108.JOBS

RECOMMENDED JOBS

Provincial Program Officer Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI)Provincial Program Officer, Sexual and Reproductive Health – Lao PDRBase Location: Sekong Province Overview The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) seeks an experienced, detail orientated, and highly motivated individual with to help rapidly increase women’s access to Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) services and reduce maternal mortality in Lao PDR as a Provincial Program Officer on CHAI’s SRH team.The Ministry of Health (MOH) has made significant progress in increasing access to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services in Lao PDR. However, gaps still exist. Persistent access barriers to SRH services contribute to a high maternal deaths rate and a high adolescent birth rate. CHAI is partnering with the Ministry of Health in Lao PDR to implement a broad range of activities aimed at significantly increasing access to SRH services nationally for women and adolescent girls. This includes strengthening existing tools to track SRH commodity availability , ensuring quality services are available at all points of care, and developing systems to effectively use data to target interventions.The Provincial Program Officer must be able to function independently and flexibly and have a strong commitment to excellence. S/He will work under the guidance of the SRH Senior Program Officer and Program Manager; and work closely with other key provincial government partners to provide strategic and operational assistance, technical inputs, and coordinate activities for the SRH CHAI project. The Provincial Program Officer will be based in Sekong Province, Lao PDR. Organization OverviewThe Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to saving lives and reducing the burden of disease in low-and middle-income countries, while strengthening the capabilities of governments and the private sector in those countries to create and sustain high-quality health systems that can succeed without our assistance. For more information, please visit: http://www.clintonhealthaccess.orgCHAI has partnered with the Government in Lao PDR since 2014, supporting the MOH across several health programs: Supply Chain Strengthening, Malaria Elimination, HIV and TB Access, and Vaccines. In 2017, CHAI is building upon these programs and relationship with the Maternal and Child Health Center (MCHC) to support the Government to accelerate efforts to address gaps in SRH services and improve health outcomes for women and adolescent girls.Responsibilities Work together with the SRH team and provincial health department team in Sekong province particularly Mother and Child Health Unit (MCH) to identify and define a strategy for the province, developing clear operational plans for execution;Work together with the SRH Senior Program Officer and CHAI Lao PDR SRH team to continually help identify opportunities for CHAI to add value and maximize impact within the province;Build the capacity of the provincial staff of Sekong Department of Health in the following three areas:Supply Chain and Commodity AvailabilityTrack SRH stock and medical equipment flow from central to the focal province and at all facilities in the focal province on a regular basis (weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually);Ensure quality medical supply/equipment forecasting and procurement at provincial level, including systems to access funding from the provincial budget process where applicable;Identify gaps and challenges of using current stock/equipment tracking tools; and develop appropriate mechanism (if necessary) to eliminate the gaps and address challenges;Carry out targeted steps to ensure consistent stock availabilityService deliveryAnalyze and identify gaps of SRH services delivery through existing training database system and routine operation of health care provider;Develop necessary training plan to ensure the availability and quality of services at all health facilities in the focal province, and align plan with provincial budgeting process;Develop provincial-level monitoring mechanisms for ensuring availability of trained health care providers at all points of care, and ensure provincial systems are aligned with the national system;Data driven responseConduct routine analysis of monthly data to target interventions and respond to gaps in supply and service availability;Ensure the data in the systems can be accessed by all provincial staff and analyzed effectively;Ensure the accuracy and quality of all supply and services data entered into the database system (mSupply and DHIS2);Conduct the quarterly monitoring and assessment of SRH activity in selected health facilitiesDevelop/prepare agendas, budgets plan, travel schedules, training materials and logistics for any required meetingsOther duties as assigned by managementQualificationsBachelor’s degree or higher and at least 5 years of professional experience in the private or public sectorExcellent written and oral English and Lao communication skillsStrong diplomatic and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build professional and collaborative relationships with a range of stakeholders and drive resultsDemonstrated experience in project planning, budgeting, coordination and executionExcellent problem-solving skillsAbility to absorb and synthesize a broad range of information, adapt quickly to new situations, and learn quickly on the jobAbility to handle multiple work streams in parallel, set priorities, manage work load and work independently and quickly with limited supervisionAbility to work in a diverse and geographically dispersed team using a range of communication channels and approachesProficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and internet-based communicationsAdvantagesExperience working with the Government or other NGOs at the various levels of the health systemExperience working in sexual and reproductive health, women’s health or health systems strengtheningKnowledge of the province’s public sector in general.Application Details Deadline to apply: 30 April 2019How to apply: Candidates should submit resumes online to CHAI.LaoPDR@gmail.com

