Activity Background
The USAID Responsible Investment and Trade Activity is a five-year (2020 – 2025) activity that will work with a broad range of international and domestic private sector firms and civil society actors to promote civilian ownership of the Myanmar economy by increasing the share held by responsible, accountable, and transparent firms. Through the Activity, USAID will increase trade and private sector investment. To attract and sustain investment and trade, the Activity is supporting firms operating in or entering the market in Myanmar to improve corporate governance, business transparency, and competitiveness.
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 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.
Project: USAID Responsible Trade and Investment Activity (the Activity)
Location: Remote
Reports to: Senior Private Sector Manager or the designee
Description:
DAI seeks an environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA) expert with experience in environmental and social impact assessments to support its 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.
To contribute to responsible investment and trade in Myanmar, the Activity is looking to increase the number and size of responsible, accountable, and transparent businesses in Myanmar. The Activity aims to do this by building the capacity of and helping organize local ESIA companies and individuals to support Myanmar businesses improve their transparency, accountability, and compliance with Myanmar’s and international environmental and social (E&S) standards. Under the direction of the Senior Private Sector Manager, the ESIA Specialist will provide senior level expertise in support of the Activity’s objectives in this cross-cutting technical area. The Activity may also support companies to improve their transparency, accountability, and compliance with E&S standards, in addition to building the skills, networks, and capacity of local ESIA companies to support the development of companies in this area.
The Consultant will perform a variety of tasks related to ESIA in Myanmar, which may include, but not limited to the following:
- Provide advisory and support in the implementation of training opportunities to private sector ESIA companies and individuals in Myanmar
- Facilitate regional networking for ESIA companies and individuals through the establishment and management of an online network
- Support creation of a data portal that consolidates a range of publicly available information required for conducting ESIAs in Myanmar
Qualifications
- BA/BS in Economics, Business, Environmental or Sustainability studies or a related field or relevant experience; Advanced degree in Business, Economics, Environmental or Sustainability studies is desirable
- Demonstrated knowledge of environmental and social impact assessments in Myanmar or Asia
- Private sector experience, especially in Myanmar
- Fluency in English; Burmese is a plus
How to apply:
Application Instructions
Applicants should submit their CV via the link below and are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Due to the volume of applications that we receive and the urgency to fill positions, only shortlisted applicants will receive notifications on the next steps.
Please apply here: https://fs23.formsite.com/OLJTgx/suag45ontr/index.html?1647544961662