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2012 ISSUE 119
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protection initiative
Staff from provincial Dr Simone Nampanya, said more than 46 fatalities.
hospitals in Oudomxay, “Dengue fever continuously The Centre for
Bokeo, Luang Namtha, creates problems in the Lao Malariology, Parasitology
Xieng Khuang, Borikhamxay, health sector. Since many years and Entomology, the Ministry
Meuangkham Noradeth of Public Works and Transport expert team have conducted Khammuan, Saravan, ago, the virus has occurred of Health and related sectors
convened the second Joint numerous project activities Champassak, Xekong and throughout the country in both are stepping up their efforts
Flood embankments are being Coordinating Committee together. Attapeu were also present. rural and urban areas, and to control the incidence of
constructed along various Meeting for Riverbank They held a seminar on Speaking at the opening creates serious concerns for dengue and improve diagnosis
parts of the Mekong to prevent Protection in Vientiane the design and construction of ceremony of the Dengue health officials.” and treatment.
soil erosion and protect village yesterday. riverbank protection, sourced Management Workshop, “Climate change leads The World Health
lands. Director General of the suitable local construction Director General of the to changes in ecosystems, Organisation (WHO) and
Japan International Waterways Department Mr materials, and began pilot Ministry of Health’s Curative and such climatic factors are Asian Development Bank
Cooperation Agency (JICA) Houngla Sengmuang said the projects for riverbank Medicine Department, an important determinant of are providing technical and
is helping Laos to build meeting offered participants a protection in Bokeo and Associate Prof. Dr various vector-borne diseases, financial support for this
and maintain low-cost and chance to exchange opinions Borikhamxay provinces. Chanphomma Vongsamphanh, including dengue fever.” work.
environmentally-friendly on any issues that may arise “Construction work on the said the meeting was important More than 70 participants According to the WHO,
embankments through concerning the project. pilot projects is progressing because participants would are discussing the causes the incidence of dengue has
the Project on Riverbank Meeting participants well, with the one in have an opportunity to share of severe illness, death, and grown dramatically around
Protection Works. reviewed the overall progress Bokeo nearly finished,” Mr their experiences of dengue other aspects of dengue fever. the world in recent decades.
The purpose of this project and achievements of the Yoneyama said. “I believe that fever. It is hoped they will pass on Some 2.5 billion people – two
is to enhance the ability of project so far and discussed today’s meeting also provides “Dengue management, the lessons learned to their fifths of the world’s population
local officials to carry out ways to incorporate new ideas a great opportunity to share diagnosis and treatment colleagues when they return – are now at risk of dengue.
and maintain low-cost and and improve the initiative in the results of the mid-term are vital components of to their hospitals. The WHO currently estimates
environmentally-friendly river the future. review and exchange ideas effective control,” he said. In 2009, 7,810 people there may be 50 million
embankment projects. Senior Representative to make the project activities “Consequently, it is necessary were infected with the dengue dengue infections worldwide
The project covers river of the JICA Laos Office Mr more effective.” to organise similar workshops virus nationwide, causing each year.
basins along the main stream Yoshiharu Yoneyama said it Mr Yoneyama said he
and tributaries of the Mekong
River running through Laos,
has been almost two years
since the project began. He
hoped all participants will
continue dedicating their time Luang Prabang confirms no charge for
replacement minibus registration
specifically upstream in was pleased to note that steady to their efforts, cooperating
Bokeo and Luang Prabang and significant progress has and coordinating with the
provinces, in Vientiane, and in been made. JICA expert team to ensure
Borikhamxay province. He added that the project the successful completion of Times Reporters signed the regulation in 2006 operators should have their
Officials from the Ministry members and the JICA the project. to restrict the number of own minibuses to offer good
A Luang Prabang provincial minibuses in the city, which service, but this does not
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4 Home news Friday May 25, 2012 Vientiane Times
News in Brief
Luang Namtha assesses impacts of dam construction
Luang Namtha provincial authority officials and invited guests recently met to
discuss the construction of a hydropower dam in Long district.
Information supplied to the meeting included environmental and human impact
assessments of the project, which is expected to supply 115kW electricity
transmission.
Participants also heard about vocational and compensatory plans for residents of
11 villages in Long district who may be affected.
The report will be sent to the government for approval.
new medical equipment “Further cooperation with other communities and districts, including more student
study tours, is also one of the successes of the department,” Mr Thongchanh
said.
Times Reporters and children. to the Newborn Intensive Care Families are now more aware of the importance of education and the need for
Senior Representative Unit.” young children to attend school regularly.
The Japan International of the JICA Laos Office, Mr At the handover ceremony, Today, 85-90 percent of the population can now read and write.
Cooperation Agency (JICA) on Yoshiharu Yoneyama, said the JICA representative
Tuesday handed over medical “This hospital is a major promised to continue working Phongsaly to improve basic infrastructure
equipment worth more than regional hospital and plays with the Lao government to
US$14,000 to Champassak a vital role in improving reduce the mortality rates of Phongsaly provincial authority has released a plan outlining future priority
provincial hospital, aiming healthcare services, especially mothers and children in Laos. projects to improve basic infrastructure in Samphan, Bounneua, Nhot-ou and
to provide local people with for mothers and children. We Attending the handover
Bountay districts.
better health services. consider the strong partnership ceremony were Senior
The equipment comprised between JICAand this hospital as Representative of the JICA Included is the provision of materials for gravity-fed water supply systems in
syringe pumps, pulse extremely important. Alongside Laos Office Mr Yoshiharu hundreds of villages in the targeted districts.
oxymeters, incubators, and the provision of equipment, Yoneyama, Director of The plan also includes the construction of a reservoir, electricity provision, bridge
baby cots. Stocked with such JICA has also supported the Champassak provincial and road construction and the expansion of farmland for raising livestock.
items, the hospital will be able work of the Champassak Hospital Dr Keo Sosouphanh, The projects will be a collaborative effort between the provincial and district
to provide a better quality of provincial Hospital through the and technical staff from the Poverty Reduction Funds.
service, especially to women dispatch of a JICA volunteer two sides.
COPE wishes to appoint a highly motivated individual (Lao national) to support the management Education Sector Working Group (ESWG)
of the COPE program.
Secretariat - Policy and Operations
NATIONAL PROJECT OFFICER
Responsibilities Coordinator
• Program support to COPE management team, including drafting donor reports and
logistical assistance for activities. The Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) manages
• Manage the provision of work permits and visas for expatriate staff through the relevant the Australian Government’s development assistance program in the Lao
government ministries
• Coordinate quarterly meetings of the COPE Board of Directors in a timely manner, including PDR. AusAID Vientiane is looking for a Policy and Operations Coordinator
logistical organisation, minute taking, and collecting, translating and disseminating to provide technical and logistical support to the ESWG chair (the Ministry of
papers. Education and Sports - MoES) and Co-chairs (AusAID and UNICEF). The
• Support the development of the clinical governance group at the PMRC, including logistical ESWG is the coordination mechanism that oversees implementation and
support, translation and distributing meeting papers.
• Manage the human resources database, including time sheeting, leave register and monitoring of progress of the Education Sector Development Plan. The
contract renewals. position will be based at the Department of Planning Cooperation within the
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assisting expatriate staff relocation to Lao PDR.
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• Minimum 5 years experience in project support or administration and/or human resource
management • Knowledge of Lao Government systems?
• Excellent team building, team working, and relationship building skills. • Knowledge of Aid Effectiveness approaches?
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and AusAID
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• Experience in processing work permits and visa applications for expatriate personnel website www.laos.embassy.gov.au.
