Request for Expression of Interest Of International Human Resources Consultant

Country: 
Lao PDR
Project: 
The Poverty Reduction Fund
Position Description: 
International Human Resources Specialist
Grant No.: 
H685-LA
Project No.: 
P 123480
Date of Issue: 
Friday, September 30, 2016
Closing Date: 
Tuesday, October 11, 2016

The Government of Laos, with support from the World Bank, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, AusAID 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 an International Human Resources to assist the Lao Poverty Reduction Fund (PRF) to streamline and improve capability of the PRF staff and the effectiveness of the organization by focusing preliminary on the performance.

 Scope of assignment

Review the existing performance appraisal system exhaustively - documents required will include all TORs;

Design the preliminary structure of the performance appraisal system and obtain Project Management Team   ratification (including formulation of detailed job descriptions)

Design final structure of the performance appraisal system and revise the section of the HR manual related to performance appraisal accordingly

Conduct performance appraisal of employees in terms of an actionable plan and develop detailed guidance for such exercises in the future. This will also include 100%scrutiny of all staff personal files;

Complete a fitment exercise for all employees who are to be retained;

Develop a specific salary and grading structure for the PRF and obtain management ratification

Revise the section of the HR manual related to salary and grading structure accordingly

The detailed job description can be download on attached file or at PRF office.

Required qualifications and experiences

• At least Master’s Degree in HR, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field;

• Minimum twenty years of direct HR job experience including at least ten years consulting experience internationally and in South-East Asia.

Consultant• Excellent knowledge of local and international HR strategy and policies;

• Previous experience in professional development and training;

• Experience in working with major donors’ regulations and guidelines is desirable;

• Good commend of Ms Office® software (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and ability to use information technologies (Web, email) as tools and resources;

• Excellent reporting skills;

• Fluency in both written and spoken English (Lao knowledge is an asset);

• Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

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, a list of at least three referees, etc) to the HR Officer Unit,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 and khemphone@prflaos.org . Please note that all submitted documents will not be returned.

Deadline for applications: 11th October 2016

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

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