REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
The Government of Lao (GoL) has demonstrated its commitment to reduce emissions through its active participation in the global initiative of REDD+ Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation. The GoL views REDD+ as an opportunity to balance conservation and development through the effective land use planning and sustainable management of its rich forest resources.
The GoL through the Department of Forestry (DoF) at the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) initiated its REDD+ Readiness process with its participation in the World Bank’s Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF). Having completed its REDD+ Readiness DoF started its first sub-national emission reduction project through FCPF’s Carbon Fund in 2018.
Titled Governance, Forest Landscapes and Livelihoods – Northern Laos (GFLL) the six northern provinces of Lao PDR, namely Bokeo, Huaphan Luang Namtha, Luang Prabang, Oudomxay, and Sayaburi. The area constitutes approximately one-third of both the country’s geographical and forest area, with a population of 1.8 million people and where the dominant land use designation is forest. The project is managed by a National Project Management Unit (NPMU) located at the REDD+ Division of DoF.
GFLL is now in its implementation phase and is planning to recruit a Financial Management Assistant 3 for its NPMU
The candidate should have the following experience and qualifications:
- At least a higher diploma in accounting, finance, banking, economic or related field;
- At least 5 years of professional experience in accounting, banking or financial management;
- Good PC/system literacy, including strong Excel skills.
- Skills in using compterized accounting software is an advantage;
- Certain English Skills: reading, listening and speaking is plus;
- Good understanding of Government institutional and budgetary structures and ability to work with a range of agencies at national, provincial and local levels;
- Reliable, independent and dynamic worker with high social competence and good team spririt;
- Good interpersonal skills and result orientation;
- Be able to travel frequently to six target northern provinces.
- Present in Vientiane and working full-time, Lao PDR, are essential requirements for this assignment
Interested and qualified candidates may obtain full Terms of Reference from http://dof.maf.gov.la and further information at the address below during office hours 08.00 – 16.00 hours, Monday to Friday
Expression of Interested along with CV (including affixed recent photo) must be submitted (indicated the position) not later than 15th March 2024 via mail or email to the address below:
Mr. Phetdaovong Namphachan, National Project Coordinator (GFLL Project),
Deputy Director of REDD+ (Reducing Emission from Deforestation and Forest Degradation) Division, Department of Forestry, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Ban Phontongsavath (corner of traffic light of junction from Phonphanao Road and P-3 Road), Chanthabouly District, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR E-mail: procurement.gfll@gmail.com
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