JOBS

JOBS

CARE International in Lao P.D.R.

CARE Laos offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits. We seek to employ an experienced Lao national for the following position to be based in Vientiane Capital.

CARE is seeking a Project Manager to manage a project promoting the legal awareness and life skills of vulnerable women in partnership with the Lao Women’s Union. The emphasis is on empowerment, and assisting targeted women through peer networks, and providing support to the Lao Women’s Union and other government partners. An important focus of the project is addressing issues related to violence against women.

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Toko Assurance

We are a locally incorporated international insurance company involved in both general and life insurance business activities in joint venture with Ministry of Public Security in Lao PDR. In order to meet our sale expansionary programmes, we are now seeking suitably qualified and dynamic candidates who are proficient in Lao and English to fill the following positions:

1. SALES EXECUTIVE
2. MARKETING EXECUTIVE
3. MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE

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Ministry of Industry and Commerce

In 2004, the Government of Laos (GOL) joined the Integrated Framework (IF) initiative, which was set up to provide Least Developed Countries with trade-related technical assistance, including human and institutional capacity building, for supporting trade and trade-related activities. As part of the IF process, a Diagnostic Trade Integration Study (DTIS), together with an Action Matrix was prepared and validated by the government and donors on September 12, 2006. This matrix lays out over 100 activities with varying level of priority, whose objective is to collectively increase growth and improve export competitiveness for the GOL.

We are looking for a motivated and qualified individual for the following position:

National Project Coordinator
Project Assistant
Public Relation Officer/Coordinator

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MRC

The role of MRC is to co-ordinate and promote co-operation in all fields of sustainable development, utilization, management and conservation of the water and related resources of the Mekong Basin.

MRC Secretariat is looking for dynamic riparian professionals to fill the following position:

1. Programme Officer Adaptation Planning, Climate Change and Adaptation Initiative (CCAI) Post level: M-11

2. CCAI Coordinator Climate Change and Adaptation Initiative Post level: M-13

These positions are based at MRC Secretariat in Vientiane, Lao PDR. The job description and other information can be obtained at MRC website http://www.mrcmekong.org. Women are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Closing date for applications: 10 August 2010

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World Bank

The World Bank Laos is recruiting for a Program Assistance.

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The Burnet Institute

The Burnet Institute, an Australian public health NGO, is seeking an experienced Lao citizen to fill the new position of Senior Research Officer, based in Vientiane Capital. An initial contract of one year will be offered to the successful candidate, with the possibility of extension.

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Tiger Ambassadors

WWF is looking for two young people to participate in the International Youth Tiger Summit, which will take place in Vladivostok/Russia from 12-19 September 2010.

WWF is welcome young people from Laos to attend the Youth Tiger Summit. We are seeking two talented, progressive-minded youths who are willing to devote their time, energy and ideas on raising awareness of the problems and ways to save the tiger, its role in the ecosystem, and the role of people and the government in the conservation of this unique and magnificent species - the indicator of the health and strength of its habitat’s ecosystem, the forests.

The main goal of the Summit is to develop a Youth Declaration on tiger conservation, which will be presentated to the Heads of Government Tiger Summit, via video-conference between Vladivostok and St. Petersburg on September 17th 2010.

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UNESCO JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Date Issued: 29 June 2010
Functional Title: UNDAF Coordinator (based in Vientiane, Lao PDR)
Level: National Professional Officer, C Level equivalent, Lao PDR
Organizational Unit: Office of the Deputy Director, UNESCO Bangkok
Contractual Status: 6 months appointment
Deadline for Applications: 21 July 2010
Report to work: As soon as possible
Remuneration: Approximately US$ 1,450 per month

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CES Ltd

Community & Environmental Services Ltd is currently seeking experienced and qualified consultants to keep up to date with market demand and opportunities.

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MRC

The Programme Officer will assist in the development and implementation of MRC policies and strategies for international cooperation, in particular with Development Partners and regional initiatives.

This position is based at MRC Secretariat in Vientiane, Lao PDR. The job description and other information can be obtained at MRC website http://www.mrcmekong.org. Women are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Closing date for applications: 22 July 2010

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EDF-Lao

EDF-Lao is now looking for a project facilitator to join the team. If any of our alumni or a new graduate is interested or know someone interested in working with an NGO, please refer to the following criteria:

1. Lao National
2. University Graduate in rural development, education, business administration, project management, environmental management or other related fields.
3. Experience in rural community development, training, accounting and finance
4. Strong communication skill in English and Lao (both oral and written) is desirable.
5. Willing to travel, stay and work in rural areas of Attapeu for extensive period
6. Experience working with local government is a plus

If any person interested in the position, please send CV to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Application Deadline: 30 June 2010.

