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Description
Vacancy Notice
National Program Officer
Duty Station: Vientiane Capital, with expected travels to project locations
Duration: Annual contracts (Renewal after performance review)
The Organization
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is an INGO with an active global network in more than 115 countries around the world. As part of the global network, ADRA Lao PDR is working in rural communities in the sectors of Livelihoods, Agriculture, Health, and Climate Change Mitigation. As times of crisis, ADRA is responding to disasters through the Network support and in close collaboration with local authorities. Since 1992, ADRA Laos has implemented over 150 projects in 14 provinces.
The Job
ADRA Lao PDR is seeking to recruit a National Program Officer with base in Vientiane Capital. The Program Officer performs a variety of programmatic, financial, and administrative support to the Programs and Project teams as directed by the Program Lead. This may include but not limited to government relations; M&E and improving project implementation coordination and practice; designing new programs; and administrative and translation services.
Key Selection Criteria
- Degree in social science, project management or relevant field of study, Masters desirable
- Demonstrated professional experience of at least 3 years in monitoring, evaluation and learning systems, essential
- Demonstrated experience of 5 years implementing international development programs
- Demonstrated experience in management, government relations, translation, and report writing
- Proven technical expertise and skills in sectorial areas such as agriculture, health/nutrition, livelihoods, or emergency management
- Proven skills in analyzing data, problem solving, and conflict resolution
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills in English and Lao
- Proficient in MS office software programs and MEL systems an advantage.
Your application should include the following:
- Cover letter stating motivation for the job.
- Your updated CV includes 3 referees.
- Expected salary and availability date.
Please follow the link to apply:
https://forms.gle/HziZB8bwFfirTT1r8
The applications deadline would be 4 November 2024.
Please note that we can only contact shortlisted candidates for interviews which will be scheduled for the second week of November 2024.
Contact Us
For enquiries, please contact us via WhatsApp (020 22788299) or email: on hr@adralaos.org.
Posting Period: 22 October to 4 November 2024