Field Officer – Phongsaly District

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VA no.2026-03

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.

We are seeking a motivated and experienced candidate to join our Phongsaly Livelihood and Non‑Timber Forest Products (PHOLIN) Project – Phase II as a:

Job title
Field Officer – Phongsaly District

Project
Phongsaly Livelihood and Non‑Timber Forest Products (PHOLIN) Project – Phase II

Location
Phongsaly District, Phongsaly Province

Duration of contract
1 year with possibility of extension

Date of entry
April 2026

Key Tasks
1. Community & Technical Support

• Coordinate with district partners to form and strengthen NTFP producer groups.
• Provide capacity building on group management, financial management, negotiation, and documentation.
• Support value chain development with communities, companies, and government partners (production, harvesting, processing, quality improvement, sorting, storage).
• Raise community awareness on Gender Equality & Social Inclusion in NTFP management.
• Monitor field activities, collect data, and support M&E processes (fieldwork is approx. 70%, office work 30%).

2. Planning & Coordination

• Prepare monthly and quarterly work plans with project counterparts.
• Maintain communication with local authorities, kumban, and villages regarding activities.
• Represent HELVETAS/PHOLIN in district‑level coordination meetings.

3. Administration & Reporting

• Follow HELVETAS administrative procedures and cost norms.
• Prepare activity reports, financial liquidations, work plans, and field budgets responsibly and on time.
• Ensure quality, accuracy, and timeliness in reporting.

4. Organizational Contribution

• Promote HELVETAS values, Code of Conduct, and ethical behavior in all interactions.
• Support internal learning, teamwork, and cross‑project cooperation.

5. Equipment & Vehicle Management

• Maintain and report motorbike usage.
• Ensure proper care and functioning of office equipment (laptop, phone, GPS, camera, etc.).
• Maintain updated inventory and report maintenance needs.

Profile/
Qualification
Education:

• Degree in Natural resource management, forestry, agriculture, social development, business administration, or related fields.

Training:

• Activity & budget planning, basic M&E, reporting, gender theory/practice.
• Optional: Community facilitation.

Experience: Minimum 3 years in:

• Natural resources management
• Forestry
• Agriculture promotion
• Community-based development
• Business & administration
• Community development

Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
• Reliable, fair, objective, and professional.
• Data collection, reporting, multitasking, and field implementation skills.

Languages

• Mandatory: Lao and English
• Assets: Ethnic languages (Phounoi, Akha, Khmu, Chinese, etc.)

IT Skills

• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), email, internet.