Request for Budget & Finance Officer (Lao National)

The Government of Laos, with support from the World Bank, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, AusAID and Japanese Social Development Fund (JSDF) has set up the Poverty Reduction Fund (PRF) to deliver small scale development project including support to livelihood activities at the Koumban and Village levels. The project is now seeking for a position of Budget & Finance Officer:

 Please see the detailed job descriptions on attached file or it can be obtained at PRF Office.  

  Required qualifications and experience:

 ·         Strong ethical commitment to impartiality and transparency

 ·         At least a Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration. Local or international – CPA qualification would be an advantage

 ·         Strong financial management background (5 years experience)

 ·         Experience with major donors’ regulations and guidelines

 ·         Analytical judgement and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

 ·         Excellent inter-personal skills and commitment to work in a participative way

 ·         Experience and knowledge of accounting software (ACCPAC) or any other accounting software

 ·         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);

 ·         Ability to work independently and as part of a team

 ·         Willingness to work occasionally in rural areas

 ·         Ability to speak any ethnic group languages will be given preference

 ·         Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

All interested applicants should submit (1) a cover letter outlining clearly how the candidate meets the required qualifications and experience of the position mentioned above, (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 from most recent work places, etc) to the HR Officer,Poverty Reduction Fund,  Government’s Office 501 building, Sisavathtai Village, Chanthabouly District, P.O Box 4625 Vientiane, Tel: 021 261479 - 80, Email: piengngeune@prflaos.org & khemphone@prflaos.org.

Please note that all submitted documents will not be returned.

Deadline for applications: July 29, 2014

                            Only the first ranked candidate will be contacted for negotiation