Job Title:                                                Project Manager (WeAct2)  

Department:                                        Program Department

Location:                                              Luang Namtha Province

Position reports to:                           Senior Program Delivery Manager (SPDM)

Position Type:                                     Full-Time, Annual Employment Contract with extended

CARE INTERNATIONAL IN LAO PDR

CARE International is a global INGO working to end poverty and achieve social justice. We rebuild and improve the lives of the most vulnerable groups, especially women and girls who are often the most marginalised individuals in their communities and face unequal access to social and economic rights. In 2026, CARE worked in more than 100 countries around the world, supporting 200 million people from vulnerable communities to fight poverty and social injustice. To date, CARE has supported over 52 million participants to promote lasting change in their lives, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals.

CARE International in Lao PDR began its operations in 1992 and has worked since then to improve the lives of vulnerable groups in both rural and urban areas, particularly the ethnic minority communities. CARE works in partnership with community members, the government, local civil society organisations, and the private sector. CARE currently implements projects in 06 provinces: Vientiane Capital, Phongsaly, Luang Namtha, Luang Prabang, Sekong and Salavan Province.

CARE’s “Marginalized Women and Girls” program empowers women and girls to exercise their rights, to lead and make decisions, and benefit from socio-economic justice through thematic focus on women’s health, women’s economic empowerment and women’s resilience and climate change. CARE has extensive experience and expertise in both areas and will continue to pursue evidence-based practices to deliver long-lasting solutions effectively and sustainably.

Job Summary / About the Role

The Project Manager (PM) fully manages the Empowering Communities through Participatory Climate Action (WeAct2) Project to ensure that the project is implemented following the CARE and donor requirements. The PM will also act as the focal point and represent CARE international in Lao PDR for all collaboration and networking in Louangnamtha province, and work closely with the Senior Program Delivery Manager to ensure program quality, partnership, and learning and support alignment with organisational priorities.

The PM manages and provides support to the project implementing partner, particularly the CSO partners, and works closely with CARE technical advisors/managers and relevant departments, particularly the finance team in ensuring that adequate technical support and accountability mechanisms are in place to ensure beneficiaries have the right and access to feedback on programming.

The PM will directly manage Project staff and work closely with all technical advisors/members: WEE, WRCA, MILKA, Health, VETS volunteers, etc., Operational team members: Finance, Procurement and Administration, Safety & Security, People and culture, Resource Mobiliser and Communication team.

This position reports to the Senior Program Delivery Manager of CARE Laos.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in Climate Change (Climate Smart Agriculture), development studies or related field.
• At least 5 years’ experience working in a development context preferably in a development and program management and skills transfer, capacity strengthening in the INGO context.
• Extensively experience working with the Lao Civil Society Organisations including the Non-profit Associations.
• Extensively experience in managing and leading the complex project/program including budget management.
• Demonstrated understanding of gender equality and women’s empowerment and a commitment to CARE’s approaches and values including ethnic diversity and cultural sensitivity.
• Demonstrated ability to respond effectively to challenges, work effectively in a cross-functional, diverse and busy team environment with minimal supervision.
• Sound understanding of development in the context of Lao PDR.