4. Finalize the updated version of the P2P Guide
- Consult with experts and relevant government agencies on the draft update of the P2P Guide;
- Finalize the content and format of the P2P Guide based on consultations;
- Develop the digital version of the P2P Guide, integrating mind maps to visualize the processes.
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- Final version of the P2P Guide (printed and digital version).
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November 2025
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2nd Payment will be made in one installment within 15 days after the consulting deliverables are completed and approved by WCS
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II. Organize the training course on the P2P application
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1. Before the training
- Conduct a pre-training survey on training needs;
- Discuss and agree with WCS on the participants and the training agenda;
- Coordinate with WCS Viet Nam to develop training materials and deliver them at two (02) training courses as assigned;
- Coordinate with WCS Viet Nam to arrange logistics for the training courses, including implementation plan, communication plan, backdrop design, list of participants and experts;
- Prepare and issue invitations to local People’s Courts; confirm participation of trainees.
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- Pre-training survey results;
- List of participants and experts;
- Training report submitted to the relevant agencies.
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December 2025
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2. During the training
- Coordinate with WCS to organize two (02) training courses in Hanoi and Quang Tri, ensuring technical and logistical requirements are met in accordance with the agreed plan.
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3. After the training
- Develop a post-training survey plan to assess the effectiveness of applying the P2P Guide;
- Conduct field surveys with participant groups;
- Develop a report on post-training survey results.
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- A post-training results report.
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March 2026
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3rd Payment will be made in one installment within 15 days after the consulting deliverables are completed and approved by WCS
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Total allotted time (total working days): To be determined based on the service provider’s proposal and approved by WCS.
IV. Requirements (selection criteria):
The team of experts responsible for coordinating with WCS Viet Nam and other partners to implement the above-mentioned activities shall meet the following criteria:
01 Technical team (up to 03 people):
- Holds a Master’s or PhD degree in Law, Judiciary, Procuracy, or other related fields;
- Has at least 5-10 years of professional experience in law enforcement or legal research;
- Skills in legal research, analysis, and assessment of relevant legislation and data, as well as preparation of analytical reports;
- Experience in training/teaching for judicial officers.
- Ability to liaise and work closely with local law enforcement agencies;
- Knowledge and understanding of the handling of violations of wildlife protection regulations in Viet Nam;
01 Coordination team (up to 02 people):
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Law, Social Sciences, Public Administration, or other relevant fields.
- Have experience in organizing training courses or workshops at educational institutions or coordinating activities with non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
- Knowledge and understanding of the handling of violations of wildlife protection regulations in Viet Nam.
V. Application procedure:
Interested candidates are kindly requested to submit the applications via email to vietnamconsulting@wcs.org before 17:00 on 31 October 2025, including the following documents:
- Technical proposal (in Word format) outlining the methodology to achieve the deliverables/outputs specified in Section III;
- Personnel plan and CVs demonstrating relevant work experience and research outputs of the proposed team members (links or soft copies may be provided);
- Financial proposal (in VND, Excel format), indicating the total number of working days, the proposed daily rate for each member, inclusive of all applicable taxes and fees (e.g., personal income tax, VAT, etc.).
Note:
- Interested candidate(s) are encouraged to send an email to vietnamconsulting@wcs.org for suggested templates for technical and financial proposals.
- Only shortlisted candidate(s) will be contacted