Private Sector Engagement Consultant

Short-Term Expert Services

 Open for National Consultant (Short-Term Expert)

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.

Job title
Private Sector Engagement Consultant/Short-Term Expert (Lao PDR)

Assignment
To provide technical assistance and capacity building to LNCCI and participating enterprises to successfully pilot WBL programs in 7 occupations, strengthen private sector engagement mechanisms, and establish sustainable enterprise-led WBL coordination models aligned with national frameworks and ASEAN standards.

Project
ASEAN – Swiss TVET Initiative (ASTI) Project

Location
LNCCI/ ASTI office in Vientiane

Duration of contract
35 days (2-3 days per week from March to June 2026)

Date of commencement
In the period from March to June 2026

Main tasks
·       Enterprise Mobilization and Partnership Development (40%)

·       WBL Implementation Support and Quality Assurance (35%)

·       LNCCI Institutional Capacity Strengthening (15%)

·       Financing Mechanisms and Sustainability (10%)

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communication, Banking, Private Sector Development, Human Resource Development or related field

• Strong understanding of the Lao business environment, enterprise operations, and employer association structures.

• Minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience in communications, marketing, private sector development, or related fields.

• Demonstrated ability to convince, engage, and mobilize stakeholders to establish partnerships and/or invest their resources.

• Proven understanding of the value of workforce development for enterprise growth, and recognition of human capital development as a strategic investment for productivity and long-term growth.

• Strong facilitation and negotiation skills.

• Excellent analytical and critical thinking abilities.

• Experience with media and communication tools is a strong asset.

• Understanding public–private partnerships and multi-stakeholder coordination mechanisms is desirable.

• Knowledge of TVET, skills development, professional development, or workforce upskilling is an advantage.

• Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Fluency in Lao and English (written and spoken)

·       Strong coaching and capacity building skills

Contact and application address
Please submit your application, including your CV, cover letter, and salary expectation (daily rate), to the following email address: procurement.laos@helvetas.org and Minla.Nanthavong@helvetas.org

Note: This consultancy is intended for candidates who are already based in Vientiane.

Deadline for application
6 March 2026 at 5 pm Lao local time

Remarks
·     Please request the full Terms of References for this assignment via this link: ( Link )

·     Only shortlisted applicants will be invited for interview.