VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Lao Environment and Social (LEnS) Project , implemented by the Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) and supported by the World Bank, provides sub-grants to strengthen environmental and social management

in Lao PDR. LEnS is implemented at the national level and, within three target provinces of, Bolikhamxay, Khammouane and Savannakhet. The LEnS Project is seeking two (2) National Consultants for the Following Positions:

1. Finance Manager. The LEnS Finance Manager will assist the EPF Finance Manager in all levels of financial administration. S/he will be responsible for the proper day-to-day implementation of the LEnS financial aspects, ensuring compliance with all donor and government regulations. S/he will directly supervise staff related to fiduciary/financial management and will be responsible for training, providing guidance and technical support to LEnS staff and sub-grantees. Likewise, s/he will mentor the LEnS Finance Assistants, and monitor and evaluate their performance. S/he will work directly under the supervision of the EPF Finance Manager, and assume the roles and responsibilities of the EPF Finance Manager when s/he is absent Experience and Qualifications:

• A recognized university degree in finance or accounting, or in a subject related to financial management/auditing

• At least 8 years of experience working in financial management in developing countries and/or in areas related to development, of which at least 3 years at the senior level

• Significant experience in managing finance staff

• Significant experience in establishing/strengthening financial management systems

• Significant experience of working closely with and transferring capacity to field staff or sub-grantee staff

• Highly functional abilities in written and spoken English required

• Literacy in information technology and common software packages for spreadsheets, databases and accounting required

The initial contract for the position above will be 1 year, with potential for extension. The duty station will be in Vientiane, but occasional travel to the target provinces may be required. Detailed TORs and requirements for this position are available on the EPF web site www.laoepf.org.la  Expression of Interested

must be submitted not later than 5th March 2010 to the below address.

Attention: Lao Environment and Social project

Sidamduan Road

Vientiane, Lao PDR

Tel : 856-21-251 947,

Fax: (856-21) 251 946

Contact Person: Mr. Khonsavanh Xoumphonphakdy, Procurement Officer

Email address: kxoumphonphakdy@yahoo.co.uk