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Senior Business Development Officer

Mekong Economics Myanmar Co., Ltd.
| Yangon
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13 Mar 2020
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Senior Business Development Officer
Mekong Economics Myanmar Co., Ltd., | Yangon

Senior Business Development Officer

Mekong Economics Myanmar Co., Ltd.

Senior Business Development Officer

Mekong Economics Myanmar Co., Ltd.
Recruiter active 1 week ago The recruiter at this company was last active reviewing applications.
Myanmar - Yangon
Verified This job has been verified by the company as a real job vacancy.

Experience level

Experienced Non-Manager

Job Function

Sales, Business Development

Job Industry

Consulting/Professional Services

Min Education Level

Bachelor Degree

Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

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Job Summary

Position Title:  Senior Business Development Officer

Department:     Business Development (BD)

Location:          Yangon

Duration:          Fixed Term


We are looking for a full-time Senior Business Development Officer who will lead our Business Development team to find (strategic) business opportunities, lead proposal preparations and establish relationships with clients, partner organizations and consultants.

 

The ideal candidate will be well-organized, will have an attention to detail, has good time management skills, can think strategically, has leadership skills and has knowledge of the development sector in Myanmar.

 

Please note: If you are interested in sales, marketing products, developing other businesses, then this is not the role for you. MKE operates in the NGO and development sector, which means we grow our business primarily by responding to tenders and not through pro-active selling.

 

Mekong Economics

Who we are: Mekong Economics (MKE) is a leading economic and socioeconomic development consulting firm active across the Greater Mekong sub-region and Asia-Pacific region, with a commitment to produce high-quality research products and consultancy services that meet international standards. MKE boasts a core of full-time economists and researchers and sources additional consultants from the company’s network for major research projects and project management consultancies.

 

What we do:  MKE has undertaken a large number of socio-economic case studies, policy research assignments, feasibility studies, evaluation and impact assessments, market research, country briefings, and household and enterprise surveys. MKE accomplishes more than 20 consulting projects every year throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

 

Our clients: MKE’s key clients include Government Ministries, International Development Agencies, Non-Governmental Organisations and Private Sector Organizations.

 

Job specifications

The Senior Business Development Officer will report to the BD Manager in the Head Office and the Country Manager. Your responsibilities will include but not limited to the following:

  • Lead the BD department in our Myanmar office;
  • Track opportunities via tender websites, networks, emails received, etc.;
  • Coordinate the tender/bidding process including the preparation of documents such as Expression of Interests (EOIs), Technical Proposals and Financial Proposals (with inputs from and in close collaboration with other MKE staff);
  • Ensure that bids are submitted on time and are as complete and accurate as possible, whilst also best reflecting the firm’s services and abilities;
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, partner organizations and consultants;
  • Identify and recruit suitable external consultants for new opportunities and projects;
  • Work on and promote bid best practice initiatives and further develop internal processes and systems;
  • Other duties as assigned by the Country Manager and the BD Manager from the Head Office.

Open To

Male/Female

Job Requirements

Qualifications and requirements:

  • Minimum Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Development studies, Social science, Economics, or other relevant discipline;
  • At least 3 years’ professional work experience;
  • Excellent written and spoken English and Burmese;
  • Strong attention to detail, good time management and multi-tasking skills;
  • Ability to think analytically and strategically;
  • Ability to assess and evaluate ToRs or calls for proposals;
  • Outstanding communication skills both internally and externally;
  • High level of computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email);
  • Flexible, dynamic and able to meet deadlines;
  • Experience leading a team;
  • Work experience in the NGO and/or development sector is an asset (i.e. Procurement / HR / Communications role).

Application Procedure:

Interested persons should send an application letter outlining their motivation and suitability for this position and a full CV and minimum expected salary in MMK, no later than 29th March 2020 (apply as soon as possible, CVs considered on a rolling basis).

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

What We Can Offer

Benefits

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Highlights

  • An awesome company
  • Join a winning team
  • You can make a difference

Career Opportunities

  • Opportunities for promotion
  • Possibility for job training
  • Learn new skills and techniques