Poverty Reduction Fund (PRF)
Request for Expression of Interest for
International Project Implementation Advisor
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 International Project Implementation for Livelihood Opportunities and Nutrition Gains (LONG) Pilot Project based in Vientiane Office
Scope of work:
(i) Train National, Provincial and District Teams (incl. young graduates) on the effective implementation of LONG field activities
(ii) Support the finalization of technical manuals, (including field guidelines, guidelines for savings, VNC manual, VNC cooking book, POM, etc,) as well as the package of all field forms & templates and of IEC products
(iii) Develop monthly/quarterly and yearly work plans with checklists per cycle/steps and provide mentoring services as needed during implementation
(iv) Oversee Work Program and Budget and provide recommendations on targeting and scale-up plan
(v) Oversee the disbursement status, financial management and fund flow
(vi) Oversee Monitoring and Evaluation Activities
(vii) Support the revision of the HR set up and TORs
(viii) Represents the LONG project within the PRF, donors, GoL and other Development agencies and potential partners
(ix) Support the timely implementation of MTR agreements and next steps
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The specific tasks or detailed job descriptions can be download on attached file or at PRF Office)
Required qualifications and experience:
- · An advanced university degree in Social Sciences, Rural Development (in particular Agriculture), Economics, Development studies or other relevant field;
· At least 10 years’ experience in projects Management and planning, promoting Self-Help Groups, Self-Help Group Associations, nutrition awareness, good nutrition practices and saving / credit groups in rural areas;
· Solid relevant working experience in the development of communication tools as well as training materials and field guideline for facilitators and beneficiaries in the field of Livelihood and nutrition, behavior change strategies, saving & credit, etc.;
· Experience in training of project staff;
· Fluency in English (writing, editing, reporting and speaking);
· Perfect command of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Email and Internet;
· Familiarity with the Lao culture and tradition and of the context of ethnics groups in remote areas;
· Knowledge of Lao language, culture and tradition will be considered as an asset;
· Women are 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, Prime Minister’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. PRF provides competitive salary and benefits.
Deadline for applications: 07/04/2014
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for negotiation