COPE offers a dynamic work environment with continuing professional development Deliver your application to the AusAID Office in the Australian Embassy at
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To apply send resume with a cover letter responding to required qualifications and Closing date for applications: 2nd June 2012
experience and why you would like to work for COPE in English to Ms Kerryn Clarke at the
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World
UN agency launches new online resource
for global south cooperation
UNITED NATIONS(Xinhua) awareness about current decades since its ideological
-- The UN Environment environmental South-South inception in the 1950s sought
Programme (UNEP) launched programmes that are currently to enhance the traditional
an online initiative Wednesday underway across the globe, north-south aid mechanisms
to help stakeholders involved it also has the potential for across multiple fronts -- trade,
in South-South Cooperation facilitating and expanding and business development,
and sustainable development south-south and triangular the creation of infrastructure,
share and access information programmes.” capital investment, military
and expertise. According to UNEP, the cooperation, and university
The UNEP South-South exchange mechanism is the partnerships among many
Cooperation Exchange first online portal of its kind others -- and of course
Mechanism was launched and includes alerts regarding in today’s world also in
during the 17th session of the current events in south- the environment and the
UN High-Level Committee south cooperation and the sustainable development
on South-South Cooperation. environment, a collection of sector,” she said.
Its objectives and features case studies, contact details However, Mohamed noted
Members of the opposition Just Russia party wear white ribbons during a session of Russian were showcased at a press for south-south cooperation that in spite of an expansion
parliament in Moscow. –Photo AP conference here that featured partners, and a set of interactive of South- South Cooperation
UNEP officials. tools, among other features. concepts, projects,and
MOSCOW (AP) – Russian results for United Russia in legal way to voice grievances. Greece rejects reports of eurozone
President Vladimir Putin December’s parliamentary The bill raises fines for joining
signaled his support
Wednesday for a controversial
election set off
street protests that were
mass unsanctioned rallies from the
current maximum of 5,000
contingency planning for exit
bill now working its way unprecedented in post-Soviet rubles (US$160) to 1,000,000 ATHENS (Xinhua) -- Greece international media that during painful and unpopular austerity
through Russia’s parliament Russia. rubles (US$32,250). categorically dismissed on the latest tele conference of the and reform plan. The aim is to
that would increase fines 200- The protests have Yet Putin defended the Wednesday media reports euro working group on Monday avoid a disorderly bankruptcy
fold for those taking part in evolved into regular bill Wednesday, describing over contingency planning by there had been a clear call to that could lead to the country’s
unsanctioned protests. rallies and, in Moscow, it as “strengthening eurozone member countries eurozone member countries to exit from the euro as well, with
The bill received continuous Occupy-style democracy.” for the possibility of a Greek draw up contingency plans in grave consequences for the
preliminary approval Tuesday demonstrations decrying “We must shield our exit from the euro. case debt-ridden Greece leaves eurozone, according to analysts.
in the elected lower house, Putin’s subsequent election people from radical actions,” “Such reports not only are the European common currency Despite progress steps
where the Kremlin’s United to a third presidential term. he said in remarks broadcast false, but undermine Greece’s zone. made over the past two years,
Russia party holds a majority. Opposition lawmakers from a meeting with United efforts to address challenges,” Greece is kept afloat with uncertainty over the success of
All three of the other parties have warned that the new Russia members. “The said a press release issued by two bailout packages agreed the plan to overcome the Greek
voted against it. fines will only fuel broad society and the government the Greek Finance Ministry. with European counterparts and debt crisis remains, amid
Observers’ reports of outrage and destabilize Russia have a right to protect The press statement came the International Monetary Fund missed targets, timetables and
widespread fraud to boost by depriving the public of a themselves from this.” after a string of reports in some since May 2010 in exchange of a spiraling recession.
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Vientiane Times Friday May 25, 2012 9
Invitation for Bids Invitation for Bids
Date: 23 May 2012 Date: 23 May 2012
Grant No. and Title: ADB Grant 0143-LAO: Small Towns Water Supply and Sanitation Grant No. and Title: ADB Grant 0143-LAO: Small Towns Water Supply and Sanitation Sector
Sector Project Project
Bid No. and Title: Bid No. WS-CW19: Water Supply Rehabilitation Works for the District Town Bid No. and Title: Bid No. WS-CW17: Water Supply, Drainage and Public Sanitation Works for
of Saravan, Saravan Province, Lao PDR the District Town of Thateng, Sekong Province, Lao PDR
Deadline for Submission of Bids: 16 July 2012, 10:00 hours Bid No. and Title: Bid No. WS-CW18: Water Supply Civil, Drainage and Public Sanitation Works
for the District town of Xaysettha, Attapeu Province, Lao PDR
1. The Lao Peoples’ Democratic Republic has received a grant (“Grant”) from the Asian
Development Bank (“ADB”) towards the cost of the Small Towns Water Supply and Sanitation Deadline for Submission of Bids: 16 July 2012, 10:00 hours
Sector Project. Part of this Grant will be used for payments under the Contract named above. 1. The Lao Peoples’ Democratic Republic has received a grant (“Grant”) from the Asian
Development Bank (“ADB”) towards the cost of the Small Towns Water Supply and
2. The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT), the Employer, now invites Sanitation Sector Project. Part of this Grant will be used for payments under the contracts
sealed bids from eligible bidders for the rehabilitation works under this contract. This contract named above.
is concurrently being issued with two other contract packages(ICB): WS-CW17: Water Supply 2. The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT), the Employer, now invites sealed
Civil, Drainage and Public Sanitation Works for district town of Thateng, Sekong Province; bids from eligible bidders for the civil works under these contracts. These contracts which
and WS-CW18: Water Supply Civil, Drainage and Public Sanitation Works for district town of include civil works for water supply, drainage and public sanitation are concurrently being
Xaysettha, Attapeu Province. If a bidder submits the lowest evaluated substantially responsive issued with other contract package: WS-CW19: Water Supply Rehabilitation Works for the
bid for more than one contract, an assessment of its capacity to meet the aggregated district town of Saravan, Saravan Province (NCB) If a bidder submits the lowest evaluated
requirements, as set out in each bid document, will be carried out. Further, the bidder is not substantially responsive bid for more than one contract, an assessment of its capacity to
allowed to offer discounts for the award of two or more contracts. meet the aggregated requirements, as set out in each bid document, will be carried out.
Further, the bidder is not allowed to offer discounts for the award of two or more contracts.
3. National competitive bidding will be conducted in accordance with ADB’s Single- 3. International competitive bidding will be conducted in accordance with ADB's Single-Stage:
stage: One-envelope bidding procedure and is open to all eligible bidders. One-Envelope bidding procedure and is open to all bidders from eligible source countries
of ADB.
4. Only eligible bidders with the following key qualifications should participate in this bidding:
4. Only eligible bidders with the following key qualifications should participate in this bidding:
• (a) Experience under construction contracts in the role of contractor, subcontractor
• (a) Experience under construction contracts in the role of contractor, subcontractor
or management contractor for at least the last five years prior to the bid submission
or management contractor for at least the last five years prior to the bid submission
deadline; (b) participation as contractor, management contractor, or subcontractor,
deadline; (b) participation as contractor, management contractor, or subcontractor,
in at least one contract within the last five years, with a contract value equivalent to at
in at least one contract within the last five years, with a contract value equivalent to at
least US$1.5million, and are substantially complete and are similar to the proposed
least US$0.5million, and are substantially complete and are similar to the proposed works; and (c) construction experience in the following key activities (i) construction
works; and (c) construction experience in the following key activities (i) construction of reinforced concrete structures built to a water retaining standard such as water
of reinforced concrete structures built to a water retaining standard such as water treatment plants, dams, weirs and irrigation works, with a demonstrated capacity
treatment plants, dams, weirs and irrigation works, with a demonstrated capacity to to pour concrete up to 50m3/day; (ii) supply and laying of pipelines not less than
pour concrete up to 20m3/day; (ii) supply and laying of pipelines not less than 150mm 150mm diameter (more than 5km in one year); and (iii) installation of electrical
diameter; and (iii) installation of electrical motors up to 10KW, and hydraulic pumps. motors up to 20KW, and hydraulic pumps.
