• Oversees general project management and provide supports to project director in administrative and operational tasks.
• Manages stakeholder engagement and communication on project management and ad-ministrative processes, establishes and maintains productive working relationships with relevant Government agencies and cooperation partners.
• Focal point for project event management in coordination with project management team and external partners, oversees logistics, design and preparation for project missions, workshops, meetings, and other events.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement and standardization as well as develops and implements project management best practices.
• Direct support to the international experts and their dependents on acceptance letters, stay permit and visas.
• Supervises and manages project drivers in coordination with administration team and provincial coordinators.
• Coordinates cross-functional processes and office operations in compliance with GIZ standards.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• University degree or equivalent, preferably in economics, finance, business administration, social or political sciences or similar, (Master’s degree is desirable).
• At least 10 years of professional experience in a comparable position, with 5 years professional experience in project management and business administration.
• At least 3 year’s experience in leadership and management skills.
• Experience with information and communication technologies (incl. MS Office).
• Ability to communicate and negotiate with project staff and project partners.
• Excellent organizational, strategic, and communication skills in an intercultural context, with the ability to translate complex issues into actionable solutions.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset, flexibility, creativity, and enthusiasm.
• High social competence with strong interpersonal skills; a reliable team player who brings fresh perspectives and foster agile working principles.
• Good networking skills and good cooperation management, also with high-ranking partners and institutions in the political environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Lao.

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT

• Attractive and competitive salary with long-term employment and career development.
• Additional allowances: Pi Mai bonus, performance-related bonus, communication allowance, lodging allowance, relocation allowance, travel allowance (for remote posting); Social benefits: health and accident insurance, NSSF, eyeglasses, annual dental and medical check-up.
• 20 days of annual leave entitlement plus Lao public holiday including compensation days (15 days).