TGH-Vacancy

JOB ANNOUCEMENT – ASSISTANT to PROJECT MANAGER (ECHO)

 Triangle Génération Humanitaire is a French NGO working in Lao PDR since 2006 is looking for a « ASSISTANT to PROJECT MANAGER M/F» for its food security/support to population affected by Haïma typhoon project in Khammuan Province.

 The project :

                 Due to the floods of 2011, a large number of rural households of Hinboun district, Khammuan Province have been deeply impacted. In those areas, non-equipped with irrigation systems, people have lost their only chance to harvest rice in 2011. Both food and seeds stocks have been impacted leaving those rural households with no other solution than daily work in the neighbouring villages to guarantee the family basic food supply. Triangle GH’s Action, funded by ECHO aims at restoring the production means of those population in 17 villages of the lower tributaries of Nam Hinboun River and insure their food consumption during the rainy season through cash grant activities.

 The position:

                The Project Manager Assistant will be based in Thakhek with frequent field work sessions in remote areas (purchase and delivery of seeds and agricultural input, follow-up of the agricultural activities, follow-up and evaluation of cash transfer activity) in Hinboun District. She/he will work with TGH Project Manager and the Administrator to ensure the proper implementation of the activities.

 Duties and responsibilities:

 Under the supervision of Project manager, the assistant will work at the daily implementation of the project and thus will be involved in the following aspects:

 Technical duties:

-          Field data collection;

-          Field data analysis;

-          Implementation of home garden seeds distribution for 17 villages ;

-          Coordination of Community officers work.

Administrative duties:

-          Translation of official reports and documents ;

-          Coordination with local authorities (PAFO, DAFO, DoFA) ;

Logistic duties:

-          Purchase management and follow-up (everyday supplies and contracts)

-          Logistic preparation and management of field activities ;

-          Follow-up of project equipments.

Other:

-          Coordination with the administrator to follow-up procedures.

 Listed tasks are not exhaustive and may be revised with project manager according to the needs of the project.

 Qualifications requirements:

·         University degree (BSc) in relevant fields (agronomy, irrigation), MSc is an asset;

·         Skills required in logistics management ;

·         Work experience with NGOs (at least 3 years of relevant experience);

·         Work experience in a ECHO funded program is an asset;

·         Very good level in French and/or English (translation for both technical and administrative documents) ;

·         Basic software knowledge (pack Office) ; Good level in Excel is an asset;

·         Strong motivation for field work (in remote areas) ;

·         Good analysis skills, ability to propose ;

·         Ability to train and deliver messages to heterogeneous beneficiaries ;

·         Good relation skills with rural population and local authorities ;

·         Autonomy and will to learn.

Conditions:

·         The hiring process and the work will start as soon as possible in November 2012 in Thakhek and for a 3 months period (potentially renewable).

·         Monthly salary paid in Kips and linked with skills and experience according to TGH salary scale, work insurance policy.

·         Independent house in Thakhek paid by the project (for non Thakhek residents), 2 trips to Vientiane per month, field allowance for field sessions (according to TGH scale and regulation).

 Please send by email up-to-date CV (+ recent work references) and motivation letter before the 26^th of October 2012 to MsOceane MERGAERT, Project manager (cdp2.laos@trianglegh.org). Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Meeting and interviews will be organized ASAP in Vientiane.

Ways-Vacancy

Operation and Reservation Assistant

Other Ways Laos is an Inbound Travel Compagny based in Vientiane. To complete our team, we are looking for a motivated Operation and Reservation Assistant to join the team (1 position based in Vientiane).

Requirements as follows:

• Good knowledge of tourism in Laos
• Good skills in French (written and spoken) or in English
• Serious, motivated, conscientious, hardworking
• Good computer skills (emailing,word,excel)
• Previous experience working as Tour Operator for an inbound travel company is a plus

Position based in Vientiane.

Career development opportunities. Salary according to the experience

Please send your CV (with attached photo) by email to francois@other-ways.com

CARE International-Vacancy

CARE seeks to employ one Lao national for a “health and scholarship officer” position to be based in Sayabouly Province. CARE Laos offers staff competitive salaries and excellent benefits. Expected starting date for the position is November 2012. Start date is flexible.

 1. Health and scholarship officer- (1 Position)

Major Responsibilities

·         Foster a sound working partnership and coordinate all health-related activities with the District Health Office (mobile clinic, hygiene education, awareness on pesticide related hazards, nutrition surveys, surveillance…)

·         Establish the yearly plan of health activities with the District Health Office

·         Improve as required IEC materials used for health awareness sessions at the target village level

·         Facilitate the training (on the job) of 6 village birth attendants at hospital (coordination with district and provincial health department, solve logistics and administrative issues met by birth attendants, monitoring and evaluation of the activity…)

·         Undertake regular village visits to support District Health staff when implementing activities.

·         Supervises the scholarship activity (award of about 20 nursing, teaching and vocational school scholarships) including selection of students, coordination with all relevant government departments, follow up of students and problem solving etc…

·         Make activity plans and reports as required

·         Be aware of gender and ethnicity issues, and contribute to the development and implementation of appropriate strategies

Matching Indicators or Qualifications:

1.     University degree in a health-related field (ideally in Primary Health and/or related to Mother and Child Health and nutrition). A master’s degree would be an asset

2.     At least 2 years in a development project in a rural area would be an asset,

3.     Mobility: willingness to work and stay in a remote area, with frequent field stays is essential.

4.     Good planning skills and good Communication skills

5.     Commitment to honesty and transparency

6.     English and/or French language skills is a strong asset (or Prai ethnic language skills)

7.     Computer skills required (Excel + Word and knowledge of WHO anthro or statistics software is an asset)

 Qualified candidates should submit their CV and a letter of application addressing Matching Indicators to:

  - CARE Laos, PO Box 4328, 329/25 Sibounheuang Road, Ban Sibounheuang, Vientiane

 - Or email to parua2@carelaos.org

-  Or (applicants from Sayabouli Province only): CARE Sayabouli PO BOX 045, 222/13 BahnSimeuang, Sayabouli Province

 Deadline for applications is 31/12/12.

Please note that CARE may actually recruit the successful candidate before the application closing date.Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. CVs and other documents submitted to CARE will not be returned.

CARE-Laos is committed to working towards equitable relationships and opportunity for women and men.

CARE-Laos seeks to create and maintain an organization environment that is free of harassment and exploitation of children.

CARE encourages members of ethnic groups of Lao PDR, women and people living with disabilities, who meet the selection criteria, to apply for this position.