• Have a positive net worth which is calculated as the difference between total assets • Have a positive net worth which is calculated as the difference between total assets
and total liabilities for the last three years. The figures used should be derived from and total liabilities for the last three years. The figures used should be derived from
audited balance sheets years and income statements or other financial statements audited balance sheets years and income statements or other financial statements
for the last 3 (three). for the last 3 (three) years.
• The minimum average annual construction turnover within the last three years should • The minimum average annual construction turnover within the last three years
be not less than US$0.4million. should be not less than US$1.8million.
• All pending litigation shall be treated as resolved against the Bidder and so shall in • All pending litigation shall be treated as resolved against the Bidder and so shall in
total not represent more than 50 percent of the Bidder’s worth. total not represent more than 50 percent of the Bidder’s worth.
• The Bidder must demonstrate access to, or availability of, financial resources such as • The Bidder must demonstrate access to, or availability of, financial resources such as
liquid assets, unencumbered real assets, lines of credit, and other financial means, other liquid assets, unencumbered real assets, lines of credit, and other financial means,
than any contractual advance payments, to meet the financial requirements of the contract other than any contractual advance payments, to meet the financial requirements of the
in the amount of the Bid. As a minimum, the Bidder must show that his resources, in terms contract in the amount of the Bid. As a minimum, the Bidder must show that his resources,
of at least his latest year’s working capital and lines of credit, will be adequate to cover his in terms of at least his latest year’s working capital and lines of credit, will be adequate to
total Bid Price (one or more contracts) and current work commitments. cover his total Bid Price (one or more contracts) and current work commitments.
• Interested bidders must be able to provide at least one Engineer with at least seven • Interested bidders must be able to provide at least one engineer with at least seven
years of work experience and at least three years of experience in works of similar nature; years of work experience and at least three years of experience in works of similar nature;
one Foreman/Construction Supervisor with at least seven years of work experience and one Foreman/Construction Supervisor with at least seven years of work experience and
at least five years of experience in similar nature; an Electrical/Mechanical Supervisor with at least five years of experience in similar nature; an Electrical/Mechanical Supervisor
at least five years work experience and at least three years of experience in similar nature; with at least five years work experience and at least three years of experience in similar
and a Commissioning Supervisor with at least five years work experience and at least nature; and a Commissioning Supervisor with at least five years work experience and at
three years experience in works of a similar nature. least three years experience in works of a similar nature.
5. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information and inspect Bidding Documents,
5. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information and inspect Bidding at the address given below:
Documents, at the address given below:
Mr. Phomma Veoravanh
Mr. Phomma Veoravanh Director, Project Coordination Unit
Director, Project Coordination Unit Small Towns Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Project
Small Towns Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Project 3rd Floor, Public Works and Transport Institute
3rd Floor, Public Works and Transport Institute Dongpalane Road, Vientiane Capital City, Lao PDR
Dongpalane Road, Vientiane Capital City, Lao PDR Tel. +856-21-416519, +856-21-453128
Tel. +856-21-416519, +856-21-453128 Fax. +856-21-415658, +856-21-263362
Fax. +856-21-415658, +856-21-263362 Email. ncrwssp@laotel.com
Email. ncrwssp@laotel.com
6. The Bidding Documents, in the English language, may be purchased by interested eligible bidders
6. The Bidding Documents, in the English language, may be purchased by interested on submission of a written application to address above, and upon payment of a nonrefundable
eligible bidders on submission of a written application to address above, and upon payment fee of US$150 for each set. The method of payment will be in cash or by Western Union bank
of a nonrefundable fee of US$150 for each set. The method of payment will be in cash or by draft or check to Account No. 0108110118984 (in US$) at BCEL. The Bidding Documents will
Western Union bank draft or check to Account No. 0108110118984 (in US$) at BCEL. The be sent by courier service, or equivalent, if necessary. No liability will be accepted for loss or late
Bidding Documents will be sent by courier service, or equivalent, if necessary. No liability will delivery. Additional charge for courier service will be US$120.
be accepted for loss or late delivery. Additional charge for courier service will be US$120. 7. Bids must be delivered to the address above on or before 16 July 2012 at 10:00 hours.
All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security equivalent to at least 2 percent of the
7. Bids must be delivered to the address above on or before 16 July 2012. All bids must contractor’s price. Bids will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the Bidders'
be accompanied by a Bid Security equivalent to at least 2 percent of the contractor’s price. representatives who choose to attend at the address above.
Bids will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the Bidders' representatives who 8. When comparing bids, ADB’s Domestic Preference Scheme will be applied in accordance
choose to attend at the address above. with the provisions stipulated in the Bidding Document.
10 Friday May 25, 2012 Vientiane Times
Job Description: Finance and Logistic Assistant Job Description: Logistics Officer
The French Red Cross delegation in Lao PDR is seeking 1 competent Lao national to fulfil the position of “Finance The French Red Cross delegation in Lao PDR is seeking 1 competent Lao national to fulfil the position of “Logistics
and Logistic Assistant” based in Xienghone district, Sayabouri Province. Officer” based in Hongsa district, Sayabouri Province.
Position: Finance and Logistic Assistant Position: Logistics Officer
Place of assignment: Xienghone Place of assignment: Hongsa
Language required: Lao with good knowledge in English or French Language required: Lao with good knowledge in English or French
Qualification: University degree related fields Qualification: University degree related fields
Starting date: As soon as possible Starting date: As soon as possible
Duration: One year with possible extension Duration: One year with possible extension
How to apply: Send a CV plus motivation letter mentioning to French Red Cross How to apply: Send a CV plus motivation letter mentioning to French Red Cross
Application deadline: As soon as appropriate candidate identified Application deadline: As soon as appropriate candidate identified
The French Red Cross (FRC), in partnership with the Lao Red Cross (LRC), will be implementing two Food Security The French Red Cross (FRC), in partnership with the Lao Red Cross (LRC), will be implementing two Food Security
projects in Hongsa and Xienghone districts of Sayabouri Province. Duration of the project: Until mid 2014 projects in Hongsa and Xienghone districts of Sayabouri Province.
