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JOB ADVERTISEMENT: Project Coordinator (3 Positions)
Job Location: based in Xayaboury, Xiengkhouang and Houaphanh Province
Department: Strengthening Health systems for Integrated Nutrition Enhancement (SHINE) Project, Child Nutrition Fund (CNF), Program Department
Position reports to: Sr. Project Manager, CNF
Contract / Position Type: Annual Contract (with extendable) & Full-Time
CARE INTERNATIONAL IN LAO PDR
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.
Job Summary / About the Role
The Project Coordinator (PC) will oversee field-level planning, execution, and monitoring of all SHINE project activities in their assigned province/districts (Xayabouly, Xiengkhuang and Huaphanh). Reporting to the Sr. Project Manager, the coordinator ensures seamless implementation of wasting management, capacity building, health data strengthening, and community-level social and behavior change interventions in close collaboration with government health authorities and UNICEF counterparts.
The position covers management of all aspects of the project including ensuring a high technical quality of project delivery, managing partnerships with government, human resources, monitoring and evaluation, project cycle management and financial management.
The Project Coordinator will also provide technical support to ensuring the quality of M&E systems.
This position reports to the Senior Project Manager and will receive technical and project management support from the national and international technical advisors.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in public health, Maternal and Child Health, Nutrition, Nursing, Development Studies, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of field-based experience coordinating maternal and child health or nutrition projects, preferably within an INGO.
- Demonstrated experience in IMAM/CMAM, IYCF, health worker capacity strengthening, and community engagement models in Lao PDR.
- Familiarity with national health information systems, specifically DHIS-2 reporting workflows.
- Proficiency in spoken and written Lao and intermediate professional English; proficiency in standard MS Office tools.
- Proven understanding of working with an International Non-Government Organization (INGO) and a willingness to learn about CARE, gender equality and women’s empowerment activities.
- Proven ability to manage a budget and/or cash.
- Fluent oral and written communication skills in Lao and intermediate in English.
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APPLICATION SUBMISSION:
Qualified candidates should submit a CV and a letter of application. Please indicate the name of position that you are applying for
Apply this link to be based in Xayaboury Province https://forms.gle/HZFW7mZ4JsNAWaRw5
Apply this link to be based in Xiengkhouang Province https://forms.gle/kGEcefaorVFtTSi79
Apply this link to be based in Houaphanh Province https://forms.gle/8Y7LPLKdinjCPZKZA
Deadline is due on Fri 30/10/2026. The detailed Job Description (TOR) can be downloaded at https://directoryofngos.org/ingo-jobs/
Please kindly note that, due to the urgent needs of this position, thus the recruitment is an on-going basis, the recruitment will be closed when the suitable candidate is found. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
- CARE is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Women, ethnic minorities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
- CARE Laos has zero tolerance approach towards sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, and child abuse towards any person including our staff, representatives, partners, programme participants and members of the community where we work. We expect all staff, partners and related personnel to share this commitment by understanding, abiding by and working within the CARE International Safeguarding Policy and related framework at all times whilst representing CARE.
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- As well as pre-employment checks, CARE Laos will use the recruitment and reference process to ensure potential new staff understand and are aligned with these expectations.
(Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. CVs and other documents submitted to CARE will not be returned).