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Role OverviewVSO is the world’s leading international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty. Working in 24 countries around the world, our unique role in international development is to place committed volunteers with carefully selected organisations where their skills can have the greatest impact. As a VSO volunteer you’ll live and work in some of the world’s poorest communities. By sharing your unique skills and experience you’ll help generate new ideas and new ways of doing things, helping the communities you work in lift themselves out of poverty. We’re not about delivering quick fixes, but instead we focus on long-lasting, sustainable change, that will impact generations to come. Join us as a VSO volunteer and help us work towards our vision of a world without poverty.Role OverviewThe Financial Management and Accounting Advisor will work as part of Civil Society and Media Project (CSM) II project, with one of local partner organization, Pace on Peaceful Pluralism (PoPP) to strengthen their financial management, accounting and bookkeeping capacity, including budgeting, forecasting and report financially.The Financial Management and Accounting Advisor will be based in Yangon, work closely with programme teams, provide technical support and trainings to partner organizations.The Volunteer contract duration is 3 months (possible to be extended to 6 months) and to begin ASAP.Skills, Qualifications And ExperienceEssential criteria (must have to be able to carry out the role successfully)Knowledge/qualificationsA bachelor degree holder in accounting, finance, or related subjectsExperienceExperience in developing financial management systemsAble to formulate and implement financial regulations, policies and procedures.Good experience in establishing and supporting organization developmentFacilitation and training skillsSkills/AbilitiesAble to adapt communication style to different contexts and audiences, including internal and external stakeholdersAbility to work independently and prioritise own work loadThe volunteer must be a team player with good social and interpersonal skills and networking abilities. S/he should be able to handle conflicts in a constructive consultative way.S/he should have a flexible personality, adapting easily to new situations.Right to work in Myanmar is required.Equal OpportunitiesVSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.We have zero tolerance of abuse and exploitation of vulnerable people. We expect all our employees/volunteers to ensure we protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults from harm and abide by our safeguarding policy.AllowanceAs a VSO volunteer, you will be sharing your skills with local communities on a full time basis. VSO will cover your travel, vaccinations, accommodation, and medical insurance costs, along with a local living allowance which will be paid in local currency. This allowance meets reasonable living expenses in country, but will not be enough to send money home. You will also receive some financial support to contribute to your on-going expenses at home.AccommodationVSO works with some of the poorest communities in the world which means accommodation varies and will be basic.Some background about VSOMuch has changed since VSO started 60 years ago. We’ve gone from being a UK charity to a truly global development organisation. In 2016/2017 alone, we worked with over 7,000 volunteers from all over the world and from all backgrounds to deliver services that had an impact on the lives of almost 2.6 million people in the 24 countries where we work. Our programmes focus on the areas of health, education and livelihoods, with an increasing emphasis on resilience building, social accountability, gender and social inclusion. We believe progress is only possible when we work together and that strong partnerships are crucial to delivering positive change. That’s why we work with over 500 partner organisations, from local and national governments, to businesses, NGOs, funders, charities and community groups. Currently, over 30% of our people are recruited from within the country in which they work, and we continue to grow the share of community and national volunteers involved in our programmes. We also send increasing numbers of volunteers from one developing country to another. However, our vision has remained the same; to build a world without poverty.Your application and COVID-19 We are continually reviewing our ability to safely programme and implement projects during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many local restrictions are being implemented in several VSO locations, which impacts VSO’s existing programme delivery.We will continue to follow the advice of the World Health Organisation (WHO) and national governments to protect the wellbeing and safety of all communities, employees and volunteers.We’re continuing to build a talent pool of prospective professional volunteers so we can get back to supporting communities as soon as we’re able to.If your application is shortlisted, a VSO hiring manager will be in touch to discuss the next steps and any changes to your placement and role.You can read VSO’s COVID-19 statement and frequently asked questions about volunteering during the COVID-19 pandemic here .To submit your application, click on ‘Make an application’ and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.VSO has zero tolerance of abuse and exploitation of vulnerable people. We expect all our employees/volunteers to ensure we protect children, young people and vulnerable adults from harm and abide by our safeguarding policy (PDF).VSO is the world's leading development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty. We are unique in the way we bring people together to share their skills and experience, generate insights and ideas and, most of all, take action against poverty and exclusion. It's a highly effective approach that works, and today is helping millions of people in some of the world's poorest communities lift themselves out of poverty.