This is an equal employment opportunity for both men and women.

Ministry of Industry and Commence

Foreign Trade Policy Department, Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Lao PDR is currently receiving technical assistance, under the Trade Development Facility (TDF) program, in the context of preparation for the World Trade Organization (WTO) Accession of Lao PDR. The TDF is a multi-donors trust fund to support trade development. It aims to support the Lao government in acceding to the World Trade Organization. Foreign Trade Policy Department is looking for a motivated and qualified individual to be part of the team. There are two vaccant positions, a Project Analyst (Legal Affairs) and a National Project Coordinator.

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Mekong River Commission

The Programme Officer will assist in the development and implementation of MRC policies and strategies for international cooperation, in particular with Development Partners and regional initiatives.

This position is based at MRC Secretariat in Vientiane, Lao PDR. The job description and other information can be obtained at MRC website http://www.mrcmekong.org. Women are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Chief Executive Officer of the Mekong River Commission Secretariat

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Project Assistant

Assist in the field for a project on informal mining and gender in Laos PDR.

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Requirements:

1. Knows Laos, speaks the language & can travel around in the country freely
2. Has time in the next few months (starting immediately) & is looking for
$10-15K income
3. Can write reports in good English
4. Has a pleasant personality & isn't domineering (to work with me - often
people tend to develop the idea that since I speak in a certain way, I also
do not know my subject, hence this!)

If you are interested, please contact the person below:

Kuntala Lahiri-Dutt
Fellow
Resource Management in Asia Pacific Program
Crawford School of Economics and Government
College of Asia and the Pacific
The Australian National University
ACT 0200, Australia
Tel: +61 2 6125 4343; +61 409158145
Fax +61 2 6125 1635
URLs: http://empoweringcommunities.anu.edu.au
http://rspas.anu.edu.au/people/personal/lahik_rmap.php
http://asmasiapacific.org
http://rspas.anu.edu.au/gwn
Convenor, Graduate Studies, RMAP
Convenor, Doctoral Rersearch on Environment and Resource Management,
Crawford
School
Member, Editorial Board, ACME, International Journal of Critical Geographies
Member, Steering Committee, Gender and Water Alliance

COPE

COPE (Cooperative Orthotic and Prosthetic Enterprise) is a partnership organisation between the Ministry of Health (National Rehabilitation Centre) and eight international NGOs dedicated to providing people with disabilities with high quality rehabilitation.

Due to successful applications for funding we are looking to recruit two positions to manage the expanding needs of the project. COPE wishes to appoint two highly motivated and skilled individual as Procurement Officer and Visitor Centre Officer positions;

Preferred candidates are expected to be Lao nationals with good in spoken and written English; detail-oriented with strong organisational ability; initiative with high job dedication and a good team player.

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Mekong River Commission

The Librarian is responsible for the day-to-day functioning of the Documentation and Learning Centre at MRC Secretariat in Vientiane, and for improving it to the standard of an efficient well functioning library and information service to in-house and external clients.

This position is based at MRC Secretariat in Vientiane, Lao PDR. The job description and other information can be obtained at MRC website http://www.mrcmekong.org. Women are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Closing date for applications: 19 MARCH 2010

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IUCN in Lao PDR

The Lao Ministry of Foreign Affairs became a state member of the IUCN in 1969, and in 1992 a Country Office was established in Lao PDR's capital, Vientiane.

In 1969, Lao PDR's Ministry of Foreign Affairs became a state member of IUCN and in 1992 IUCN Lao PDR Country Office (IUCN Lao PDR) was established. IUCN Lao PDR falls within Lower Mekong Region Country Group, a management unit of the IUCN in the Asia region, under the umbrella of the global IUCN.

The IUCN Lao PDR country programme is guided by its Strategic Framework 2007-2011, which confirms its commitment to the overarching Lao programme goal:

To ensure that the ecosystems and natural resources of Lao PDR are effectively conserved and sustainably utilised in an equitable manner that contributes to the socio-economic development of the country.

