World Concern- Vacancy

World Concern Laos, an International NGO, is seeking qualified national staff to fill the following positions:
Based in VIENTIANE office Project Accountant –with at least 3 years of accountinExperience ;degree or diploma in accounting is a must. Based in PHONTHONG DISTRICT, CHAMPASSAK
1. Project Manager
2. Education and Child Protection Assistant
3. Food Security and Agriculture Sector Lead
4. Monitoring and reporting officer /translator

Based in SEKONG PROVINCE
1. Education Field Assistant
2. Agriculture Field Assistant

General Requirements:
• At least 2 years related experience
• High proficiency of verbal and written English
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
• Demonstrates spirit of service and cooperation
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
Please send your CV to: wclaos@wcasia.org
Deadline of application: 21 Dec 2012
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview

AUE-Vacancy

Australian Immigration Case Officer
(Part time, three days per week)
The Australian Embassy has vacancy for the positions of Australian Immigration Case Officer (Part time, three days per week). The person we seek must possess an ability to work independently and as part of a small team, possess a dynamic character, be flexible and have the capacity to operate within a regulatory environment. Applicants must be fluent in both English and Lao and possess proven written and oral communication skills in both languages. You will need to have very good interpersonal and liaison skills and have the ability to communicate effectively. The successful applicant will have well-developed organisational skills, experience working in an office environment and/ or be a university graduate preferably in a related field and be computer literate. She/he will also have initiative, be able to focus on priorities, meet deadlines and work well in a team situation with limited supervision. An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate based on experience and qualifications. The Australian Embassy is an equal opportunity employer; all applicants will be considered on their merit. Duty Statement and Selection Criteria can be obtained from the Embassy’s website at http://www.laos.embassy.gov.au Applications MUST address each of the Selection Criteria and be submitted in writing by 5pm Thursday, 3 January 2013. Applicants that do not address each of the section criteria will NOT be considered. Supporting statements should not be more than 3 pages in length. Two references or the names and contact details of two referees
must be included with the application. Further information can be obtained by calling the Embassy on 353800.
Applications should be submitted to:
Immigration Section
Australian Embassy
P O Box 292
Vientiane
Or sent by email to: NguyenThiBich.Tram@dfat.gov.au

THPC-Vacancy

JICA-Vacancy

Vacancy Announcement for Secretary
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is implementing Technical Cooperation Project in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Sports, namely “Community Initiatives for Education Development Project (CIEDII)” in Champasack, Savannakhet, Salavane, Sekong Province. The Project aims to improve primary education in the target schools as to support the achievement of Education for All (EFA) goals. The Project seeks eligible applicant as Secretary for JICA Expert in Champasack Education and Sports Service (PES), in Pakse, Champasack Province.
Qualifications and Experiences:
- Lao National
- University/College graduate
- Working experience for more than 2 years
- Capable for English-Lao-English Translation
- Computer skill (word, excel)
- Official letter writing in Lao
Remark: Frequent field trip to Champasack, Savannakhet, Salavane, and Sekong Province is required.
Office Location: Champasack Provincial Education and Sports Service
Interested persons are to send CV with documents of diploma and photo to
the following address (E-mail or P.O.Box):
E-mail: Ms. Naoko TATENO (E-mail: naopyoon@hotmail.com)
Mailing address: P.O.Box 3933, JICA Laos Office, Vientiane Capital (Attn. Ms.
Naoko TATENO)
Deadline: 24th December 2012
Only short-listed candidates will be notified for interviews. Sent CV will not be returned.
Contact: JICA-CIEDII Project in Pakse Office
Ms. Naoko TATENO (Mobile: 020-54581946, E-mail: naopyoon@hotmail.com)

CARE International-Vacancy

CARE International in Lao PDR

 Health Specialist: 3-6 month contract

CARE Laos seeks to employ a Health Specialist, experienced Lao Nationalin Phongsaly Province, Khua, Mai and Samphan Districts. CARE offers staff competitive salaries and excellent benefits, in particular since this is a temporary contract.
In Phongsaly, CARE’s integrated rural development program works in maternal, reproductive and child health, food security, poverty alleviation, water and sanitation, and livelihoods development. The MCH project works with:  1) District Health Offices of Khua, Mai and Samphan to support health systems strengthening. 2) Remote communities to improve access to maternal, child and reproductive health services.

The Health Specialist will be involved in implementation of health related activities, particularly taking the lead on supporting reproductive health activities. S/he will work with the DHOs to provide technical support to community based health actors, such as community based distributors (CBD) of contraceptives and village health volunteers (VHV).
                                                                            
This position reports to the Phongsaly Health Project Manager and will receive technical support from the Women’s Program Coordinator.  The position is available immediately.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Nursing or medical degree related or relevant educational background and/or experience.
• Experience working with NGOs withtechnical knowledge on maternal and reproductive health
• Ability to speak and understand Akha or Kh’mu is highly valued.
• Willing to spend time in remote areas working with poor communities, engaging directly in activities.
• Previous experience working with community health actors would be valuable
• Good communications skills, including negotiation skills, interpersonal skills, including patience, diplomacy, willingness to listen and respect for beneficiaries.
• Be highly organized,honest, responsible, self motivated and creativityand able to take initiative under minimum supervision.

·         Ability to work under pressure at times, while maintaining high quality results is an essential requirement.

• Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team in diverse professional backgrounds.
• Able to drive a motorbike and has a current license
• Women and ethnic minorities are encouraged to apply

Qualified candidates should submit a job application form (available at CARE Laos office), CV and a letter of application that address the Qualifications and Experience Required to:

Application for Health Specialist

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

Or send email to sengdavanh@carelaos.org

 

Deadline for applications is 30 November 2012

CVs and other documents submitted to CARE will not be returned.

CARE Laos does not charge or accept a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

 

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.