The Government of Laos, with support from the World Bank, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, AuSAID and JSDF has set up the Poverty Reduction Fund (PRF) to deliver small scale development project including support to livelihood activities at the Kum ban and Village levels. The project is now seeking for two consultants:
Specific short-term objective of the position:
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to lead PRF financial system improvement process;
Long-term objectives:
- to facilitate the preparation of provincial and divisions budgets;
- to monitor these budgets (and ensure that monitoring reports are provided regularly to the different budget holders);
- to facilitate the interactions between the operational divisions (mainly CD and Engineering Divisions) and the FA Division;
- to contribute to the development of tools to be used by communities to manage the funds provided by PRF and to the training of the kum ban team members.
The detailed job descriptions for both positions can be download at : ToR or at PRF office.
- A university degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration – CPA qualification would be an advantage
- Strong financial management background (3-5 years experience)
- Experience with major donors’ regulations and guidelines
- Experience and knowledge of accounting software (ACCPAC) or any
- Strong command of Ms Office® software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience in at least one accounting software
- Fluency in English and Lao (writing, editing, reporting and speaking);
- Experience or willingness to work occasionally in rural areas
All interested applicants should submit (1) a cover letter outlining clearly how the candidate meets the requirements of the position, (2) a detailed CV with one (3x4) photo and (3) supporting documents (certificate of the most recent employment, certificates of qualification/graduation, transcript of graduation, a list of at least three referees, etc) to the HR Officer, Poverty Reduction Fund, Prime Minister’s Office 501 building, Sisavathtai Village, Chanthabouly District, P.O Box 4625 Vientiane, Tel: 021 261479 - 80, Email: piengngeune@prflaos.org. Please note that all submitted documents will not be returned.
Please send completed application document to PRF by 22 May 2012
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview