1. Background

Under the fifth Lao-Luxembourg Indicative Cooperation Programme, the Lao and Luxembourg governments have deepened collaboration through four sectoral programmes (implemented from 2023 to 2027) with a total budget of approximately 124 MEUR. This includes the Skills for Tourism, Agriculture and Forestry (STAF) Programme with a budget of approximately 25 MEUR (with Swiss and European Union co-financing).

2. OBJECTIVE

The Skills for Agriculture and Forestry Adviser carries out technical advisory tasks under the STAF’s Agriculture and Forestry sub-team, therefore contributing to the outputs and outcomes of the Programme.  

3. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Actively participate in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of skills for A/F action plans;
• Closely coordinate and work with the STAF Programme team and counterparts to prepare, implement and monitor activities;
• Draft/revise concept notes and Terms of Reference (ToR) for activities in collaboration with the Senior Skills for A/F Adviser;
• Prepare and review technical documents developed for activities;
• Provide technical advice and support public and private VSD and extension service providers;
• Support and guide the establishment of public-private partnerships for enhanced skills for A/F;
• Prepare and manage budgets, and review expenditure against approved budgets;
• Manage procurement processes required to implement planned activities;
• Assist in data inputting and reviewing for monitoring and evaluation (M&E) purposes, and support reporting on Programme progress in accordance with the M&E matrix;
• Undertake other tasks as assigned by the Senior Skills for A/F Adviser, in line with STAF Programme objectives and activity plans;
• Work closely with other STAF Programme’s technical advisers and support staff and government counterparts.

A detailed job description can be obtained upon request to the email address: hr.rofvte@luxdev.lu.

4. SKILLS and qualifications REQUIRED FOR THE JOB

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, forestry or related discipline (i.e. agroecology, agri-business, etc.);
• At least five years of relevant working experience in a technical/advisory role in the field of extension services for A/F and/or Vocational Skills Development (VSD), preferably for an international development organisation, governmental agency or similar.
• Desirable: understanding of project cycle management, experience building partnerships and fostering collaboration, experience in the provision of coaching/training, working with public and private stakeholders and managing budgets and procurement processes.

5. CONDITIONS:

• Location: Vientiane Capital, with regular travel to target provinces. 
• Nature of the position: fixed-term contract until 31.12.2027 (full time);
• Expected starting date: 01/12/2025 or asap;
• Salary: calculated based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.  

How to apply:

Applications can only be submitted via the LuxDev careers website at https://careers.luxdev.lu/job-invite/1958/. Applications must consist of 1) curriculum vitae (including contact details of two referees), and 2) a motivation letter. Only applications received via the LuxDev careers website will be considered. Deadline: 08 October 2025

We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds regardless of gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or disability.