Call for Experts for anticipated USAID-funded Trade Facilitation project in Vietnam [1]
Nathan Associates Inc., a U.S. based international development consulting firm, is seeking mid and senior level technical experts for an anticipated USAID-funded project. Nathan Associates is a leading provider of economic and management consultancy services worldwide. We have been implementing successful projects in South East Asia region for over 30 years.
The Vietnam Responsible Trade and Growth project will support implementation of bilateral and multilateral trade agreements, including the World Trade Organization Agreement on Trade Facilitation (WTO TFA). The project will also increase private sector understanding of these agreements, boost company participation in global trade and strengthen public-private dialogue. These positions will be based in Hanoi and are contingent upon Nathan Associates winning the award. Candidates should be available by late 2018.
We are seeking experts in the following areas:
- Customs modernization
- Trade facilitation and border management
- Economics
- Legal and regulatory reform
- Economic growth, including employment and entrepreneurship
- Strategic Communications
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Gender and Social Inclusion
Key responsibilities include providing technical assistance in assessing the customs and regulatory environment and building capacity for WTO TFA implementation. Candidates should have excellent technical experience in one or more of the areas above, knowledge of USAID projects, other donors, and proven consulting skills.
Qualification Required & Experience
- An advanced degree in economics, international trade, business administration, trade economics or related field;
- For the trade and business-environment related positions, experience in the following areas: customs administration; WTO TFA; working with counterparts at the central and provincial levels, and with multilateral organizations on programs of a similar focus and complexity, on topics such regulatory reform, trade policy and trade facilitation reforms. Strong quantitative and analytical skills desired as would experience facilitating reforms and change;
- Prior experience working on donor programs required;
- Fluency in English and Vietnamese
- Ability to travel extensively throughout Vietnam
Preferred Requirements
- Experience working on USAID-funded programs.
- Local applicants are strongly encouraged to apply
Please apply by submitting a CV in English to [email protected] [2] by January 8, 2018. Applicants should list their area of expertise in the subject line. Nathan Associates is an equal opportunity employer. Only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls, please.