RMA-Vacancy

The Budget and Cost Control Manager coordinates the elaboration of the budgets, controls the compliance of expenses to budget, and controls costs.

Main Responsibilities include but not limited to:
·         Monthly financial report to Headquarter
·         Consolidation of financial report
·         Communication of the financials by BU and branch to OM
·         Reconciliation and control of accounting record
·         Additional support to accounting team regarding tax issue such as VAT, Sale tax…
·         Follow up the loans and interest charged by Clipper
·         Follow up on process and cost with Logistic department
·         Preparation of budget
·         Follow up on deviation between actual and budget
·         Analysis of the deviation
·         Follow up and control of the stock
·         Support Operation Managers and sales admin on costing/pricing/margin
·         Investments follow up

Qualifications:
·         Related Experience in Finance, Budgeting, and Controlling.
·         Related academic degree and / or training in the field is a plus
·         Good communication skills and professional presentation
·         Results-driven, Self motivated and success-oriented and able to work under demand
·         Good spoken and written English

Deadline: Friday, 20-July-2012
 
Interested candidates should send a CV and a brief cover letter To:
RMA LAOS CO.,LTD
P.O. Box 6030 Beungkhayong Tay, Unit 18
Thadeua Rd, Sisattanak District, Vientiane, Lao PDR
Tel: (+856 21) 315 376-8
Fax: (+856 21) 315 379
Email address: hrlao@rmagroup.net
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

World Bank - Prize

The World Bank is pleased to announce TWO exciting opportunities for
Lao Entrepreneurs, Especially Women:
2012 STEPS Young Entrepreneur Marketplace Competition and
Mekong Women’s Entrepreneurship Challenge
STEPS, Supporting Talent Entrepreneurial Potential and Success, and MWEC, Mekong Women’s Entrepreneurship Challenge, are sister projects working in Lao PDR to empower
entrepreneurs, in particular women. STEPS targets young entrepreneurs who have plans to start or expand a micro business while MWEC will work with established women led
small medium enterprises (SMEs) who want to grow their business.
Accepting applications from Vientiane (Province and Capital),
Luang Prabang, Champasack and Savannakhet Provinces
Application Deadline is August 13, 2012!
(Applicants are encouraged to apply to only one program)

Have an idea to start a micro business or want to expand a newly formed
micro enterprise?
The World Bank Vientiane Office, AusAID and the Young Entrepreneurs Association of
Laos (YEAL) are excited to announce the second annual
‘2012 STEPS Young Entrepreneur
Market Place Competition’
Eligibility:
Young entrepreneurs, especially women, under the age of 35 who have ideas to start or expand a
micro business. Competition is open to all sectors. Individuals or groups can apply.
Benefits:
Short-listed candidates will receive,
 10-day certified basic business training (including support to develop a business plan)
 One-year free membership to YEAL
A group of Finalists will be selected to,
 Showcase business idea at Marketplace Exhibition
 Receive mentorship support from YEAL
 Access microcredit loans from banks
Winners will be announced at the Marketplace Exhibition and awarded up to
US$5,000 seed grant!
Apply Now!
To see the full call or obtain an application form, visit one of our mobile application
workshops (schedule coming soon!); the World Bank Vientiane Office; Lao Youth Union
or YEAL office nearest you; go online to www.worldbank.org/la or visit www.facebook.
com/pages/Laosteps-Entrepreneurs. Questions, call: 020-55216962; 020-76651271.

Do you already have an SME and are looking to grow and expand?
infoDev and Emerging Markets Consulting (EMC) with support from the Small and
Medium Sized Enterprise Promotion Development Office (SMEPDO) are excited to
announce the
‘Mekong Women’s Entrepreneurship Challenge’
Eligibility:
Lao women, regardless of age, who own or manage an established SME with growth potential
and are eager to grow/improve their business.
Benefits:
 Up to US$10,000 prize per selected business for improving and expanding businesses
 3-Day Innovation, Competitiveness and Creativity Workshop focusing on innovation
development, entrepreneurship, and business proposal training.
 One-on-one support and professional coaching from EMC, an established international
standards business consulting firm.
 Seminars and workshops providing exposure to leading industry experts and networking
opportunities.
 Peer learning training focusing on such topics as marketing, resource management, and
budgeting led by an expert facilitator.
Apply Now!
For more information and an application form, please visit www.mweclaos.org , go to our
Facebook page www.facebook.com/MWECLaos or call us at
021-219 875.

