Job vacancy at IFC-MPDF
JOB OPPORTUNITYIFC-MPDF is a multi-donor funded initiative set up by the International Finance Corporation in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Lao PDR, to reduce poverty through sustainable private sector development. The Facility's goal is to help small and medium-sized enterprises solve common operational and management problems and compete more successfully in the global economy. IFC-MPDF works through six interrelated programs that seek to improve the business environment, develop the financial sector, improve managerial capacity, and increase sustainable business practices in three sectors that are central to economic growth and poverty reduction – tourism, agribusiness, and garments. IFC-MPDF's donors are the Asian Development Bank, Australia, Canada, Finland, IFC, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
The Business Enabling Environment (BEE) Program of IFC-MPDF seeks to improve the institutional, legal, and regulatory environment which businesses operate. Activities of the program include:
* providing technical and other assistance to government to aid in developing private sector legislation, polices and procedures
* facilitating dialogue among stakeholders through government/private sector forums and other means
* conducting applied research on private sector issues
* making research findings and other relevant information widely available in national languages and English through publications, seminars and the mass media
* developing the capacity of business associations in targeted sectors (finance, tourism, agri-business and garments) to advocate effectively for their members
* promoting good corporate citizenship
The program addresses issues that are priorities for government, the business community and MPDF’s donors, and seeks to build capacity and maximize outreach by working through government counterparts, business associations and the mass media.
PRIVATE SECTOR DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST FOR LAO PDR & CAMBODIA
IFC-MPDF is looking to recruit a Private Sector Development Specialist for Lao PDR and Cambodia, based in Vientiane, Lao PDR. The incumbent will also be Head of Office of the IFC-MPDF Vientiane office.
Candidates should possess the following:
* Advanced degree in international development, law, economics, public policy, business or related field
* Minimum five (05) years of relevant working experience in private sector development focusing on BEE/investment climate issues
* A proven track record of both project and human resources management
* Excellent analytical skills, as demonstrated through a track record of qualitative and quantitative research
* Strong interpersonal skills, and demonstrated capacity to network and work with a wide range of stakeholders within and outside MPDF/the World Bank group, including businesses, international organizations, business support institutions including business associations and training entities, and government
* Relevant experience in the Mekong region is preferred
* Excellent communication and writing skills in English; other language ability (Laotian, Thai, French, Khmer) is an asset
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (Vietnam, based in Hanoi)
IFC-MPDF is looking to recruit a Business Development Officer to lead its work in Provincial Simplification – helping to simplify business procedures and improve the investment climate in a select number of provinces throughout Vietnam.
Candidates should possess the following:
* An advanced degree in business, management, law, economics, public policy, or a related field
* Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience, with demonstrated high performance in the areas of management consulting, project management, research and writing and policy advocacy
* Excellent analytical skills, as demonstrated through a track record of qualitative and quantitative research
* Strong interpersonal skills, and demonstrated capacity to network and work with a wide range of stakeholders including businesses, local business support institutions, government and international organizations
* Excellent communication and writing skills in English and Vietnamese
* Prior experience working in private sector development is strongly preferred
* Vietnamese nationality
Salary and benefits are competitive.
The detailed terms of references (TOR) are available in the Opportunities & Jobs section of the MPDF website (www.mpdf.org) or by email from the address below. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and CV by 17 February 2006 to:
Ms. Phan Phuong Hien
Mekong Private Sector Development Facility
Room 301-303, 63 Ly Thai To,Hanoi, Vietnam
Fax: 84 4 824 7898; Email: phien@ifc.org
All materials will be handled in the strictest confidence. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. No return of applications and no telephone calls please.
