Decision No. 121/2000/QD-BNN-TCCB on the establishment of the "International Support Program Office" (ISG Secretariat) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development

DECISION OF THE MINISTER

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Regarding the establishment of the "International Support Program Office" (ISG Secretariat)

of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development

Pursuant to the Decree No. 73/CP dated November 1, 1995 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development;
Pursuant to Decision No. 132/QĐ-BNN-HTQT dated September 22, 1999 of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development on the issuance of the management and utilization regulations for foreign aid directly managed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development;
Based on the Minutes and agreements reached between relevant ministries and sectors of Vietnam and representatives of some countries and international organizations meeting in Hanoi (on January 10, 1997, March 24, 1997, February 18, 2000, and May 30, 2000), and the consensus on the Terms of Reference (TOR) of the International Support Program between the donors and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development;
Considering the proposals of the Director of the Personnel Department and the Director of the International Cooperation Department,

DECISION:

Article 1. Establish the International Support Program Office (ISG Secretariat) (in English: ISG Secretariat) ISG Secretariatto directly implement the tasks and activities of the International Support Program (ISG) of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development according to the guidance and plans approved by the International Support Program Steering Board (ISG Steering Board).

The International Support Program Office shall have its own account at the Bank and may use the seal of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development for transactions and operations. The office of the International Support Program Office is located at No. 2 Ngoc Ha, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi City (Room 209 and 210 Building A9). Telephone: (84 - 4) 7336610, Fax: (84 - 4) 7336624, Email: [email protected].

Article 2. Tasks of the International Support Program Office:

a- Assist the Steering Board in organizing the implementation of tasks according to the approved program and plan.

b- Maintain constant contact with Vietnamese and international parties implementing the International Agricultural Support Program and rural development.

c- Prepare documents, provide information to members, organize regular and extraordinary meetings of the Steering Board and the full meetings of the International Support Program.

d- Support the specialized working groups of the International Support Program in their activities in specific fields.

đ- Update databases on foreign-funded development projects (ODA, FDI...) and international support activities, and information on ISG activities.

e- Manage assets and financial resources of the Office serving the activities of the International Support Program.

Article 3. The International Support Program Office includes:

+ Office leadership

- The Office Director兼任国际支持计划管理委员会副主席（国际合作司司长） 国际支持计划

- Office Manager

+ Supporting staff:

- Secretary

- Accountant

- IT Specialist

- Driver

- Administrative Clerk

+ Specialized Working Groups:

These working groups are established temporarily, with the participation of domestic and international experts based on specific tasks and requirements set by the Steering Board.

Entrust the Director of the International Cooperation Department to directly manage the Office (International Support Program), responsible for its activities and transactions; propose personnel recruitment and labor contract signing according to the necessary job content; manage the finances and assets of the Program.

Article 4. The operating budget of the International Support Program Office and the specialized working groups is funded by international organizations according to the agreements and current regulations. The Director of the International Support Program Office manages the account and is responsible for the expenditure activities and periodic settlement reports according to the current regulations on managing aid funds and the regulations of the donors.

The expenditure standards for the activities of the Office must be reviewed and approved by the Vietnamese and international parties participating in the International Support Program. The accounts and expenditures of the Program must be audited by independent auditing agencies before annual settlement according to the State Budget Law, government regulations, and the Ministry of Finance.

Article 5. THIS DECISION SHALL TAKE EFFECT 15 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SIGNATURE.

Article 6. The Head of the General Office of the Ministry, the Directors of the Personnel Department and the International Cooperation Department, the Director of the International Support Program Office, the Office Manager, and the heads of related units under the Ministry are responsible for implementing this Decision.