Duration of the project: Until mid 2014
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the supervision of the Food Security Project Manager, and in coordination with the Finance and Logistics team
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
in Hongsa and in Vientiane, the Logistics officer will have the following responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Food Security Project Manager, and in coordination with the Head of Logistics based in
LOGISTICS:
Vientiane, the Logistic officer will have the following responsibilities:
• Identify suppliers for all equipment and supplies to be purchased locally
• Identify suppliers for all equipment and supplies to be purchased locally
• Coordinate deliveries and control delivered supplies and material
• Organize procurement following FRC and donor guidelines in liaison with French Red Cross (FRC) Vientiane
• Assist the Project Manager during distributions
logistic office
• Supervise storekeeper to ensure proper warehousing conditions and accurate records
• Coordinate deliveries and control delivered supplies and material
• Maintain inventory of all FRC equipment
• Supervise the maintenance of office premises and equipments
• Arrange goods transport together with suppliers and the Lao Red Cross Sayabouri branch and assist the Project
FINANCE: Manager during distributions
• Cash management: make treasury forecasts and ensure payment of all invoices and advances; • Follow up vehicle rentals and transport contracts
• Ensure bookkeeping of all transactions as well as budget lines allocations of the expenses; • Supervise storekeeper to ensure proper warehousing conditions and accurate records
• Ensure administrative follow‐up of the base personnel FRC ; • Maintain inventory of all FRC equipment
• Liaise with the district administration; • Supervise the maintenance of office premises and equipments
• Translate documents when required. • Coordinate with all relevant partners at the local level, including Sayabouri Lao Red Cross officers and the DAFO
REQUIREMENTS
REQUIREMENTS
• At least 3 years experience in project logistics, preferably with international organizations,
• At least 3 years experience in project logistics and/or finance, preferably with international organizations,
• University degree in relevant fields,
• University degree in relevant fields,
• Fluency in written and spoken Lao and French or English, • Fluency in written and spoken Lao and French or English,
• Good organizational skills, • Good organizational skills,
• Proven knowledge of computer office applications, • Proven knowledge of computer office applications,
• Ability to work as a team and produce good work in a short time or under stress, • Ability to work as a team and produce good work in a short time or under stress,
• Capacity to live in a remote area, • Capacity to live in a remote area,
• Car and motorcycle driving licence. • Car and motorcycle driving licence.
• Experience in working with Government agencies. • Experience in working with Government agencies.
CONDITIONS CONDITIONS
Salary: between 5 200 000 and 5 400 000 KIP following experience and competencies Salary: between 5 200 000 and 5 400 000 KIP following experience and competencies
Specific Bonus: insurance, allowance for accommodation, 13th month bonus. Specific Bonus: insurance, allowance for accommodation, 13th month bonus
Interested applicants should send their CV and cover letter until the 12th of June 2012 to acc1‐lao.frc@croix‐rouge.fr
under the reference “Xienghone admin‐log”. Interested applicants should send their CV and cover letter until the 12th of June 2012 to acc1‐lao.frc@croix‐rouge.fr
Only short listed candidates will be contacted within 10 days after the closing date. under the reference “Hongsa Logistics Officer”.
FRC is an equal opportunity employer. Women and ethnic minority candidates are thus strongly encouraged to Only short listed candidates will be contacted within 10 days after the closing date.
apply. FRC is an equal opportunity employer. Women and ethnic minority candidates are thus strongly encouraged to apply
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1) GENERAL BACKGROUND
UNDP is supporting the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) with a five-year programme (2011-2015), “Realizing the MDGs in Lao PDR
- Consolidated Programme of Support to MPI for the Achievement of the Valuable Goals of the 7th National Socio-Economic Development
Plan (NSEDP) 2011-15.” The objective of the programme is to support the government for the successful implementation of the 7th NSEDP
which aims to achieve sustainable economic growth and poverty reduction with the main goal to achieve the Millennium Development Goals
by 2015 and graduate from the Least Developed Country status by 2020. Four components efficiently support capacity strengthening of
the Lao Government, namely; 1) consultative planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting; 2) effective monitoring and evaluation
via LaoInfo; 3) strengthening the Round Table Process; and 4) advancing Human Development through policy-informing research. The
programme will also support targeted actions to address key environmental issues and tackle off-track MDGs by working closely with the
UNDP-UNEP Poverty-Environment Initiative (PEI) programme in Lao PDR.
The Department of Planning of MPI is piloting local level green growth planning in pilot districts in the provinces of Saravan and Huaphan
with frequent travel to the provinces as required. UNDP wishes to recruit a national short-term consultant to support the Department with the
district-level planning process to foster green growth that creates economic benefits without compromising the environment or vulnerable
groups in society.
2) SCOPE OF WORK
• Support the review of central government’s instructions for annual planning and the corresponding provincial-and district-level
socio-economic development plans for 2012-2013 for the pilot districts Houaphan and Saravan, and the review of previous year’s
(2011-2012) plans and progress of implementation. Carry out translation of plans into English as required.
• Support the organization of consultations with local governments and with communities including poor women, men and vulnerable
groups to assess key concerns, and environmental and social issues related to the district’s development plans.
• Identify practical environmental and social baseline indicators for monitoring local level green growth planning based on literature
review of best practices such as those used by the World Bank Indonesia. These indicators will be reviewed and defined in close
collaboration with district, provincial and central government, under the guidance of the International Consultant on local level
annual planning and the PEI Senior Technical Advisor.
• Support awareness raising and capacity building for district- and provincial-level officers on understanding the environmental and
social sustainability of development projects, natural resource management and conservation.
• Based on local consultations and in coordination with the International Consultant on local level annual planning, identify
opportunities for local-level projects that support green growth or sustainable development and collect necessary data required for
development of proposals for implementation of the projects.
• Based on the model proposal template developed by the International Consultant on local level annual planning, develop draft
proposals for at least 2 pilot projects (1 in each province) that includes project description, identification of stakeholders and
beneficiaries, expected outcomes and impacts, tentative budget requirements and criteria for monitoring & evaluation, with
technical assistance from the PEI Senior Technical Advisor and UNDP Poverty Reduction Unit.
• Present recommended elements, activities, indicators and targets for inclusion into provincial-level annual plans of 2013-2014 to
DOP and UNDP.
• Perform other relevant activities as assigned.
Expected outcomes / results
• Provide translations of district and provincial plans and other project output documents as required.
• Organize and conduct at least 2consultations/ awareness raising workshops with local government in each pilot district.
• Produce a set of draft environmental and social indicators for monitoring provincial level green growth planning.
• Produce draft project proposals for at least 2pilot green growth projects for each pilot district in English and Lao language.
• Progress report after 3 months and final report on review of provincial-level annual socio-economic development plan and progress
of implementation at the end of the assignment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Environmental Sciences, Natural Resource Management or similar. Post graduate
degree preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in development projects with focus on sustainable development and natural
resource management.
• Experience in working with district level authorities and experience with participatory planning with local communities
• Experience in conducting training of Government officials and demonstrate understanding of government system and procedures
• Strong communication and strong interpersonal skills in a multidisciplinary working environment with ability to establish and
maintain effective work relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds
• Excellent coordination skills, with ability to work under pressure and handle multiple activities;
• Fluency in spoken and written English and Lao is essential;
• Full computer literacy.
How to Apply:
Your application should include: Letter of interest, detailed CV, and contact details of 3 references
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTF
Save the Children is the world’s largest independent child rights development organisation, making a difference to children’s lives in more programming in country, including the management of 3 sub offices (Luang Prabang, Sayaboury and Bolikhamsay),emergency preparedness
than100 countries. From emergency relief to long-term development, Save the Children secures a child’s right to health, education and and response (including disaster risk reduction), and logistics for the Country Office in Laos.
protection.Save the Children in Lao PDR implements programs through government partners in Sayaboury, Luang Prabang and Bolikhamsay
Provinces. Staff Reporting:
Field managers in 3 sub-offices and Vientiane, Emergencies Manager
Save the Children is restructuring its senior team in order to strengthen leadership, quality and impact and is seeking to recruit 3 exceptional
staff into its Senior Management team. We are looking for highly motivated and qualified candidates who are visionary and inspiring leaders, Major duties are:
committed to lead and develop breakthroughs and innovative approaches to our work. Candidates should be flexible and effective team players and
have the ability to work in a culturally diverse team delivering real and lasting change for children. We are seeking people who will lead in thought and Oversight and management of programme implementation
action and create an empowering work culture which encourages learning and sharing. Responsible for overall coordination of program proposal development, implementation and reporting. Budgetary responsibility for all Save the
Children’s programming and line management of 3 sub-offices in Bolikhamsay, Sayabury and Luang Prabang.
DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT AND QUALITY AND MEMBER SERVICES - Laos Country Office
Emergency Response Management
The Director of Program Development and Quality and Member Services shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination Management of Save the Children’s emergency preparedness and response programs including development of proposals, programme
of the Country Office. As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) in Laos, the Director of Program Development and Quality delivery and reporting. Responsible for organizational readiness and participation in emergency coordination forums
and Member Services is responsible for overseeing the development of high quality, innovative programs that deliver immediate and lasting
change for children and monitoring the quality of the implementation of those programs. The post-holder will provide technical assistance and QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
appropriate monitoring and evaluation in emergency responses. S/he will also is responsible for providing leadership to ensure excellence in • Recommended a minimum of 5 management experience in a corporate or an NGO environment, including significant field operations
serving members and their donors, in both emergency and development contexts. experience running both emergency and development programs
• Master’s degree in development or other social sciences would be beneficial
Staff Reporting: • Robust experience of NGO emergency program cycle management, and with experience of working within a complex and matrix
Technical advisors, Member Services & Grants Manager organisation structure
• A very good understanding of at least 2 of the sectoral programs (child protection & child rights governance, education, health, humanitarian
Duties include: response) and a working knowledge of the program priorities of the Country Office
• Experience of managing logistics staff, including procurement, supply chain, fleet management & inventory
Strategic Planning • Knowledge of international humanitarian systems, institutions and donors, and of procedures, accountability frameworks and best
To lead the development of strategy that is relevant to the needs of children in Laos and in line with Save the Children’s global programme and practices in emergency management
advocacy objectives • Substantial experience and knowledge of effective financial and budgetary control and securing and managing grants from major
institutional donors
Programme Design & Technical Assistance • Solid project management skills related to organisational development projects and international, cross-functional teams with a proven
To support the design of cost-effective, innovative and high quality programs for both development and emergency programs and to ensure the history of delivering results
coordination of technical support during implementation • Ability to analyse information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically
• A sound understanding of national and international development issues in particular in relation to children
Advocacy • Previous experience of managing and developing a team and the ability to lead, motivate and develop others
To lead the development of an advocacy strategy for Save the Children in Laos which is relevant to country-specific needs and is in line with • Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
global advocacy objectives and to work with the team to ensure that the team has the capacity to identify opportunities and can work to achieve • Fluency in written and spoken English
advocacy ambitions. • Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours, and work with incoming teams in the event of major emergencies
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches
Knowledge Management
To ensure that Save the Children has a strategy, and system in place to learn from its work to inform future practice and to help identify and Duty Station: Vientiane Office
support opportunities for the organisation and its partners to reflect on the challenges and successes of their work. Position open: for Laos-based International and National
Member Services Leadership Deputy Team Leader for Laos: Bolikhamxay response
To develop and maintain good relationship with Save the Children Members by being the first point of contact, by proactively communicating
to Members on issues related to program strategy and implementation and by delivering high quality products to meet Members’ needs for The overall objective of this assignment is to lead and manage the operational elements of the emergency response. The staff will oversee the
communication, reporting and accountability implementation of the developed emergency response program with the Response Team Leader and the livelihoods consultant based in Vietnam.
In addition, the staff is responsible for identifying operational needs and resources and elaborating operational recommendations for the
Resource Mobilisation emergency response in line with Save the Children national and global priorities. This assignment is for a period of one year.
To oversee the development and implementation of Save the Children’s fundraising strategy and to work with members of the team to identify
and nurture potential donors through maintaining dialogue and through the preparation of concept notes and proposals. Major duties are:
a. Strengthen relations with Health Poverty Action (partner INGO in the implementation of the response)
Communications b. Work with the RTL and the Disaster Management Officer and HPA in strengthening the response mechanism: SC and partner agency
To manage Save the Children in Lao’s profile in the country both internally through the production of high quality materials for its Members in close coordination with the Bolikhamxay team)
and nationally through facilitating media visits to the programme and working within incoming media & communications surge support during c. Introduction to partners: national, provincial, district and village levels
emergencies d. Together with the emergencies manager and the field team staff, lead in the conduct of the risk analysis and market study in
preparation for the cash distribution. This may require the consultant to travel to the field as necessary, including Bolikhamxay and
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Sayaburi provinces.
Recommended a minimum of 5 management experience in a corporate or an NGO environment, including experience directing and implementing e. Facilitation of the finalization of the beneficiary list in coordination with the provincial and district authorities and the BOL Team
programs for children in both emergency and development contexts, preferably with solid experience in more than one of the Save the Children f. Recommend criteria for beneficiaries to a maximum number of beneficiaries that may be reached;
priority sectors: education, protection, rights governance, HIV/AIDs, health and nutrition, and emergencies g. Coordination with the Logistics and Finance team in setting up the system for cash distribution. Prepare weekly plans including
Recognized leadership role in relevant technical areas at both field and country level distribution plans with partners and weekly report signed off by SMT
Master’s degree in Social Sciences, in an area of social development would be beneficial h. Overall management of the emergency response in the absence of the response Team Leader
A general appreciation of the issues concerning the NGO sector, both development and humanitarian issues i. Overall management of operational functions of the emergency response and coordination of day to day activities in line with the
Solid experience of developing and managing monitoring and learning systems response strategy
Good analytical skills. j. Make staffing recommendations for operational functions to the response Team Leader
Effective negotiator, with the ability to positively influence cross departmental and cross sector working k. Contribute to the production of high quality analytical reports Sitreps and assist collection, analysis and dissemination of relevant
Credibility to lobby, influence and represent Save the Children at all levels information and data
Resource management, training , capacity building, coaching, and mentoring skills l. Ensures that response Team Leader is well informed on issues related to emergency response and emergency risk management
Demonstrable track record of leading change which has led to significant results for the organization and their stakeholders pertaining to all areas of operations
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching m. Ensure that operational objectives and activities are agreed upon within the context of Save the Children values, aims and
Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures objectives
Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mindsets n. Ensure that operational activities are planned and carried out in line with Save the Children Emergency Benchmarks on scale and scope
Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner o. Oversee logistics management
Experience of building personal networks, resulting in securing significant new opportunities for the organization p. Oversee safety and security management
Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming teams, in emergencies q. Oversee compliance of operational activities with Save the Children national and global policies and procedures and with relevant
donor regulations and agreement, SPHERE guidelines and the NGO code of conduct
Duty Station: Vientiane Office r. As delegated represent Save the Children’s emergency response to local authorities, donors and members of the humanitarian
Position open: for Laos-based Internationals and Nationals community and in coordination mechanisms, such as Clusters
s. Oversee budgets for operational and other delegated functions, ensuring that field locations adhere to financial guidelines and
DIRECTOR OF SUPPORT SERVICES (Finance/Administration/HR), Laos Country Office related administrative procedures
t. Lead/contribute to funding proposals as necessary, including ECHO/DIPECHO
As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) in Laos, the Director of Support Services shares in the overall responsibility for the u. Comply with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to child rights and safeguarding, health and safety,
direction and coordination of the Country Office. The Director of Support Services in his/her capacity will be accountable to the Country Director equal opportunities and other relevant polices
for overseeing the support functions – finance, security, IT, HR, and admin services – in both emergencies and development programming v. Lead, support and motivate team member, ensuring that team members have clear objectives and receive meaningful feedback on
contexts. their performance.
w. Assist in capacity building of staff involved in the emergency response.
Staff Reporting: x. Production of the final report to donor in coordination with the RTL.