11 Apr 2019

View Apply

Finance Deputy Manager VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTFinance Deputy ManagerHumanity and Inclusion (HI) has been active in Lao P.D.R. since 1996. The organization’s vision is of a Lao society where all adults and children live as equal individuals in a safe environment.Humanity and Inclusion (HI) is currently seeking a qualified and motivated person, willing to progress, to work in the position of Finance Deputy. Depending on the future work performances of the selected candidate and on his ability to learn on Humanity and Inclusion’s financial information system, this position could lead to that of Finance Manager.Position type: Full TimeBase location: VientianeMain responsibilities and activities:Follow-up and support technically HI’s partners in their financial duties toward HI and its donors.Assess the partners’ financial reports and input their expenses in HI’s accountancyGive HI partners the necessary trainings in all financial aspectsAssist the Support Services Coordinator and the Finance Manager in the setting of HI’s financial software for accountancy and financeExtract data from the software upon request and communicate it to the budget holders.Support the budget holders in drafting, updating and following up their budgetsAssist the Finance Manager in drafting new budgets for HI’s donorsAssist the Finance Manager in the financial reports to donors and external auditsDesired qualifications: Master degree in business finance, accountancy or audit and internal control2 years of experience in the same areasVery good knowledge of English, reading and writingKnowledge of international NGOs, social development projects and institutional donors would be an added valueHumanity and Inclusion (HI) offers: approximate Net salary from LAK 5.660.000 to 5.911.000 (depending on qualifications) + benefits (13th month, insurances, etc.)Applicants should email a letter of interest (no more than one page) and CV (no more than two pages, containing the contact details of 3 references) to the address below by 2nd May 2019. State clearly in the Email subject the position being applied for.The full Job Description of the position can be found on the following website: http://directoryofngos.orgAttention: recruitment@laos.hi.orgHumanity and Inclusion (HI) PO Box: 2496, 51/1 Hongkae Road, Ban Sisangvone, Vientiane Tel: (021) 412 110; FAX: (021) 416 242;Humanity and Inclusion (HI) is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people living with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.All the candidates are informed that, all along the recruitment process:Handicap International cannot ask the candidates for any money or incentive to select them; Handicap International cannot accept any money or incentive from the candidates to select them.

