Admin & Procurement Assistant

Job Title:                                      Admin & Procurement Assistant

Department:                              Administration / Procurement Department

Location:                                     Dakcheung District, Sekong Province

Position Reports to:                 Sr. Finance and Admin Officer

Position Type:                            Fixed-Term (1 year with potential extension), Full-time

CARE INTERNATIONAL IN LAO PDR

CARE International is a global NGO 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 marginalized individuals in their communities and face unequal access to social and economic rights. In 2024, 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 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 seven provinces: Vientiane Capital, Phongsaly, Luang Namtha, Luang Prabang, Salavan, Champasack and Sekong.

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 themathic focus on women’s health, women’s economic empowerment and women’s resilience and climate change. CARE has extensive experience and expertise in both of these areas and will continue to pursue evidence-based practices to deliver long-lasting solutions effectively and sustainably.

Job Summary / About the Role

There are two areas of focus of this position:

1. Administration:  is responsible for front desk, staff’s (national, international and visitors) travel arrangement management, administration and logistics support to CARE Laos.  She/he supports and assist the Senior Finance Officer to coordinate activities in administration, procurement, logistics, human resources and safety/security. This position also supports national and international staff members and visitors.
2. Procurement:  is to support and assist on procurement work including seeking for supply source, collecting the quotation, prepare the SBA and create the PO, receiving of goods and prepare the payment request.

This position is based in Dakcheung District, Sekong Province, with sometime travel required to other sites when is needed.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum higher diploma of the Business Administration or relevant fields with minimum 1- 2 years’ experience
• Proven experience in front desk management, administration support and communiction support
• A willingness to learn about CARE’s gender equality and women’s empowerment activities;
• Provend experience on the procurement and program support;
• Demonstrated experience in following standard policies, procedures and processes and ensure the implementation of basic standard transactions;
• Proven ability to manage and acquit a cash advance;
• Demonstrated good interpersonal skills, sound judgment, planning, problem solving and team building skills;