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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
Downloads File: ToR National Financial Management Assistant 3 _TBV_ VX Clean
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 an Accountant for its NPMU
The candidate should have the following experience and qualifications:
- At least a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or another related field;
- At least two years of professional experience in a similar position in accounting or financial management. Experience with the World Bank projects or other major donors is a plus;
- Good PC/systems literacy, including strong Excel skills. Skill in using computerized accounting software, especially ACCPAC system, is an advantage;
- Fluency in Laos and English (strong written and spoken skills);
- Good understanding of working with government, public 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 spirit; and
- Good team spirit, interpersonal skills and result orientation.
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
Downloads File: ToR_Accountant
Terms of Reference (TOR)
Part-time Interpreter (English-Lao-English)
- BACKGROUND
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, the DoF started its first sub-national emission reduction project through the FCPF’s Carbon Fund in 2018.
Titled Governance, Forest Landscapes and Livelihoods – Northern Laos (GFLL), the project focuses on 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 the DoF.
GFLL is now in its implementation phase and is planning to recruit a Interpreter for its NPMU.
- OBJECTIVE OF ASSIGNMENT
The interpreter will carry out various interpretation assignment as required under the project (English-Lao-English). He/she will work closely with the other GFLL consultants and assistants, and under guidance of the National Project Coordinator.
- SCOPE OF WORK AND MAIN TASKS
The Interpreter duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Interpret in various technical meetings, trainings/workshops from English into Lao and vice versa with high quality standards;
- Occasionally interpreting in workshops and during WB mission and field work visit as required.
- DELIVERABLES
– Interpreting during the meeting/workshop/field support visits.
- EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES
The qualification and experience required of the consultant as follows:
- Relevant degree (Bachelor’s degree or higher) in English linguistics and/or graduated from an international course which English is a mean of the academic course. Advanced degree in Forestry/Environment /Climate Change in English language is a plus;
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in project document interpretations in various technical meetings, especially related to forestry, environment and/or climate change;
- Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate development ideas and outputs;
- Experience in programme and/or development interpretation is highly desirable; solid understanding of related to forestry/environment/climate change issues is essential;
- Good inter-personal and team building skills;
- Excellent spoken and written skills in both Lao and English;
- Willingness to travel occasionally to provinces;
- Flexibility and ability to work and deliver high-quality production time.
- DUTY STATION AND DURATION
This is part-time assignment; the services of the interpreter are required from time-to-time base on project needs with time span for the period of 2024. The duty station will be based at the REDD+ Division in DOF in Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR, with occasional travel to provinces.
Terms of Reference (TOR)
Part-time Translator (English-Lao-English)
- BACKGROUND
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, the DoF started its first sub-national emission reduction project through the FCPF’s Carbon Fund in 2018.
Titled Governance, Forest Landscapes and Livelihoods – Northern Laos (GFLL), the project focuses on 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 the DoF.
GFLL is now in its implementation phase and is planning to recruit a translator for its NPMU.
- OBJECTIVE OF ASSIGNMENT
The translator will carry out various translation assignment as required under the project (English-Lao-English). He/she will work closely with the other GFLL consultants and assistants, and under guidance of the National Project Coordinator.
- SCOPE OF WORK AND MAIN TASKS
The Translator duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Translate the project documents from English into Lao and vice versa with high quality standards;
- Do proper editing, spelling, grammar check and formatting of the translated text before submission to relevant project staff;
- Make sure that Lao terminologies of specific names or institutions be properly translated and checked;
- Submit the work within the date specified in the internal agreement;
- Re-check and revise the translated work for possible corrections, in case it was recognized that the quality of the translation is not up to the standard, documents must be re-translated;
- DELIVERABLES
– Translation of Community Engagement Process (CEP) guideline, safeguard documents (SESA, ESMF, EGPF, PF RPF), Manuals and Guidelines, training documents and other documents as require.
- EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES
The qualification and experience required of the consultant as follows:
- Relevant degree (Bachelor’s degree or higher) in English linguistics and/or graduated from an international course which English is a mean of the academic course. Advanced degree in Forestry/Environment /Climate Change in English language is a plus;
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in project document translation especially related to forestry, environment and/or climate change;
- Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate development ideas and outputs;
- Experience in programme and/or development translation is highly desirable; solid understanding of related to forestry/environment/climate change issues is essential;
- Good inter-personal and team building skills;
- Excellent spoken and written skills in both Lao and English;
- Flexibility and ability to work and deliver high-quality production time.
- DUTY STATION AND DURATION
This is part-time assignment; the services of the translator are required from time-to-time base on project needs with time span for the period of 2024. The duty station will be based at the REDD+ Division in DOF in Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR, with occasional travel to provinces.