VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTJob Title: Provincial Project Coordinator in Savannakhet province.Job Duration: 1st September 2021 to 31st August 2022.Job purpose: Responsible for overseeing the implementation of project activities at provincial level and liaison with local government for smooth cooperation.Reporting to: Manager/s of health programsSafeguarding: Health Poverty Action recognises that all adults and children have equal rights to protection from abuse and exploitation. Its staff members and volunteers are expected to comply at all times with the principles of preventing sexual and any other forms of exploitation and abuse.Health Poverty Action:Health Poverty Action works with some of the poorest and most marginalised communities in Africa, Asia and Latin America, often in very difficult environments. We work to enable these communities to achieve both immediate and long-term improvements to their health, promoting this as one of their fundamental human rights. At the same time we campaign for the changes in policies and practices needed to create and sustain good health among the world’s poorest people. Health Poverty Action has been working in Laos since 1994, implementing health related projects in the southern provinces, involving working with communities and building capacity of the provincial health departments.Project BackgroundHPA has been one of the leading Civil Society Organizations in the Greater Mekong Sub-region with particular focus in elimination of malaria in the region. Following the successive grant implementation of the Global Fund malaria grants in Lao PDR for over a decade, HPA has been actively managing the community case management of malaria in the Savannakhet province through the established network of village malaria workers and forest goer which will be starting from 2021-2023. Additionally, we have been the key player in strengthening the technical capacity, data reporting and monitoring systems which are the key pillars in providing quality community case management (CCM) services accessible to the areas of higher burden of health problems such as malaria and malnutrition.CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:Project Implementation and ManagementWork with the HPA district staff and also the government health staff at Savannakhet, the health staff at provincial and district health center level to develop a detailed work plan as per the project proposals;Work with the district staff and to support training the village health volunteers (VHVs) in all the target villages and implement health education in target villages focusing on community health services such as malaria prevention and treatment seeking behavior;Plan with the district staff to support and supervise the health center staff to monitor the VHVs in the villages and collect their report from the target villages;Identify local partners, either private or public, that involve a lot of migrant workers and go and visit these companies to establish cooperation relationships to enable nets distribution, health education, diagnosis and treatment in the sites where these migrant workers are working;Supports the project staff and partners in conducting critical learning events which provide the opportunity to assess and address issues that may arise during project implementation;Find innovative ways to approach people who are working in the forests to provide them with health information and tools to protect them;Monitor projects’ progresses against agreed project objectives and activities targets in the provinces and districts;Develop and present reports defining project progress, problems and solutions to both Health Poverty Action and the Provincial Health Department/Ministry of Health;Consolidate and Validate the monthly, quarterly Data Quality Assurance (DQA) which is supervising by M & E team leader and Project manager as a routine roles and responsibility;Support and provide a recommendation on making of IEC/BCC and Job-aid with M &E team leader, Project manager and CMPE according to the needs of partners fix to the beneficiary at any level;Manage the project expenditure in the province and districts, following HPA financial management rules and regulations.Performs other tasks as necessary.Internal and External RepresentationEnsure regular communication with Health Poverty Action Country Office, in particular, the program/project manager and the M&E team leader regarding project progress;Liaise with provincial health department, district health office, hospital and health centre staff as well as provincial and district authorities, other relevant department and NGOs;Represent Health Poverty Action in various stakeholders’ networks at the provincial level;Prepare and facilitate visits of donor representatives.PERSON SPECIFICATIONEssential Requirements:Degree in related fields, preferably a bachelor-degree in medicine or public health,Demonstrated experience to develop people and teams;Demonstrated experience in planning, monitoring and reporting of project activities;Representational skills, diplomacy and the ability to communicate and negotiate at all levels;Digital literacy in Windows, Word, Excel and PowerPoint;A willingness to live and work in remote areas;A capacity to be flexible under difficult conditions.Desirable Requirements:Experience of working and living in remote provinces;Understanding of current development issues including environment, health, poverty and gender;Financial management skills, including budgeting and budget performance monitoring;Good written and spoken English;Experience of working with Lao indigenous groups, migrant workers.HPA staffs are eligible to apply this position as other candidates.HPA encourages members of ethnic groups of Lao PDR, women and people living with disabilities, who meet the selection criteria, to apply for this position. This position is open to Lao Nationals only.Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and cover letter with contact details of at least three professional referees including their current or most recent employer to HPA.Laos.Admin@healthpovertyaction.org or visit:HPA Laos office: 362 Ban Saphangmor, Saysettha District, Vientiane or phone: 0856 21-264960/020 23246959The closing date for applications is 11th Aug 2021