We are currently recruiting new Human Resources & Communication Officer. If you are interested, please download details HERE

PricewaterhouseCoopers

Due to continued growth in our tax consulting and auditing businesses PricewaterhouseCoopers (Laos) Limited is looking for graduates to join our highly motivated team of professionals. Requirements
* Degree, in accounting or finance related subject prefered
* Relevant work experience an advantage but not essential as full training will be provided
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English and Laos

Download details HERE or visit: http://www.pwc.com/la/en/index.jhtml

Ministry of Industry and Commerce

In 2004, the Government of the Lao PDR (GOL) joined the Integrated Framework (IF) initiative, which was set up to provide Least Developed Countries with trade-related technical assistance, including human and institutional capacity building, for supporting trade and trade-related activities. In order to assist the GOL implement the various activities, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, together with the Australian Government and European Commission (EC), and the World Bank as trust fund administrator, have cooperated to set up a multi-donor trust fund, the Trade Development Facility (TDF).With regard to the implementation and coordination of the IF process, the Integrated Framework National Implementation Unit (IF NIU) has been set up within the Foreign Trade Policy Department (FTPD) of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MOIC) since September 2007.
NIU is seeking the services of a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer.
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Ministry of Finance

There is a new urgent need for position as Governance and Fiscal specialist (National ) for ADB project to Water Resources and Environment Administration (WREA). This project is to review the project management and financial controls currently used by WREA and to advise on suitable arrangements for a proposed program of technical assistance for capacity development covering the spectrum of WREA operations. The TA program is expected to amount to about $17 million over the next 5-7 years with multiple funding sources.

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LXML

MMG Lane Xang Minerals Limited Sepon (LXML) is a subsidiary of the Australian Mining Group Minerals & Metals Group (MMG) and operates the Sepon Gold and Copper Operations in Vilabouly District, Savannakhet Province – Lao P.D.R..
The company sees its people, communities and partners as core to its success, and aims to create rich and diverse career paths for employees and a positive difference to communities. We are currently recruiting new employees. If you are interested, please download details HERE or visit http://www.mmgroupltd.com

Mekong River Commission

The Mekong River Commission (MRC) was formed on 5 April 1995 by an agreement between the governments of Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand and Viet Nam. The four countries signed The Agreement on the Cooperation for the Sustainable Development of the Mekong River Basin and agreed on joint management of their shared water resources and development of the economic potential of the river.

We are recruiting new employees, download details HERE or visit http://www.mrcmekong.org

Ministry of Industry and Commerce

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce, National Implementation Unit (NIU) as coordinating body, has received a grant from the International Development Association acting as administrator of the Trade Development Facility Multi-Donor Trust Fund, and intends to apply part of the proceeds of this grant to payments under the contract for consulting services to Assess the Institutional, Legal and Regulatory Framework for Technical Barriers to Trade in the Lao PDR.

For more details, please download details HERE

UNODC

The UNODC country office in the Lao PDR is seeking candidates for the position of National Programme Officer with a project entitled, Reducing the spread of HIV/AIDS among drug users through the HAARP Country Flexible Program for Lao PDR. UNODC is promoting and facilitating actions against illicit drug production, abuse and trafficking, HIV/AIDS prevention and care, human trafficking, money laundering and corruption; trans-national organized crime and terrorism.

Duty station: Vientiane, Lao PDR Duration: 12 months (with a three month probation period) with possibility of contract extension.

For more details, please download details HERE

The World Bank

The World Bank is one of the world’s largest sources of funding for the developing world. Its primary focus is on helping the poorest people and the poorest countries. It uses its financial resources, its staff, and extensive experience to help developing countries to reduce poverty, increase economic growth, enhance environmental and social sustainability, and improve their quality of life. The World Bank continues to strengthen its Vientiane Office as part of its ongoing commitment to supporting the development vision of Lao PDR. The World Bank invites applications from qualified individuals for the following locally Recruited Staff positions to join the Lao PDR Country Team in Vientiane. The vacant position is Communication Associate. For more details, please download details HERE

Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)

We have a project, Study on the Traceability of Commercial Poultry in Lao PDR: Surveys of Household Consumption Habits, Chicken and Duck Farmers, Aggregators, and Market Vendors. This project is a multi‐institutional study to improve local and global capacity for making evidence‐based decisions on the control of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Surveys will be conducted in three provinces of Lao PDR to provide data for pro‐poor policy work. We are searching for an exceptional candidate to help the project associate (PA) in this study. If you are interested, please download details HERE

LXML

MMG Lane Xang Minerals Limited Sepon (LXML) is a subsidiary of the Australian Mining Group Minerals & Metals Group (MMG) and operates the Sepon Gold and Copper Operations in Vilabouly District, Savannakhet Province – Lao P.D.R..
The company sees its people, communities and partners as core to its success, and aims to create rich and diverse career paths for employees and a positive difference to communities.
We currently have outstanding opportunities available for a qualified and enthusiastic Lao National within MMG LXML located at the Sepon mine site. If you are interested, please download details HERE or visit http://www.mmgroupltd.com

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

Founded in 1974, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is an executing agency for technical assistance, focusing on system building, organization strengthening and human resource development that will enable developing countries to pursue their own sustainable socio-economic development.

