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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
The Junior Administration Officer is responsible for front desk, staff’s (national, international and visitors) travel arrangement management, administration and logistics support to CARE Phongsaly Office. She/he supports the Sr. Finance & Administration Officer to coordinate activities in administration, procurement, logistics, human resources and safety/security. This position also supports national and international staff members, consultants and visitors.
This position is based in Khua District, Phongsaly Province – Field Office., with sometime travel to other sites when is required.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum bachelor’s degree in business administration or relevant fields with minimum 1- 2 years’ experience or a minimum technical diploma with 2 years relevant work experience in communication preferably with an International Non-Government Organization (INGO) and/or private company.
- 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.
- Fully understand about CARE & donor policy & procedure especially on the Procurement policy.
- Proven experience in front desk management, administration support and communiction support and document translation English -Lao and vice versa;
- Demonstrated experience in following standard policies, procedures and processes and ensure the implementation of basic standard transactions.
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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, and apply through this link https://forms.gle/U43tfrQ2aytLe2Pf7 deadline is on Fri 10/04/2026. 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 a mission-driven international humanitarian aid and development organization that offers an opportunity to work with people across the world. Not a day will go by that you won’t learn something profound, meet an expert, or write a sentence that can change a life. We are committed to an environment where everyone can succeed.
- CARE is an Equal Opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.
- 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.
- CARE participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we hereby request information from the candidate’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures; and
- 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).