Long Term Consultant: International Specialist: Cost Estimator and PPP Specialist - ADB LAO Sustainable Agrifood Systems Sector Project jobs in United States
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Winrock International · 2 weeks ago

Long Term Consultant: International Specialist: Cost Estimator and PPP Specialist - ADB LAO Sustainable Agrifood Systems Sector Project

positionUnited States
timePart-time
remoteRemote
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date10+ years exp

Winrock International is recruiting an International Specialist: Cost Estimator and PPP Specialist for an Asian Development Bank (ADB) opportunity in Laos focused on Sustainable Agrifood systems. The role involves developing cost pricing calculations for food and feed laboratories, conducting workshops, and providing policy recommendations for public-private partnerships in the sector.

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Responsibilities

Identify the current level and types or methods of calculation of cost prices, if existing, of the various laboratories
Conduct a workshop on cost pricing calculation for laboratories conducting food and feed analyses
Among others define objectives for cost pricing calculations
Introduce the various types of costing such as full absorption costing, process costing, order costing, ABC costing and variable costing in the workshop
Introduce the WHO laboratory test costing tool – user manual/training manual
Conclude the type of costing most suitable for the laboratories in Lao PDR
Discuss an implementation plan to develop cost prices calculations for the individual analyses for the different laboratories
The consultant follows up with the laboratories on progress made to develop the cost pricing
Organize a workshop and discuss the requirements of cost pricing
Seek approval from the Ministry of Finance to apply the cost prices and make the prices visible and transparent on the websites of the laboratories
Present a comprehensive analysis of the food control laboratories that deliver laboratory services based on international best practices
Present a robust analysis on regulatory and institutional framework, technical option, economic and financial assessment, and market analysis related to sector
Provide a policy and technical recommendation in implementing PPP scheme within the sector of food and feed laboratory analyses
Develop a roadmap for a PPP for the essential public laboratories
Conduct a workshop on the findings
Support the government in its call for expressions of interest for the privatization of the food safety laboratories

Qualification

Cost pricing calculationsPPP developmentFinance for laboratoriesMicrosoft ExcelPublic speakingLao language skillsEnglish fluencyThai language skillsWritten communicationVerbal communication

Required

Master's degree in finance
At least 10 years' of relevant professional experience
Hands-on experience with developing cost pricing calculations for food and feed laboratories
Regional experience in budget preparations for analytical laboratories
Strong background in finance of analytical laboratories or equivalent private sector operated facilities
Experience in the development of PPP's in the food laboratory industry
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office software, including Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Strong written and verbal communication skills are required, including effective public speaking and the ability to communicate complex issues both verbally and in written form
Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Preferred

Experience working in LAO PDR preferred
Experience working with ADB preferred
Experience working in ASEAN countries – particularly in Lao PDR, Vietnam, and Cambodia considered as an advantage
Advanced proficiency in Excel is preferred
Thai or Lao language skills (preferred)

Company

Winrock International

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Winrock International is a development with a focus on social, agricultural and environmental issues.
dateFounded in 1985
location
Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
people-size201-500 employees
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https://www.winrock.org

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Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$47.43M
Key Investors
U.S. Department of AgricultureVisa FoundationNational Institute of Food and Agriculture
2022-09-22Grant· $45M
2021-11-11Grant· $0.5M
2021-10-25Grant· $1.25M

Leadership Team

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Rodney Ferguson
President and CEO
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Mike Myers
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
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