JICA Project (Capacity Building Project for Public Financial Management Strengthening Program) is looking for an experienced and qualified Lao National to fill the position of Project Officer. The officer will be based in Vientiane City with occasional travels to the provinces. If you are interested, please download details HERE

The Lao Business Form (LBF)

The LBF is a public-private partnership mechanism designed to improve the business enabling environment by providing a platform for effective dialogue between the business community and Government and facilitating information sharing its potential investors. LBF stared its operation since 2005 with support from International Finance Corporation (IFC) on its Secretariat function and the latest Forum, LBF5, was successfully convened in February 2009 which gathered more than 300 key representatives from all related sectors. LBF activities are growing with the increase in the number of participants as well as the volume and substance of issues being addressed in the dialogue process. The LNCCI will be taking the Secretariat function for the LBF from LBF6 and work alongside with the Ministry for Planning and Investment (MPI), which plays the coordinating role for LBF on be half of the government. We are recruiting a new LBF Coordiator. Download details HERE or visit http://www.lncci.laotel.com

Theun-Hinboun Power Co. Ltd (THPC)

Theun-Hinboun Power Co. Ltd (THPC), owner and operator of the Theun-Hinboun power plant located in Khammouane Province, Laos PDR since 1998, is implementing an expansion project. As part of its development and relocation program Theun-Hinboun Expansion Project (THXP) Social and Environment Division(SED) is implementing a Public Health Action Plan (PHAP). The SEDs' Social Development Unit is seeking to recruit District Health Supervisor. Download details HERE

Millicom Lao Co Ltd (Tigo)

Millicom Lao is a joint venture between Millicom International Cellular and the Government of Lao PDR. Millicom International Cellular provides mobile telephony services in 16 emerging markets in Central America, South America, Africa, South Asia and South East Asia and has a population under license of approximately 390 million. In Laos, Millicom operates under Tigo brand and has expanded at a phenomenal rate and this constant growth means that we are always looking for exceptional people to embrace the Tigo culture. Tigo promotes a diverse workforce and provides equal opportunity to all candidates on the basis of demonstrated ability, experience, training, and potential. We select qualified candidates without prejudice and comply with all local
laws and regulations. Download details HERE or visit http://www.tigolao.com

Internet Directory of NGOs in the Lao PDR

This is a really useful site for information on most things to do with the NGO network in Laos. In addition to regularly posting job opportunities, this site also provides access to research papers and opportunities for training.
http://www.directoryofngos.org/jobs.cfm

AusAID Lao PDR

On occasions, AusAID Lao PDR recruit local staff. Positions are generally advertised at the bottom of their homepage. AusAID also advertise from time to time in local newspapers.
http://www.laos.embassy.gov.au/vtan/aboutus.html

World Bank

The employment opportunities section on the World Bank site covers four key areas:

Career opportunities;
Learning and development opportunities;
Partnership programs; and
Other World Bank Group Opportunities.

Under career opportunities, Lao PDR will appear on the country dropdown list only if there are job available in Lao. We suggest you visit the site from time to time to check what is on offer if you are interested in working for the World Bank. World Bank also advertise from time to time in local newspapers.
http://web.worldbank.org

UNDP

The UNDP job section asks you to put your ideas, experience and expertise to work. The job section is quite comprehensive and covers every country where UNDP is in operation. We suggest you visit the site from time to time to check out offers for Laos. UNDP also advertise from time to time in local newspapers.
http://jobs.undp.org/

Asian Development Bank (ADB)

ADB offers employment and internships from time to time. The website indicates “ADB recruits its local staff from interested applicants residing in the duty station country. ADB offers a competitive salary and benefits applicable to locally recruited staff. ADB solicits applications for vacancies simultaneously from internal and external candidates. However, ADB first considers internal applications and proceeds to consider external applications if there is no suitable internal candidate.” We suggest you visit the site from time to time to check out offers for Laos. ADB also advertise from time to time in local newspapers.
http://www.adb.org/Employment/Local/default.asp