Job DescriptionResponsibility (Job summary):Developing and regularly updating the project programs to help achieve the project goals within realistic time framesReview and administer construction schedules and plans which are submitted from contractorsCreate, maintain, review and administer client construction schedules and plans when necessaryConstantly liaising with managers, engineers and all teams member to discuss the progress of the project and address / flag out any issues that ariseLiaise with external contractors and suppliers to organize the phases of the construction developmentPreparing necessary reports to management and authorities associated with the projectKey areas of responsibility (in conjunction with and direction from the project manager) :Calculating the duration, possible delays and links between all different activities in design, permit applications, procurement and constructionContributing in programme meetings to help find solutions to work the programme out to fit into stakeholders’ requirementsPrepare and send information required by Project Director and disciple/team leaders, ConsultantsReview and evaluate the Master/Baseline Programmes submitted by Contractors and prepare clarification questionsReview and evaluate the contractor’s weekly and monthly progress reportPrepare monthly programme and reports, and ad-hoc reports as requiredReview and evaluate sequence of works in contractor’s programme where the works are in line with project milestonesCheck, and update progress on site on regular basisGenerating charts and diagrams with available information for analysis purposesPrepare EOT analysis where necessary and letters for progress of worksAttend and explain programme related matters that arise from public complaints, and authoritiesPresent planning related information to the team at internal meetings as well as stakeholdersCoordinate programmes with other stakeholdersRequirementsBachelor’s Degree in Engineering or construction related subjectMin 10 years’ experience of planning and programming of mid to large scale projectsProficient in Primavera P6 and other planning/programming softwareProficient in window analysis and forensic review of delaysProficient in MS OfficeFluent in English language, written and spokenExperienced in multicultural workplaces, and ideally SE Asia/Myanmar experience

►Bachelor degree in business, finance or related field.►1-2 years of sales & Marketing experience.►Valid driver’s license & passport►Knowledge of mutual fund, securities, and insurance industries.►Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.►Comfortable using a computer for various tasks.►Experience providing quality financial advice.

The Chief Financial Officer will have overall responsibility for the strategic planning, implementation, managing and running of all the finance activities of a company, including but not restricted to, business planning, budgeting, forecasting, risk and governance as well as negotiations. The CFO will also be driving fund raising and M&A, obtaining and maintaining investor relations and partnership compliance.duties and responsibilitiesAs the key member of the executive management team, the CFO interacts with senior stakeholders and other members of a company:Provide leadership, direction and management of the finance and accounting teamProvide strategic recommendations to the CEO, Chairman and members of the executive management teamManaging the processes for financial forecasting and budgets, and overseeing the preparation of all financial reporting, audit and complianceAdvising on long-term business and financial planningProvide commercial insight and leadership across the business in order to exceed business plan targetsResponsible for ensuring the risk and compliance management framework is embedded and operational for the Groupimplement ERP and financial system toolsEstablishing and developing relations with senior management and external partners and stakeholdersManage investments, joint ventures and capital raising, experience with listed companies preferredReviewing all formal finance, HR and IT related proceduresqualifications and requirementsAt a minimum, a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or EconomicsAn MBA or CPA is also highly desirable.At least 10 years' experience in the finance industry and proven leadership and management experience is essential – with examples of when they have demonstrated excellence in the workplace, or experienced CFO of a large private or listed company.The candidate must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the executive presence to work with senior management, investors and external stakeholders. They must be able to engage with staff at all levels of the organisation and exercise sound judgement.

Head of Risk – YangonRespectable Financial InstitutionRapidly Expanding & Growing Organization Salary Circa – MMK 6 to 8 Million Kyats per monthThe CompanyThe company is well-known and respectable financial institution with strategic partnership alongside top reputable organisations. They are now looking to appoint a Head of Risk to be part of their senior management team.The Position Reporting and working closely with the CEO, the Head of Risk is an integral part of the senior management team and will be responsible for the overall management and direction of all risk management functions in the organization; and will spearhead all initiatives in risk management procedures and standards. He/she will be part of the senior management team and be an advisor and partner to the business unit heads, evaluate and monitor various risk for the organization’s business activities for the local and regional market, develop risk management mechanism for each of the business segment and make appropriate recommendation for risk exposures. The Head of Risk will ensure that all relevant stakeholders understand and accepts their risk management responsibilities and maintain an open and cooperative relationship, and access risk profiles for the organization. He/she will be responsible for employing, engaging and retaining high quality staff and defining an organization structure that is aligned and scaled to the risk control needs or the organization.The PersonIt is anticipated that the successful candidate will have at least 10 years of working experience with broad exposure and knowledge of the overall risk management function and in-depth experience in credit risk. The Head of Risk will be a credible professional who is able to inspire confidence and respect both internally and externally; and be able to drive and thrive in a performance-oriented environment. The role will be based in Yangon, Myanmar and the client has a strong preference for candidates that are already based in Myanmar.Interested candidates may forward their CVs in MS Word format to Giana (R1766928) at [email protected] Check out www.alphasearch.com for more exciting vacancies

