VILLAGEFOCUS-Vacancy

Anti-trafficking & Child Protection Legal Officer
The Anti-trafficking & Child Protection Legal Officer (LO) is a key staff member of the Protection and Empowerment of Women and Children (PEWC) program, working directly with other staff members of PEWC and directly supervised by the PEWC Program Coordinator, base in VFI Vientiane office and frequently travel to Salavan and Champask province. Duration of work is 12 months.

1. RESPONSIBILITIES
Legal Guidebook for Anti-trafficking and related issues:
- Review the Lao law related to human trafficking and update on the human trafficking legal guidebook.
- Assist on creation of the sample extension materials (simple legal booklet, radio programs, theater productions, posters, etc.) in Lao language and at least one ethnic minority language to get key legal
information to local people.
- Conduct training and Train government and non-government actors (youth, NGOs, NPAs, village actors) in the use of Legal Rights Guidebook and extension materials for use at the local level.
- Assist on conducting the field-testing of the completed guidebook to connect policy issues to local extension work and relevance to village-level issues.
- Assist on adapting the guidebook and extension materials and reprint for national use.
- Work with other PEWC staff on the Annual Campaign Against Child Trafficking with Asia ACTs partners
- Assist on conducting training to immigration officials on interview techniques, case identification and investigation, and other key areas

2. QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Lao citizen
- A minimum of 2-3 years of professional experience
- Bachelor Degree of Law
- Ability to plan and manage the project activities implementation with minimal supervision
- Detailed understanding of trafficking, CRC, CEDEW and related issues
- Computer skills: word processing, power point, email, internet
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff and especially trafficking victims
- Be cheerful, open minded and willing to work and dial with the trafficking victims
- Fluency in spoken Lao and English
- Ability to develop activity reports in Lao and English
- Experience working with trafficking cases will be highly regarded consideration

Interested candidates must supply an introduction letter and CV to Kongseng Sirivath, Program Coordinator of PEWC at kongseng@villagefocus.org. Call 021 312519 or 350740, no later than June 11 , 2012.
www.villagefocus.org

River View Resort-Vacancy

We are currently seeking service oriented candidates with the right attitude to join our team for the following position. The position is open to both Lao and overseas nationals.

Resort Manager
Skills and Responsibilities:
- Good written and spoken command of Chinese and English language.
- Persons with a strong background and experience in particular are encouraged to apply.

Salary is based on qualification and experience. Interested candidates with necessary qualifications please call: 021 212 206, 020 54082000

SAYFON-Vacancy

SAYFON Logistics is now looking for an Assistant Operations having a good a good sense of team work :being able to manage our shipping staff, to coordinate operations with all concerned parts, to make the following up of the files in process.

QUALIFICATION REQUIRED:
1. A university degree with at least a strong specialization/experience in international transport (sea, air and overland freight)
2. Solid knowledge of English (speaking, reading , writing), knowledge of French is an advantage
3. Strong computer skill (window, words, excel, and e-mail)
4. Ability to work efficiently under pressure and to handle concurrent activities simultaneous/overtimes working
5. Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills

Sayfon Logistics Sole Co.Ltd
Ban Chomcheng, Unit 12, House 164
Sisatanak District, Vientiane LAO PDR
Mr Daniel BOULOM
TEL +856 20 222 30 11
Email: sayfonlogistics@gmail.com

LEIGHTON-Vacancy

Leighton Contractors (Laos) Sole Co., Ltd. is a subsidiary of Leighton Asia, part of the Leighton Group, Australia's largest project development and contracting group with annual revenue exceeding US$16.5 billion. We are seeking high calibre candidates for the following role:-




Accountant
Responsibilities:-
• Preparation of monthly financial statement for the company.
• Ensure the day to day operation of overall accounting and financial activities
• Liaise with auditors, company secretarial, tax agents, banks and other statutory bodies/ authorities.
• Maintain records and reports in accordance to local accounting standards and statutory requirements.

Requirements:-
• Possess Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or professional qualifications.
• 3-5 years of relevant working experience, preferably at least 3 years with a reputable audit firm.
• Abreast and conversant with local tax regulator requirements and general practices.
• Strong knowledge of local accounting standards, consolidation, regulatory and statutory requirements.
• Good analytical, interpersonal, organizational skills, and ability to work under pressure are essential.
• Results oriented and have a good sense of urgency.
• Proficiency with MS Office and financial accounting software packages.
• Good command of both Lao and English languages (both written and spoken)

This is an excellent opportunity to join Leighton in this key role. We will offer a competitive package to the successful candidate. If you possess the skills that we require and are interested in joining us, please submit your resume to the following address;

Human Resources Manager
Leighton Contractors (Laos) Sole Co., Ltd.,
Ban Thaphalanxay No.093, Unit 4,
Sisattanak District,
Vientiane.
Email- recruitment@leighton.com.my

JICA-Prize

Request for Proposal Contract for Production of JICA PR Video

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is planning to produce a new JICA PR video in order to introduce JICA to those who are interested in the Japanese official development assistance.

Works to be carried out are as follows:
i) Proposal of the concept and structure of the video
ii) Shooting of JICA project activities and interviews in VientianeProvince
iii) Editing of films, photographs and music
iv) Presentations to JICA Office
v) Final editing and delivery of the final products

Tentative specifications of the JICA PR Video are follows:
i) Length: less than 20 minutes
ii) Language: Japanese version with English subtitles and Lao version with English subtitles

Interested media production companies can collect a detailed proposal document from the JICA Laos Office between 28th and 31st May 2012 (08:30 - 17:00, excluding 12:00 - 13:30). JICa Laos office Sihom Commerce Center Building, No.006, 3rd floor, Souphanuvong Road, Sihom Village, Chanthabouly District, Vientiane Capital, Lao P.D.R. PO Box 3933 Tel: 021-241100 / Fax: 021-241101-2 For further information, please contact Ms. Souksavath HAIMANY (Haimany-Souksavath@jica.go.jp).