JOB OPPORTUNITY

IFC-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:

A Foreigner requires a Part-Time Administrator who is staying in Ho Chi Minh City to manage certain welfare matters. Must speak reasonably good English. Able to translate verbally English to and from Vietnamese. The standard of a professional Vietnamese translator is not necessary. Interested candidates should email resume directly to: wisergentks@yahoo.com

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The UNDP/GEF funded Project "Vietnam: Energy Efficient
Public Lighting” VEEPL is a joint effort of UNDP, GEF, and
national counterparts to remove barriers to wide spread
application of energy efficient measures in public lighting
in Vietnam, and through that contributing to the energy
saving and reduction of greenhouse gases (GHG). The
Vietnamese Academy of Science and Technology, the Project
implementing partner is seeking qualified candidates for the
following positions:

- 01 (National) Project Manager (F2)

- 01 (National) Senior Technical Adviser (F3)

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR CONSULTING SERVICES

Vietnam Provincial Simplification Project


I. INTRODUCTION

The Mekong Private Sector Development Facility (MPDF) is a multi-donor funded initiative set up by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Lao PDR, to reduce poverty through sustainable private sector development. Our goal is to help small and medium-sized enterprises to solve common operational and management problems and compete more successfully in the global economy.

The IFC-MPDF is seeking a consulting firm or consultants to assist in delivering its Vietnam provincial simplification project.

The objective of the project is to simplify or remove unnecessary administrative/regulatory barriers which impede investment at the local level. The scope of the project encompasses a review of the local administrative procedures to start and operate a business with a particular focus on business registration and licenses.

The consultancy services in the preliminary phase (phase 1) will include quantitative and qualitative research to identify the key administrative barriers to start and operate a business and to measure the impact of these barriers on businesses. If the contract is extended to the implementation phase (phase 2) of the project, the consultant will be working intensively with selected local governments in providing technical assistance to develop and prioritize appropriate solutions, and facilitating of the implementation process.

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SENIOR ADVISOR
PROVINCIAL SIMPLIFICATION PROJECT


1. INTRODUCTION

The Mekong Private Sector Development Facility (MPDF) is a multi-donor funded initiative set up by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Lao PDR, to reduce poverty through sustainable private sector development. Our goal is to help small and medium-sized enterprises to solve common operational and management problems and compete more successfully in the global economy.

IFC-MPDF is seeking a senior advisor to assist in delivering its Vietnam provincial simplification project.

The objective of the project is to simplify or remove unnecessary administrative/regulatory barriers which impede investment at the local level. The scope of the project encompasses a review of the local administrative procedures to start and operate a business with a particular focus on business registration and licenses.

Subject: Dang tuyen local consultant
Date: Mon, 23 Jan 2006 15:59:15 +0700
From: Admin <admin.msivn@mariestopes.org.vn>
Organization: MSI VN

Applications are welcome to Marie Stopes International Vietnam

No.1 Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street, Hanoi.

Attn: Dr. Dinh Thi Nhuan

Or to nhuan.dt@mariestopes.org.vn before 6^th Feb 2006

Closing date for applications is *6^th Feb 06.*

With best regards,

Duong Kim Oanh
Administrator
Marie Stopes International Vietnam
No.1 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Hanoi
Tel +84 4 9439860/61
Fax:+84 4 9439858


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