The Government of Laos, with support from the World Bank, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and AusAID has set up the Poverty Reduction Fund (PRF) to deliver small scale development project including support to livelihood improvement and nutrition security activity at the Kumban and Village levels. The project is now seeking for two qualified candidates to fulfil the position of National Microfinance Officer:
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Statistics;
- Microfinance Officer should have rural microfinance training and technical assistance experience;
- Comprehensive knowledge of SHGs best practices, especially with regard to the provision of financial services in rural areas for agricultural and non-agricultural activities;
- Proven technical expertise in all facets of microfinance development;
- Good understanding of microfinance sector development principles and approaches, the different types of financial institutions and their services;
- Knowledge of participatory approaches for capacity building;
- Understanding of gender mainstreaming is preferred.
- Track record of at least 5 years work experience in microfinance or service provider to microfinance or other financial institutions;
- Excellent report writing and communication skills in Lao and English.
- Ability to work in a multicultural setting;
- Women and people from small ethnic groups are encouraged to apply
Please see the detailed job description on attached file or can be obtained at PRF Office.
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, 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: June 10, 2016
Only the first ranked candidate will be contacted for negotiation
