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Description
Short-Term Services
Open for National Consultant (Short-Term)
HELVETAS Laos is a development organization operating in Laos since 2001. Our vision is a just world in which all men and women determine the course of their lives in dignity and security, using environmental resources in a sustainable manner.
Job title
Local Consultant Formulation of Grant Management Guideline for CSOs (Agriculture and Environment Technical Working Group -AESWG)
Assignment
To develop a comprehensive Grant Management Guideline that provides clear procedures, tools, roles, responsibilities, compliance requirements, and templates for managing the AESWG small‑grant mechanism from announcement to closure.
Project
ENABLE (Enabling Network and Advocacy for Better Local Environment)
Location
Vientiane Capital, Laos
Duration of contract
Approx. 7-10 working days
Date of commencement
In the period of March 2026
Main tasks
Review & Assessment:
· Review ENABLE project documents, AESWG structure, and grant‑facility objectives.
· Review existing Helvetas Grant Management Manual, PCM Toolbox, PEPA tools, GESI guidelines, and other relevant materials.
· Review government regulations related to CSOs, youth groups, and grant disbursement pathways.
Conduct consultations with:
· Helvetas PMU (Project Manager, Finance/Admin team)
· LCCC and Takienglao (Lead Partner)
· AESWG Secretariat
· Selected CSOs / stakeholders
Develop Grant Management Guideline
The GMG should include, at minimum:
· Eligibility & Selection Criteria
· Organizational eligibility (CSOs, AESWG members)
· Proposal for eligibility
· GESI and climate‑sensitivity criteria
· Grant Cycle SOPs
· Step-by-step procedures (announcement → selection → contracting → implementation → monitoring → closure).
· Clear color‑coded flowcharts (optional).
· Standard timeline per cycle.
Qualifications
Education
· Bachelor’s degree in public administration, Development Studies, Governance, Environment, Law, or related fields.
· Master’s degree preferred.
Experience
· Minimum 5-7 years of experience in grant management, governance, or CSO capacity strengthening.
· Previous experience developing guidelines/manuals for donor‑funded projects.
· Strong understanding of Lao government procedures and civic‑space regulations.
· Experience working with CSOs, youth groups, or multi‑stakeholder platforms.
· Familiarity with Sida, HELVETAS or similar donor requirements is an advantage.
· Skills
· Excellent analytical and writing skills in English and Lao.
· Strong facilitation and consultation skills.
· Knowledge of GESI, climate resilience, and conflict sensitivity (PEPA).
· Ability to produce clear templates, tools, and flowcharts.
Contact and application address
To Apply please send your CV (maximum 5 pages), Technical proposal (methodology & workplan), Financial proposal (daily rate and total cost and sample of previous similar work (manuals/guidelines) to the email: procurement.laos@helvetas.org and Khamphanh.Soulivong@helvetas.org
Note: This consultancy is intended for candidates who are already based in Vientiane.
Deadline for application
20 March 2026 at 5 pm Laos local time
Remarks
· Details of Terms of References can be found here: ( Link )
· Only shortlisted applicants will be invited for interview.