CALL FOR CVs- USAID Burma Responsible Investment and Trade Activity
Consultant Title:
Finance and Control Consultants
Investment and Transaction Consultants
Corporate Governance Consultants
Aquaculture Consultants
Agribusiness Consultants
Nationality : Myanmar citizens only
Project : USAID Responsible Investment and Trade Activity
Location : Yangon, Myanmar and remote
Finance and Control Consultants
DAI is seeking consultants with expertise in accounting, financial management and control particularly in helping grow SMEs. The consultants will support the Activity’s works in corporate governance, business transparency, competitiveness and capacity building of firms in Myanmar. Expertise should be in at least one of the areas below:
• International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• General Ledger Accounting
• Financial Accounting
• Managerial Accounting
• Financial Planning and Forecasting
• Financial Management and Control
• Corporate Taxation
Minimum Qualifications
• At least a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business.
• CPA or ACCA is a must, and CFA qualification is highly desired.
• Minimum 10 years of working experience in accounting and finance field.
• Experience in developing and implementing finance and control procedures and processes for Myanmar companies.
• Experience working with international donor-funded projects.
• Excellent English oral and written communication skills.Investment and Transaction Consultants
DAI is seeking consultants with direct investment and transaction experience to support a variety of private investment related tasks for the Activity, including:
• Direct investment experience with a private equity/venture capital investment manager, family office or other investment firm
• Successful track record in middle market sell or buy-side transaction advisory
• Private capital fundraising
• Impact investment
• Private equity/venture capital advisory
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in economics, finance, business, or other related fields.
• Experience in private equity, venture capital, investment banking, corporate finance advisory, innovative/blended finance.
• Ideally with experience with international donor-funded projects, international finance institutions or development finance institutions is preferred.
• Excellent English oral and written communication skills.Corporate Governance Consultants
DAI is seeking consultants with expertise in corporate governance to support the Activity’s works on promoting corporate governance of firms including SMEs in Myanmar. Expertise should be in at least one of the areas below:
• Designing, developing, or implementing corporate governance initiatives or guidelines for large companies including listed and public enterprises.
• Designing, developing, or implementing governance initiatives or guidelines for SMEs.
• Designing, developing, or delivering corporate governance curriculum and courses targeted for large companies or SMEs.
Minimum Qualifications
• At least a Bachelors’ degree in finance, accounting, business, business law or other related fields.
• At least 5 years of experience working on corporate governance and directorship best practices and/or providing corporate governance advisory services.
• Expertise in any area of corporate governance including SME corporate governance.
• Experience working with international donor-funded projects.
• Excellent English oral and written communication skills.Aquaculture Consultants
DAI is seeking consultants with expertise in aquaculture business to support the Activity’s work on promoting trade and investment in this sector. Expertise should be in at least one of the areas below:
• Market expansion (both domestic and international) for aquaculture businesses
• Aquaculture sector-specific export/import trade compliance
• Standards and Certification development for aquaculture sector
• Product development for aqua-based processed/packaged foods
Minimum Qualifications
• At least a bachelors’ degree in aquaculture, agriculture, agribusiness, economics, business or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience working in aquaculture sector in Myanmar and/or the region.
• Working knowledge of the private sector including SMEs, investors, financial lenders, and business advisory services in aquaculture sector in Myanmar.
• Experience working with international donor-funded projects.
• Excellent English oral and written communication skills.Agribusiness Consultants
DAI is seeking consultants with expertise in agriculture businesses to support the Activity’s work on promoting trade and investment in this sector. Expertise should be in at least one of the areas below:
• Market expansion (both domestic and international) for agriculture businesses
• Agriculture sector-specific export/import trade compliance
• Standards and Certification development for agriculture sector
• Product development for agri-based processed/packaged foods
Minimum Qualifications
• At least a bachelors’ degree in agriculture, agribusiness, economics, business or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience working in agriculture sector in Myanmar and/or the region.
• Working knowledge of the private sector including SMEs, investors, financial lenders, and business advisory services in agriculture sector in Myanmar.
• Experience working with international donor-funded projects.
• Excellent English oral and written communication skills.
Application Instructions
Please apply for any of the above positions via this link: https://fs9.formsite.com/daisuppliers/paul0qlka5/index.html?1594931999638. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, only shortlisted applicants will receive notifications on next steps.
USAID Responsible Investment and Trade Activity
DAI is implementing the USAID Responsible Investment and Trade Activity (the Activity) in Myanmar. The Activity aims to promote private sector civilian ownership of the Myanmar economy by increasing the share held by responsible, accountable, and transparent firms. It engages international and domestic private sector firms and civil society actors across multiple sectors to facilitate investment, trade, and business partnerships, and to strengthen regional economic integration, and improve business accountability, transparency, and competitiveness in Myanmar.
DAI Organization and Values
DAI is a global development company with corporate offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, EU, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Palestine and project operations worldwide. We tackle fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability.
DAI works on the frontlines of global development. Transforming ideas into action—action into impact. We are committed to shaping a more livable world.
DAI and its employees are committed to confronting racism and holding ourselves accountable for positive change within the company and in the communities, cultures, and countries in which we live and work. DAI is committed to attracting and retaining the best employees from all races and backgrounds in our continued effort to become a better development partner.
DAI upholds the highest ethical standards. We are committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment as well as other ethical breaches. All of our positions are therefore subject to stringent vetting and reference checks.
DAI is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a commitment to diversity. DAI does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, veteran status, or other non-merit factor.