PT-Vacancy

PT Construction Company Limited is now looking for the following positions to work in Xayabouly Project:
1. CIVIL ENGINEER – 1 position based in Xayabouly
Qualifications Required:
• Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering
• At least 3 years of experience in Civil/structure design, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering along with project experience for road, building, school and/or Resettlement projects.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, schools or other structures
• Fluent spoken and written in Lao and English
• Computer literate including Microsoft Office Suite, Auto Cad etc..
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of standard engineering practices, techniques, and procedures

2. AdMIN & FINANCE SuPERVISOR– 1 position based in Xayabouly
Qualifications Required:
• Bachelor Degree in Accountingor Business Administration
• Must have at least 3-5 years experience working in administration and finance, logistic or office management.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
• Demonstrate a professional demeanor and excellent communication skills;
• Strong interpersonal, supervisory and customer service skill are required.
• Good interpersonal skills, able to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks
• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures.
• Excellent spoken and written in Lao and English

3. COMMuNITy dEVELOPMENT SuPERVISOR-1 position based in Xayabouly
Qualification required:
• BSc or High Diploma in Social Science, Agriculture or related fields
• 4 years of working experience in the resettlement activities, rural development project
• Ability to work with different target groups, working environment and remote areas.
• Fluent spoken and written in Lao and English
• Computer literate
• Good communication skill

4. PuBLIC HEALTH SuPERVISOR-1 position based in Xayabouly
Qualification required
• Bachelor Degree in Public health, Health Education, Nursing or related field
• 4 to 5 years experience in public health, health education, community health agency or related field including at least 2
years in a supervisory role
• knowledge of public health theory and practices
• Ability to interpret and explain public health programs and issues to local community
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
• Excellent written and oral communications skills in Lao and English
Interested candidates should send required documents including a Cover Letter, CV, Copies of diplomas and other relevant information directly to the Human Resources department at: PT Construction Company Ltd., MB Building, Kaysone Phomvihane Avenue, Phonexay Village, Xaysettha district, Vientiane, Lao PdR Tel: (856-21) 990286, 020-22224960 Fax: (856-21) 990289 or e-mail to : pphi@ptcon.net.
Closing date for this position is 30 June 2012

MFWG-Vacancy

Position: Microfinance Training & Capacity Building Expert (Lao Consultant )
Work Location: Based in MFWG Office in Vientiane
Starting Date: 6 August 2012 (for a total of 25 days)

The Microfinance Working Group for the Lao PDR (MFWG) was establishe in May 2007 to promote the development of a sustainable microfinance sector that operates in line with international standards and that contributes to poverty reduction in the long term. As the national Microfinance Industry Network, the
MFWG brings together microfinance practitioners and other relevant stakeholders to share experience and information about the sector with the goal to improve sector coordination, transparency, sustainability and quality of microfinance services. The MFWG provides services in the following core areas: Knowledge management/ research & representation, policy advocacy and capacity building/training. The network is now expanding its capacity building and training services in order to strengthen the expertise of MFI staff and Boards and therefore plans to engage a local training and capacity building expert. S/he will work with and report to the MFWG Board of Directors and Management Team.

1. Duties & Responsibilities
Support a research study on ‘The Establishment of a Microfinance Management Certificate Course’ together with an international training expert. Specific tasks include:
• Undertake a thorough desk review of relevant microfinance literature, research and existing Lao training materials
• Identify key training contents for a Microfinance Management Certificate Course and support the drafting of a curriculum design
• Assess possibility of integrating existing Lao microfinance training materials into the course curriculum
• Establish a course budget (including external funding requirements) and assess feasibility of financial sustainability of such a course
• Establish an admission and grading system for trainees and a certification system for trainers
• Organize meetings with key microfinance stakeholders based in Lao PDR
• Provide technical input and support where required during the research and to the final report
• Provide oral and written translation from Lao into English and vice versa
• Be the liaison person in charge of any follow up work related to the research outcome and identified next steps with regards the establishment of the course
2. Qualifications and Skill Requirements:
• At least a Master’s Degree in economics, finance, accounting or related business degree
• Solid microfinance expertise and understanding of Lao microfinance sector and its challenges
• At least 5 years training experience in microfinance and knowledge of policies affecting microfinance institutions
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of participatory training methods
• Experience in individual coaching of MFIs in Lao PDR
• Able to establish excellent working relationships with different microfinance stakeholders (microfinance practitioners, donors, bi/multi-lateral agencies,

(I)NGOs, service providers, policy makers, Government authorities/line ministries, etc.)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (English & Lao)
• Strong negotiation, advocacy and consensus-building skills
• Strong interpersonal, networking skills
• Ability and willingness to work in a team and to motivate people
• Computer literacy
3. How to apply?
Interested candidates are invited to submit a covering letter explaining how you meet the requirements together with a comprehensive CV that include at least two professional referees from different institutions (names and contact details) who are familiar with the candidate’s qualifications and work experience. Women are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should submit their applications online
to mfwglaopdr@gmail.com not later than 18 June 2012. All application documents will be treated confidentially and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. For more information on MFWG please refer to our website: www.mfwglaopdr.org