Chifeng Gold’s Lane Xang Minerals Limited (LXML) operates the Sepon Gold and Copper Operation, located in Vilabouly District, Savannakhet Province, Lao PDR. Since operations commenced in 2003, LXML Sepon has produced over one million tonnes of copper cathode and over 1.2 million ounces of gold doré. In 2020, Sepon produced over 39,730 tonnes of copper and 64,809 ounces of gold doré. Sepon is projected to produce over 250,000 ounces of gold doré in 2021.LXML is now positioning itself for future growth. With the transition from a copper-focused operation to a gold-focused operation completed in 2020 and with a number of other feasibility studies, a ramp up in exploration and with merging and acquisition activity underway, the future for LXML and the Sepon operation is unlimited in potential and opportunity.To support our operation, we are seeking qualified candidates in the position of Purchasing Officer to join our Supply & Contracts team to deliver on our growth plans, and be a part of this exciting future.Reporting directly to the Purchasing Expediting Coordinator, this role has direct accountability and responsibility for allocated procurement, expediting and logistics activities, which are to be managed in accordance with defined company policies, procedures and standards.Key responsibilities include:Creation of Purchase Orders in line with defined company policies, procedures, and standards.Maintenance and documentation for all purchase activitiesWork with Inventory, logistics, warehouse and finance team to ensure the receipt of goods, invoices and paymentLiaising with suppliers in support of all purchase order requirementsExpediting purchase ordersSupplier DIFOT performance management and reportingCommunication with and alignment on priorities with Procurement Team Members and Key End UsersExpedites and coordinates the dispatch of materials & equipment from suppliers to site in terms of PO requirements and site priorities.Engage with suppliers to verify progress of the PO and reports back on status.Maintains expediting reports with other team members and shares feedback with all team members.Support Purchasing Expeditor Coordinator and Procurement Superintendent on sourcing activitiesProvide back to back cover for Purchasing and Expediting Officers.Ensure work is carried out in a way which maintains and promotes LXML reputation with stakeholders.Provide support as required to the Procurement Superintendent.Qualifications, Skills and Experience:Degree qualified in Purchasing, Logistics, Business, and/or Materials Management or equivalent is preferred.Minimum 2 or more years’ experience in Expediting/ Purchasing/ Logistics related roles.Competence in the use of Pronto, SAP or similar ERP system.Microsoft suite of tools (Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc).Excellent interpersonal, relationship management, teamwork and negotiation skillsHigh level effective communicator and influencer both internally and externally – written and verbal.Exemplary personal safety record and ability to identify unsafe work practices and interveneRelevant experience in mining or major international companies dealing with international suppliers and transportation providers.Proven ability to identify and resolve supply chain risks and delivery schedule delays.Attention to detail and able to manage work within agreed timelines.Experience working in Asia Pacific / China, and ability to communicate in English and Lao/ Chinese /ThaiUnderstanding of purchasing, logistics, production planning and inventory management.An attractive salary package, including a performance-based incentives and other benefits are on offer for this role. This is a great opportunity to join an exisiting world class mining operation and contribute towards the ongoing development of the biggest and best mining company in the Lao PDR.To express your interest in this role, please submit your updated CV and Cover Letter to Recruitment@LXML.LA Indicate on the subject line of the email: Application for (Position title), (First and Last Name) before the closing date of 3 August 2021Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview and your submitted documents will not be returned.Phonsinuan Village, P.O. Box 4486, Vientiane, Lao PDR Tel: +856 21 268 200Nalao Village, Kaisone District, Savannakhet Tel: +856 41 212686
Ernst & Young Lao Co., Ltd (“EY”) is a leading professional services firm in Laos and who commits to provide the highest quality services to our clients. EY gives you the opportunity to share your wealth of experience and your leadership skills, achieve your full potential and contribute to the firm’s continued success. We are now seeking for interested applicants to fill in the Assurance in our Laos Office. Audit ManagerKey responsibilities Manage multiple engagements and other related activitiesWork closely with engagement teams and client personnel in conducting audit/assurance engagementsManage client expectations and deliverablesMentor/coach and assist staff in reaching their full potentialDevelop effective relationships with clients and key contactsLead firm efforts on initiatives and encourage staff participationKeep abreast of professional development and regularly expand technical competence.QualificationsRelevant tertiary qualification (eg. Economics, Commerce, Business, Finance, Accounting, Auditing)ACCA/CPA designation would be viewed favourablyRelevant overseas study is a plusExperience in a Big4 audit firm is a plusKnowledge/Experience:Minimum of 3-5 years in a professional services/corporate environment, working as an auditor or similar experienceStrong business acumenExperience in conducting audit/assurance engagementsFluent EnglishExceptional writing and analytical skillsSound computer literacy (MS Excel, Word and Power Point essential)Ability to manage competing priorities.Attractive remuneration and professional training opportunities for career development will be offered to the successful candidates. Please email your resume, application letter (including current and expected remuneration package, reasons for leaving current employer) to Ms. Ammalay Vongsaly ( email: Ammalay.Vongsaly@la.ey.com) no later than COB 20 August 2021, or mail to:Ernst & Young Lao Co., Ltd6th Floor, Kolao Tower I, 23 Singha Road,Nongbone Village, SaysetthaVientiane Capital, Lao PDRTel: 021 455077