Are you looking for unlimited opportunities to develop and succeed? With work that challenges and makes a difference, within a flexible and supportive environment, we can help our customers achieve their dreams and aspirations.Job DescriptionThis Position Description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by employees in this job. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this job classification.Overview:Work with Bank partner to provide insurance solutions to customers and to achieve joint objectives.Responsibilities:Provide insurance advice to service the bank customers based on customer needs at partner bank branches.Deliver pre and post sales services to customers.Help branch staff develop their Referral skills to ensure that customers can be referred to the IS appropriately.Build strong relations and collaborate closely with the bank branch employees to identify leads, potential customers to achieve the set sales target and common goals.Report to Business Manager (Bancassurance) for daily sales activities, leads referred by partner bank and completed sales reports.Perform other relevant tasks as assigned.If you are ready to unleash your potential it’s time to start your career with Manulife/John Hancock.About ManulifeManulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we operate as Manulife across our offices in Canada, Asia, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States. We provide financial advice, insurance, and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. At the end of 2019, we had more than 35,000 employees, over 98,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving almost 30 million customers. As of March 31, 2020, we had $1.2 trillion (US$0.8 trillion) in assets under management and administration, and in the previous 12 months we made $30.4 billion in payments to our customers. Our principal operations are in Asia, Canada and the United States where we have served customers for more than 155 years. We trade as 'MFC' on the Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock exchanges and under '945' in Hong Kong.Manulife is an equal opportunity employer.  We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention and advancement and we administer all of our practices and programs based on qualification and performance and without discrimination on any protected ground.It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will consult with applicants contacted to participate at any stage of the recruitment process who request any accommodation. Information received regarding the accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

Job DescriptionPosition PurposeThe Product Owner has two main components:• A product development role, defining and implementing Wave Money app functionalities following a Human Centred Design approach• A “growth hacking” role, using analytics and insights to improve existing features and customer journeys, implement new ones and define tactical campaigns to drive customer acquisition and activityKey Responsibilities and Accountabilities• Defines and implements the functional roadmap for Wave Money mobile applications, which include Customer App, Agent App, Shop locator and potentially other apps – this includes the implementation of main functionalities which are dictated by the broader roadmap (Bill Payment, Savings, Loyalty, etc.) as well as more tactical features and UX improvements • Project manages app delivery cycles• Leads app-related service design activities for Wave Money apps• Acts as a single point of contact for app development company and design resources; is fully involved in development sprints with the role of “application owner” and guides implementation and design choices• Ensures quality of deliveries by leading UAT and FUT phases• Responsible for current and new app distribution channels (store, web, POS, partner portal/devices)• In charge of app upgrades and go-live coordination on all channels • Is in charge of app analytics strategy (choosing tools, defining and owning KPIs, implementing analytics) and reporting• Works closely with BI team to integrate app analytics to global BI/Data framework• Works closely with Marketing team to propose campaign ideas, align on roadmaps and provide feedback on campaign effectiveness• Experiments campaigns and new features with A/B testing, makes recommendation to the business• Marginally, also owns the USSD channelJob RequirementsExperience, Functional Skills and Knowledge AreasFunctional and Technical Competencies:• Strong project management skills• Solid experience in Business Analytics • Experience in Service Design• Willingness to experiment, learn new ways of working and new and technologies• Strong strategic and analytical skills combined with consultancy skills and robust understanding of the business planning cycle and processes;• Strong business acumen, including a good understating of market trends and customers in the market• Ability to translate analytics into actionable strategic recommendations and capacity to effectively communicate complex information and concepts to different types of audiences;• Ability to partner successfully with Leadership Team, quickly building trust and credibility by setting a high visible example of professional excellence;• Strong influencing skills, ability to lead work in a virtual and multi-cultural environment, often without direct line authority; Ability to lead teams assertively;• Complex project management leadership skills and problem solving approach;• Understands the operating environment and its business drivers across the market.• Understands quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. • Proven ability to connect, integrate and distil analysis and data into a meaningful interpretation to drive strategic recommendations and enable commercial decision making. Capable of describing relevant caveats in data or in a model and how they relate to business question.• Ability to be flexible, prioritize multiple demands and deal with ambiguity.• Displays leadership behaviors in all interactions.Technical skills and competencies:• Fluent in English language (written and spoken)• App Analytics (Google Analytics, Google Play Developer Console, other tools)• XL Master• Customer Segmentation• Campaign management and follow-up• Educated to degree level or advanced degree in Sciences/ Quantitative field preferred.About Our Company Wave Money is a joint venture between Telenor and Yoma Bank to provide accessible, safe and convenient mobile financial services via a nationwide agent network or via a wave account on your phone.Wave Money offers you instant, safe and convenient way of sending and receiving money, bringing financial inclusion to all.Together, we will empower communities, improve people’s lives, and help grow Myanmar’s economy.