NORWEGIAN PEOPLE'S AID

Notice of Recruitment – Lao National Staff

Norwegian People's Aid (NPA) is a Norwegian humanitarian organisation supporting mine action and disarmament, capacity building, and development in many countries around the world. NPA has been engaged in the clearance of unexploded ordnance (UXO) in Lao PDR since 1997. NPA is currently working to survey and clear UXO across four provinces in southern Lao PDR: Champasak, Saravane, Sekong, and Attapeu. Our main offices are located in Vientiane and Pakse.

NPA’s Lao PDR programme is now seeking a qualified, enthusiastic, experienced, and well-motivated person for the following position:

1. Grants and Communications Manager: 01 Position – based in Vientiane, with travel to NPA’s areas of operations in 4 southern provinces (induction period in Vientiane Office)

The Grants and Communications Manager supports the DPM in drafting proposals, concept notes, donor reports, and other programme documents, and is also responsible for managing communications - including photography and videography, graphic design, production of promotional materials, and social media content.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement communications strategies and materials to promote awareness of NPA Lao PDR’s UXO survey and clearance operations in Lao PDR.
• In collaboration with the Senior Communications Officer, develop and deliver effective communication materials, such as case studies, photographs and captions, programme updates, press releases, website and social media content, video, and other external relations materials.
• Travel to NPA’s operations sites to photograph, collect information, and produce media stories directly from the NPA field teams and beneficiaries in NPA’s operational tasks in Attapue, Champasak, Saravane, and Sekong provinces.
• Manage NPA Lao PDR’s social media pages, ensuring regular updates with new content and consistent messaging, under the guidance and support of the DPM.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local media outlets to promote coverage of NPA’s work.
• Plan and organize external events to promote the NPA Lao PDR programme and its activities.
• Train and build the capacity of NPA’s Operational staff to take good quality photos, use interview consent forms, and document beneficiary stories in an appropriate and sensitive manner, in accordance with NPA Lao PDR’s safeguarding policy. 
• Maintain and regularly update NPA’s online system for filing photos, captions, videos, and graphic materials. 
• Assist the DPM in drafting proposals, concept notes, donor reports, and other programme-related documents. 
• Provide on-demand translation and interpretation services for DPM/CD, as needed. 
• Assist in organizing trainings, workshops, and other programme events, ensuring logistical arrangements and the smooth running of these activities.
• Drafting meeting minutes for management meetings and when required. 
• Any other duties as instructed by the DPM and Country Director.

Required qualifications:

Must have:

• Experience developing communication products, including reports, briefings, captions, case studies, website content, and social media posts.
• Experience managing social media accounts and websites, including content creation.
• Proficiency in graphic design.
• Strong photography skills.
• Strong IT skills and computer literacy.
• Willingness to travel regularly between Pakse, NPA’s operational areas in southern Lao PDR, and Vientiane as required.
• Excellent written and verbal proficiency in both English and Lao.
• Ability to work independently, think creatively, and take initiative.

   Desirable:

• Experience drafting funding proposals and donor reporting. 
• Previous experience working for an international non-government organisation or newspapers/media companies.
• Experience working on development or humanitarian projects.

Personal Competencies:

• Highly motivated, creative, proactive, and outgoing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Dedicated and committed to high quality standards.
• Willingness to travel frequently and engage with a diverse group of people, including in rural and remote areas of Lao PDR.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships at all levels internally and externally.
• Ability to meet deadlines and attention to detail.

Interested candidates are requested to submit an application (a cover letter & CV) to NPA Vientiane Office: House no. 150, Unit 08, Ban Watnak, Sisattanak District, Vientiane Capital, Tel: +856 021 316 971; or via e-mail address: npa.laos@npaid.org

The deadline for applications is Friday 20 June 2025, at 17:00 PM. Applications submitted on Facebook will NOT be considered. 

NPA continuously strives for more diversity and inclusion across the organisation. For this position, we particularly encourage female candidates to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be invited for interview. Please note that all applicants will be screened for applicable NPA eligibility requirements. Candidates will be asked to declare any family relations to existing NPA employees during the recruitment process. Successful candidates will be asked to start work as soon as possible.