Finance team, HR and Support Services team, IT Officer
The following qualifications are required for this position:
Major duties are: • At least 1 years substantial experience working with a humanitarian organisation within an emergency environment
• Skills and experience in project/programme implementation, monitoring, review and evaluation preferably from a child rights approach
Finance in accordance with the CRC and international humanitarian rights standards
To oversee the finance function in the Laos Country Office, including planning, budgeting, financial accounting, financial control, financial • Skills and familiarity with ECHO’s Programming, particularly cash transfer programming
systems and reporting which includes playing a key role in ensuring adequate systems exist and working with the team to ensure they are • Substantial people and programme management experience with good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels
fully implemented. The post-holder will play an important role in supporting managing financial aspects of budget development and donor • Solid experience in grant management including budget holding and donor reporting
reporting. • Substantial understanding of monitoring and evaluation, as well as accountability towards beneficiaries
• Substantial understanding or proven experience of security management issues
Administration • Ability to produce high quality reports
To supervise the administrative function including overseeing facilities management, government liaison on visas and that IT systems are in • Representation political awareness and advocacy skills
place that are efficient and which comply with organizational operating standards. • Ability to work with limited supervision from manager
• Experience of working with partners and participatory approach
Staff Safety & Security • Fluency in written and spoken English and computer literate
To ensure that staff and assets of Save the Children in Laos are safe and secure and that all safety and security minimum operating standards • Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles
are met including the preparation, implementation and review of staff security guidelines • Familiarity of the Lao context is an advantage
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE The Community Facilitator is responsible for community processing and partner coordination to have an effective and efficient program
Qualified finance professional (recognized accounting qualification suggested) with experience of operating in a global and complex implementation of emergency response in Bolikhamxay Province. Furthermore the all monitoring and follow up of is among the duties.
organization
Recommended a minimum of 5-years management experience in a corporate or an NGO environment, including experience in the Major duties are:
development of strategic and operational support services plans and their implementation in a professional work environment over a • Responsible for contributing in the strengthening the Bolikhamxay Province organisational readiness to respond to emergencies in
sustained period of time line with global SCI emergency goal and benchmarks;
Ability to plan and organize a substantial workload that includes complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities in both development and • Actively support and participate in implementing a full set of emergency preparedness actions, as defined in MOS – drawing on SC
emergency contexts Member input and resources;
Willingness and ability to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of • Actively support mounting appropriate and timely responses at scale to all emergencies consistent with established benchmarks,
emergencies plans and organizational policies, and in close cooperation with incoming surge teams;
Demonstrated credibility with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels of an organization • Adhere to and implement the procedures and processes detailed in the Rules and Principles for emergency response;
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English • Assist in fund raising efforts for emergency preparedness and response, and disaster risk reduction.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to demonstrate skills in leading a multi- disciplined team through a period of change
Leadership skills, including the ability to supervise and motivate qualified professional staff with strong personal value systems The following qualifications are required for this position:
Analytical, decision making and strategic planning skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities • Bachelor of Science graduate preferably agriculture or agriculture related;
Ability to coach, mentor, delegate appropriately and provide developmental guidance to supervised staff • Over 2 years of field experience in a similar role;
Team building skills • A very good understanding of situation in the villages.
Competent level skills in core IT applications, particularly MS Office • Previous experience in Emergency response;
A commitment to the values and principles of SC • Ability to analyze information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically.
Experience of exposure to developing countries • An appreciation of national and international development issues in particular in relation to children.
High level of commitment to the principles of development and to the organizational and programmatic goals of Save the Children • Excellent relation to Government counterparts;
• Previous experience in facilitating community development project implementation.
Duty Station: Vientiane Office • Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
Position open: for Laos-based Internationals and Nationals • Very good written and spoken English.
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches
DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION, Laos Country Office
Sector: Emergency Response
As a member of the Senior Management Team in Laos, theDirector of Program Implementation shares in the overall responsibility for the direction Duty Station: Bolikhamsay
and coordination of the Country Office (CO). The Director of Program Implementation in his/her capacity is responsible for implementation of all Position open: for National only
Interested candidates should submit a CV with an accompanying letter that states why you are qualified for this post, including the contact details of three professional referees OR submit an application online to Mr. Nouvong Phonsavath by nouvong.phonsavath@
savethechildren.org.Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer; well qualified female and candidates from diverse cultural background are encouraged to apply. Please send your application to: Save the Children, Director of HR and Support Services,Rue Nerhu,
Unit 25, Ban Phonexay (PO Box 7475) Or by email to: nouvong.phonsavath@savethechildren.org Full Job Descriptions can be collected at the Save the Children Office or can be requested by email fromsomsanouk.chayisane@savethechildren.org
Closing date for applications is:Thu31st May 2012. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Interviews will be scheduled in the first week of June.
Save the Children has a strict Child Safeguarding Policy and conducts thorough background checks prior to any offer of employment.
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ADB: Grant No. 0166-LAO: STRENGTHENING HIGHER EDUCATION PROJECT
Qualifications Required
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
(Announcement No. 12/34)
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
(Announcement No. 12/33)
OPEN TO: All interested candidates
POSITION: Financial Analyst, FSN-7 OPEN TO: All interested candidates
OPENING DATE: May 14, 2012 POSITION: Surveillance Detection Coordinator, FSN-6
CLOSING DATE: May 29, 2012 OPENING DATE: May 14, 2012
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week CLOSING DATE: May 29, 2012
SALARY: Actual grade and salary will be based on the qualifications of the applicant. WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week
SALARY: Actual grade and salary will be based on the qualifications of the applicant.
NOTE: THIS IS A LOCAL POSITION. THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL COME UNDER LOCAL LABOR LAW,
AND BE PAID ACCORDING TO THE EMBASSY’S LOCAL COMPENSATION PLAN. ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT NOTE: THIS IS A LOCAL POSITION. THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL COME UNDER LOCAL
APPLICANTS MUST BE RESIDING IN LAOS AND HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS LABOR LAW, AND BE PAID ACCORDING TO THE EMBASSY’S LOCAL COMPENSATION PLAN.
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST BE RESIDING IN LAOS AND HAVE THE
The U.S. Embassy in Vientiane is seeking an individual for the position of Financial Analyst in the Financial Management Office,
REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
Management Section.
The U.S. Embassy in Vientiane is seeking an individual for the position of Surveillance Detection Coordinator in
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION the Regional Security Office (RSO).
The incumbent serves as the Financial Analyst for Embassy Vientiane. He/she estimates and maintains obligations/allotment BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
accounting for all serviced agencies, including DAO and CDC, using financial operations systems: Momentum, COAST, WebPASS
and E2. He/she reconciles expenditures for non-serviced agencies, such as APHIS and USPACOM. The incumbent determines The incumbent manages the Surveillance Detection (SD) Team. He/she is responsible, in coordination with the
availability of funds, makes obligations, and assures that all budget and program requirements are met. He/she examines accounts RSO, for all administrative and operational aspects of the SD Team. Plans and executes SD operations, Trains SD
receivable invoices for utilities and air tickets to ensure correctness for payment. He/she assists travelers in preparation of travel team with help from outside experts. He/she supervises day-to-day SD operations.
vouchers using E2. Examines petty cash vouchers from non-State agencies for correctness and serves as primary backup to the
Voucher Examiner and as secondary backup to the Class B Cashier. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED information supporting each item.
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information
supporting each item. 1. Education: Completion of Secondary school required.
2. Prior Work Experience: One year experience in records management, budget monitoring, and data entry.
1. Education: At least two years of university level courses in finance/accounting related courses required. 3. Language Proficiency: Fluently spoken and written English and Lao (level IV).