12 Apr 2019

View Apply

URGENT JOBS

ນັກສຶກສາຈົບໃໝ່ ຫຼື ຜູ້ມີປະສົບການ

Lao ASEAN Leasing Public Company

Location: Vientiane Capital see more

Lao ASEAN Leasing Public Company Location: Vientiane Capital

Civil Society Capacity Development (CSCD) Advisor

GIZ Office Vientiane

Location: Vientiane Capital see more

JOB VACANCY Civil Society Capacity Development (CSCD) AdvisorAs a federal enterprise, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH supports the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. On behalf of the German Government, GIZ currently is implementing a large number of projects in Lao PDR in two priority areas: rural development and sustainable economic development. For further information, please visit www.giz.de/laos. The Citizen Engagement for Good Governance, Accountability and Rule of Law (CEGGA) as part of the LaoGerman Development Cooperation and commissioned by European Union, German Development Cooperation and Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation is currently seeking one qualified Laotian candidate for the position of Civil Society Capacity Development (CSCD) Advisor.Starting Date: 01.06.2019 Duration of Assignment: Until 31.05.2020Work Location: Vientiane CapitalResponsibilities: The Civil Society Capacity Development (CSCD) Advisor is generally responsible forThe position holder is generally responsible for assisting in the coordination of civil society capacity development activities and provision of small grants, including engagement with capacity development providers, liaison with shared learning groups, and monitoring of results within the CSO community. Specifically, the position entails the following work areas:Main-tasks: 1. Support the coordination of Capacity Development measures for Lao CSOs The position holder shall complete the following tasks:Support the conceptualization of an integrated capacity development strategy that will structure the Programme’s overall approach to increasing the organisational capacities of target organisations (Lao CSOs);Contribute to setting up individual capacity development plans per organisation, based on insights gained during Grant preparation processes and otherwise;Coordinate with providers carrying out tailor-made capacity development for target organisations (varying topics and means; according to needs identified) to ensure complementarity with Grants provided by The Citizen Engagement for Good Governance, Accountability and Rule of Law (CEGGA);2. Support the preparation and monitoring of Small Grants to Lao CSOsThe position holder shall complete the following tasks:Co-development of procedures and guidelines for awarding small grants to local civil society organisations in Laos under the the Citizen Engagement for Good Governance, Accountability and Rule of Law (CEGGA) Programme;Drafting of relevant template documents for the Grant Mechanism;Support the identification and selection of CSOs to be supported by the Programme;Provide advice directly to CSOs on proposal development, and/or facilitate advice provision through external capacity development providers; ▪ Support monitoring progress and orderly conduct of small projects implemented by Lao CSOs through Grants from the Programme, including through on-site visits;Contribute to quality control, incl. through review of reports submitted by Grant recipients; European UnionCoordinate with relevant staff from other Development Partners providing additonal funds to the Citizen Engagement for Good Governance, Accountability and Rule of Law (CEGGA)Grant recipients, to increase synergies and avoid duplication;3. Support to improving learning exchange and knowledge generationThe position holder shall complete the following tasks:Liaise with existing Lao Civil Society networking and learning initiatives to coordinate the Citizen Engagement for Good Governance, Accountability and Rule of Law (CEGGA)support to their work;Contribute to the promotion of innovative approaches for Lao CSOs to gather and share knowledge and experiences from implementation on relevant topics;Contribute to the identification and putting into practice of adequate means to improve regional learning exchange of Lao CSOs;Support to the preparation of measures showcasing civil society contribution to sustainable development in Lao PDR;4. Other TasksThe position holder shall complete the following tasks:Support external communication and visibility efforts of the Programme;Support Programme M&E activities and Programme Reporting;Support the Programme’s efforts to realise synergies between its three components (Access to Justice, Support to National Assembly, Civil Society Engagement).Required qualifications, competences and experiences: 1. QualificationsUniversity degree in Social Sciences, Business Administration, or equivalent;Solid knowledge on development cooperation practices in general and project cycle management in particular;Very good knowledge about the civil society sector in Laos;Proven expertise in being in an advisory role;Lao native speaker, proficiency in English a must, knowledge of other native languages spoken in parts of Laos is a strong asset;2. Professional experienceAt least 5 years of work experience in development cooperation, consulting or similar;Relevant experience working with or in support of civil society in Laos;Relevant experience preparing and monitoring small grants;3. Other knowledge, additional competencesConfident, team-oriented personality and professional appearance;Good oral and written communication and networking skills;Readiness to travel to all provinces in Lao PDR and (sometimes) internationallyGIZ is an equal opportunity employer. Women and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.Interested candidates are asked to send/submit their application with a comprehensive CV including at least 3 reliable references and cover letter explaining their motivation as well as how their experience meets the requirements latest by 16:30 Hr on 26th of April 2019 to the HR Division of GIZ Office Vientiane, P.O. Box 9233, Vientiane Capital, or e-mail to job-gizlaos@giz.de All applications will be treated confidentially and only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Programme Associate (GS-6) - Natural Resources Management and Climate Change Section

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Location: Vientiane Capital see more

Apply Now

FIND YOUR NEXT JOB

featured employer

RECOMMENDED JOBS

URGENT JOBS

Confirm this job

Confirm this job

Confirm apply all job

about us

employers

job seekers

policies