Finance and Administrative Officer (FAO)

Job Title:                                                Finance and Administrative Officer (FAO)

Department:                                        Program Support

Location:                                               Luang Prabang Province

Position reports to:                            Project Manager (PM)

Position Type:                                      Full-time Employee   

Contract:                                               Fixed-term (1 year with possible extension through the life of the project period – 4 years).

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 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 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, Sekong, Salavan and Luang Prabang 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 Finance and Administrative Officer (FAO) will be responsible for the administration and financial work to ensure the effective and efficient operation of CARE International in Lao PDR’s program in Luang Prabang Province including the Mekong Elevate: Ethnic Communities Leading Inclusive Climate Action Project office in Luang Prabang Province. He/she is responsible for carrying out day-to-day financial and administrative/logistic duties following CARE and donor guidelines and policies.

The Finance and Administrative Officer (FAO) will also be appointed as the Security Focal Point for Luang Prabang Province. This position will be supervised by the Project Manager and will directly manage guards, cleaners, and drivers (if any)

This position is based Luang Prabang Province – Field Office, with travel required to project target areas as assigned by the project manager and to other CARE project areas if required.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in accounting or other related fields and administration with 4 years’ experience preferably with an International Non-Government Organisation (INGO) and/or private company;
• Proven experience in accounting or equivalent; (e.g., logistics, ME; Community Dev, HR, Finance (PeopleSoft, etc.);
• Demonstrated ability to represent the organization with high level external audiences;
• Demonstrated understanding of gender equality and a commitment to CARE’s approach and values including ethnic diversity and cultural sensitivity;
• Demonstrated high level organizational and time management skills, including the ability to plan and manage workflows and balance competing priorities to ensure timely processing to meet deadlines in a complex environment;