2. Prior Work Experience: At least two years of experience required in finance/accounting field. 4. Knowledge: The coordinator must have a working knowledge of local police organizations and their
3. Language Proficiency: Good working knowledge of English in both spoken and written (level III) to understand financial
regulations and provides explanations to American staff. Fluently spoken and written Lao (level IV) to deal with local
operations. The coordinator must have a basic understanding of Embassy personnel policy.
contacts.
5. Skills and abilities: Must be computer literate.
4. Knowledge: Must have a thorough knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements and restrictions concerning the
management of U.S. government funds. Must be familiar with State Department’s automated Financial Management Systems.
5. Skills and Abilities: Good typing skills. Must be able to use computer software including accounting packages and Microsoft HOW TO APPLY
Office Suite. Must be able to prepare Excel spreadsheets to track accounting data.
Interested applicants for this position must submit the following for the application to be considered:
HOW TO APPLY 1. Universal Application for Employment (Form DS-174). Download the form at: http://laos.usembassy.gov/
job_opportunities.html
Interested applicants for this position must submit the following for the application to be considered: 2. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their
1. Universal Application for Employment (Form DS-174). Download the form at: http://laos.usembassy.gov/job_opportunities.html application.
2. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. 3. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that
3. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO Human Resources Office
Human Resources Office American Embassy
American Embassy Rue Bartholonie, That Dam
Rue Bartholonie, That Dam PO Box 114, Vientiane, Laos
PO Box 114, Vientiane, Laos
(Hardcopy or e-mail attachments are accepted)
(Hardcopy or e-mail attachments are accepted)
Interested persons should contact Embassy Human Resources Office for more information. Blank application forms may be picked Interested persons should contact Embassy Human Resources Office for more information. Blank application
up from the cabinet inside the Embassy entrance. forms may be picked up from the cabinet inside the Embassy entrance.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: May 29, 2012 CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: May 29, 2012
An Equal Opportunity Employer An Equal Opportunity Employer
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Engineering student,
Mr Ko Xayavong: It is of and during the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Summit which is being held in
not unusual to see people
ignoring social problems Vientiane in November. The Vientiane Times asked members of the public what
as they may think they are
not their responsibility. they felt they could do to boost confidence in security
Everyone should be involved
in maintaining security and
order and, when they see have to help where we can
bad members and it is not is something wrong, it is our still fail to respect the law. If I have reported the thefts
problems, they should report in the preparation. This is a
always easy to tell them apart, responsibility to inform the we follow the rules properly, to the local authorities but
them to the local authority great opportunity for Laos to
so we have to cooperate with authorities so the problem can road accidents will rapidly without evidence or witness
or a police station. To be a appear on the world stage so be resolved. Robbery and bag decrease. But we should statements they cannot
good member of society, we should try to look and act snatching are probably the not be totally reliant on the properly investigate. I would
we must obey the laws and our best. problems we hear most about police; everyone must pay like to call for security guards
regulations. I’m concerned and which recently happened attention to public concerns.
about women travelling Resident of Nongniow to me. Luckily, I sustained For example, anyone
alone at night, as they are village, Ms Maly Yang: no injury but I lost my bag witnessing a crime has the
often a target for gangsters. Maintaining social order and its contents. I think the responsibility to inform the
When everyone takes part in and security is the duty of installation of streetlights authorities, not simply say to
tackling antisocial behaviour all members of the public. is badly needed for isolated themselves that it is not their
it rapidly ceases to be a As we live together in our and unlit streets, and would problem.
serious issue. As everyone community, so we should reduce the number of crimes
knows, the government is share together in the in Vientiane. Medical student, Ms
working hard to be ready for responsibility for security. the authorities to help them Sakdavong Kotlienthong: I
the ASEM Summit, so we Every society has good and monitor the situation. If there Office worker, Ms think that a lack of concern
Soukviman Vilayhong: by members of the public
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purchased bike. walls, afraid of those who live something like that to make us common occurrence than it possibly saving their life. Had
gnorance and indifference She yelled loudly for help outside. stop and think. actually is. Who wants to be a he not came across the victim
by members of the but no one appeared. The girl But what will happen to It happens in Laos as well Good Samaritan anymore, if first, no one can say how long
public will create more was brave enough to fight the world if we are no longer that people are left lying injured they may be the ones taking the it would have taken before
polarisation and pain in back against the two men but prepared to come to the on the road after an accident. fall? someone else came along, or
our society if people can no her efforts were in vain. It was assistance of those in need, if Often otherwise good people But for those tempted to how long an ambulance would
longer bring themselves to always going to be impossible we lose all our compassion are afraid to come to the aid of turn the other way or worse still take to arrive.
help victims of accidents or for a girl like her to fight off and become consumed by a victim, because they are afraid stand there and watch, there are The police cannot take
crimes that are occurring right two men determined to steal indifference, selfishness and that if they do they will be the many old sayings which would charge of an accident scene
in front of them. her bike. greed? ones who end up being blamed. advise otherwise. ‘Do unto straight away, and often people’s
It is true that it is human The girl was upset that others as you would have them lives depend on somebody
nature to protect oneself before nobody came to her aid. Even do unto you’ is one that springs stepping forward and lending
others a lot of the time. People if those in the vicinity weren’t Do unto others as you to mind. People need to stop a helping hand. They need to
are often hesitant to step in and capable of fighting off the and think - what if the shoe was be aware of that and encourage
help a stranger, especially if thieves, they should have made would have them do on the other foot? people to offer assistance if
they may be putting their own
life in danger.
an attempt to follow them. The
girl said there wasn’t much unto you. Those who, in the heat of
the moment, rush to blame an
they possibly can, but this will
depend on them being able to
While everyone should petrol in her motorbike, and innocent bystander because weed out false allegations after
at least stop and consider the the thieves wouldn’t have gone they are angry and someone the fact.
consequences before stepping far before it ran out of fuel. People may remember a Their fears may well be is injured or their vehicle is Being a tuk tuk driver in
in to help, it is unacceptable to If people had come out of fairly recent incident in another legitimate, and if this is the case damaged might think twice if Vientiane brings home a modest
stand by while people are being their houses the thieves might part of the world which shocked everyone needs to look at how it they stopped and thought. wage compared to many, and
robbed or in need of assistance have abandoned their attack, those who saw it on the news, has come to this. Many people If they imagined it the driver stood to lose his only
when a little effort on the part while if they had persisted a where adult bystanders failed believe that helping accident beforehand and asked what if means of making a living if he
of witnesses might help the short pursuit would have seen to come to the assistance of a victims in particular can get that happened to them, they had been accused of being at
victims a great deal. them run out of fuel, and by little child. The fact that the them into trouble. They know may be more reluctant. What if fault after taking the victim to
A recent example was the this time someone who was person who finally did was an they could find themselves somebody blamed themselves hospital.
theft of a motorbike from a willing to confront the thieves old lady with little to lose spokebeing accused of being at fault or their friends for doing But thankfully the world
university student on her way may have appeared. something about indifference. by the time the police arrive to something good? Or worse still, doesn’t always work that way.
home from evening classes. This kind of thing doesn’t The fact that this shocked start their investigations. what if they were lying there on The family of the victim was
According to witnesses, the only happen in Laos but all almost everyone who saw it It is not uncommon to the ground, but nobody would extremely grateful for his
young woman was on her way over the world. People are means that all is not lost, with hear stories of people who help them, because of the selfish selfless act. The tuk tuk driver
home when she was accosted becoming more worried about a lot of people doing some soul have stopped to help someone actions of someone else? is now a lifelong friend of the
by thieves, who attacked her going out, and lock themselves searching in the aftermath. who has knocked themselves I myself know of at least one family who will stand by him
unconscious, only to have such story that was recounted to through thick and thin.
