VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Founded in 1974, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is an executing agency for technical assistance, focusing on system building, organization strengthening and human resource development that will enable developing countries to pursue their own sustainable socio-economic development.

JICA is now looking for one qualified Lao national to fill the position of Assistant Program Officer/Clerk who will be responsible for a part of administrative work and management of the implementing project in the office.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES

1. Liaising and/or negotiating with government and local authorities, Development partners such as international organizations, NGOs, as well as the private sector in the Lao PDR, Japan and ASEAN countries.

2. Organising appointments and other requested arrangements.

3. Interpreting and translating when necessary.

4. Drafting official letters and writing reports on related task.

5. Preparing any documents related project and office management.

6. Attending meetings, workshops, seminars and compiling reports.

7. Implementing and monitoring project activities in the sector concerned.

8. Budgeting for the implementation of relevant projects.

9. Assisting any work for general affairs section in the office.

10. Supporting other related duties as required in the office.

REQUIREMENTS (QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES)

1. University degree is required. (We basically accept any majors/technical fields obtained.)

2. Minimum two years of prior experience in a professional business environment

3. Excellent speaking, reading & writing ability in English and Lao.

4. Japanese language skill would be possibly advantage.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

1. Ability to work independently with a minimum supervision as well as ability to work as a team.

2. Sufficient ability to read and summarize the relevant documents such as reports issues by government agencies or other relevant organizations.

3. Proficiency with relevant computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Internet Explorer and Outlook etc).

4. Strong commitment to learn and improve in any situation.

CONTRACT DURATION

1. Initial period of one year with a possible extension, given satisfactory performances and workload

demands.

2. A probationary period lasting two months from the day of recruitment.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS

Application forms are now available at:

JICA Laos Office,

3rd Floor, Sihom Commerce Center, Building No.006,

Souphanuvong Ave., Ban Sihom, Vientiane, Lao PDR

Tel: 241100/Fax: 241101

Persons in charge: Mr. Keo or Mr. Asa, Administrative Officers

Email: jicala-tr@jica.go.jp

* Only short listed candidates will be contacted for an exam and an interview due to the volume of applications.

* JICA will not be able to respond to inquiries about application status and will only contact short-listed

candidates for examination and interview.

* Submitted application forms will not be returned.

DEADLINE

1 March 2010

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.