Feature
Mangroves lead battle against rising seas
Catherine Wilson a new concept to those who central to the sustainable life of recalled that Cyclone Guba, spring water and destruction of strategies include constructing
have lived along the nation’s villages. It provides timber for which swept through the crops. seawalls, drainage systems and
Papua New Guinea, (IPS) coastlines for generations. In building dwellings, firewood region in 2007, left permanent People now face lack of houses on higher foundation
-- Sea level rise near Papua Milne Bay and Oro Provinces for cooking and traditional environmental damage that food and an increase in malaria posts and buffering dwellings
New Guinea, a Small Island on the east coast, the Maisin, medicinal remedies, while many communities have still and diarrhoea. In the north of with sand and coconut husks.
Developing State (SIDS) in the Are, Doga and Dima people mangrove swamps harbour not recovered from. Collingwood Bay, the village "Growing and strengthening
southwest Pacific, is estimated of Collingwood Bay have long marine foods, such as fish, "In Collingwood Bay, there of Uiaku, home to 780 people, mangroves doesn’t stop the
at seven millimetres per year, possessed knowledge of the oysters and crabs. are significant flat land areas has high crop diversity, but sea level rise, but it does
double the global annual importance of mangrove forests Scientists are now concerned where people make and settle infrastructure and food gardens stop erosion," Mogina said.
average of 2.8-3.6 mm. to conserve coastal ecosystems. that degradation and loss of half on gardens; a lot of those got have been hit by intensified "Communities with mangroves
In a bottom-up approach coastal and inland flooding. The as a barrier to the sea are much
to fighting climate change, the community now has contingent less impacted by storms and
indigenous use of mangroves is plans to migrate further inland. cyclones."
Mangroves and seawall employed to defend local
now leading local and national infrastructure against sea level rise and coastal erosion in
Mangrove degradation has In 2011, Mama Graun
plans to stem the destruction Collingwood Bay, Papua New Guinea. contributed to an increasingly planned the planting and
of land and communities by --Credit: Mama Graun Conservation Trust Fund vulnerable coastal ecosystem. rehabilitation of mangrove
coastal flooding and erosion. "The man-made degradation forests along 47 kilometres in
As global warming melts ice that is happening is all to do with Collingwood Bay over the next
and glaciers, small island states firewood and construction," five years, in the first phase of
are the first to be threatened by Mogina explained. "The most a project that will eventually
thermal expansion of the world’s significant is firewood. With incorporate 28 villages across
oceans. The Pacific Climate population increase, there are 206 km of coastline.
Change Science Programme more people with more houses By providing grant
predicts that, under a high to build and 90 percent of incentives to communities
emissions scenario, Papua New Collingwood Bay houses are in the form of education and
Guinea could experience a sea built with mangrove wood." tuition fees, the cost of the
level rise of 4-15 cm by 2030. In 2009, after consultation mangrove project will be kept
The government has with communities about to an affordable 14,000 kina per
identified coastal flooding and how they were employing hectare, which compares to the
malaria as the two climate traditional knowledge to average cost of approximately
change hazards expected to The waterlogged trunks and the world’s mangrove forests flooded and washed away. combat climate change, 131,356 kina per hectare.
cause the greatest damage to roots of mangrove trees, which over the past 50 years could be We estimate that some small Mama Graun began resource Most importantly, participating
land, people and infrastructure. grow in saltwater inter-tidal contributing to 10 percent of mangrove islands literally got mapping in Collingwood Bay villages will hold ownership of
Coastal flooding has affected areas along rivers and between global deforestation emissions knocked over." for a mangrove- based climate the project.
8,000 people annually over land and ocean in tropical and increasing fragility of "What the cyclone has done initiative. "We provide the funding,
the past 15 years, and could regions, consolidate sediment, coastal areas. is weakened the (eco)system. "When we were looking so that they can develop a
impact 65,000 people within thereby strengthening coastlines Jane Mogina, former So any high tide will continue at communities’ use of local management plan (for the
the next 18 years. Experts say and protecting against flooding deputy dean of the School of to wash away an already weak resources, mangroves emerged project). The really big lesson
the cost of damage from coastal and erosion. Natural and Physical Sciences system," she continued. as one of the most important is to work with communities
flooding could increase from According to Mama Graun, at the University of Papua In the village of Bogaboga, ecosystem services, especially to develop adaptation activities
20 million dollars per year to a local conservation trust fund, New Guinea, is now executive in South Collingwood Bay, in rural communities that do not that they want and are most
90-100 million dollars annually 30 of the 42 mangrove species director of Mama Graun, which with a population of 500, an receive too much help from the appropriate. This is what
by 2030, but implementation found in Papua New Guinea builds capacity and provides increasingly aggressive sea government or from outside, community conservation is all
of adaptation measures may grow along 159.8 kilometres of funding and technical advice combined with effects of a particularly after disasters," about, you empower people to
reduce losses by 65-85 percent. Collingwood Bay’s coastline. for climate change mitigation drought in 1997 has led to coastal said Mogina. take responsibility themselves,"
Climate adaptation is not The tropical tree system is and adaptation projects. She erosion, saline contamination of Other local adaptation Mogina emphasised.
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9am to 6pm and Sat 9am to 3pm. Come in and read
he Women’s International and borrow Lao, Japanese, Thai and English books.
Group (WIG) held their Located in Ban Saphangmor, Xaysettha district.
Summer Ball on May - Permanent UXO exhibition and the provision of
19 at the Lao Plaza Hotel in artificial limbs for victims. COPE Visitor Centre,
Vientiane, chalking up the Khouvieng Road, opposite Green Park Hotel. Every
fifth edition of this annual day: 9am-6pm.
event in aid of charity. - Chess Club meets at 1pm every Sunday at City Inn on
It was held, as usual, in Pangkham Road, Vientiane.
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decorations had been done by - Women’s International Group. For activities and
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and men got together to enjoy a - Meditation at Vat Sokpaluang every Saturday,
delicious dinner, drinks, music 4-5.30pm.
and dance. Everyone agreed it - English Language Church Service every Sunday
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Before dinner, a PowerPoint (From left) WIG President Terry Dyer-Adams, Marie Reed, Somsanouk Mixay (WIG honorable member young people practise their for details and other meeting
presentation gave a short and Vice President of the Lao Journalists’ Association). English at free drop-in sessions, areas.
history of the group, the 9-11am and 5-7pm, open every Buffalos Rugby - men’s
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Traditional Arts and Free. For either, contact
Im Sang-soo takes disturbing portrait of chaebol to Cannes Ethnology Centre. Open 9am-
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Regardless of whether or not remind one of the real-life how much money they have. the little girl at the end of the for free guided tour. Natural in Phonpapao village,
director Im Sang-soo has met suicide case of the late actress The film pivots around 2010 film. Im in fact received
dyes, weaving and batik Sisattanak, at 8pm on Tues.
any real-life chaebol families, Jang Ja-yeon and a chaebol’s the life of a young man his first invitation to Cannes for
this is how he imagines their bribing of politicians -- the named Young-jak (Kim the same competition section drawing classes daily. 9am- and Thurs. Optional Saturday
lives to be in his latest drama: film lacks substance as none of Kang-woo), who works as a for “The Housemaid” that year. 5pm. Free transfer from Ock touch session at That Luang
They have a Philippines-born its characters -- including the private secretary for chaebol In “Taste of Money,” Nami Pop Tok shops in town to the at 5:30pm, Sunday fitness at
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Just a couple of days before “what it means to live in a (Maui Taylor), Geum-ok relies on her parents’ money Wednesday to Monday. at Vientiane International
the opening of this year’s society where no one is happy forces Young-jak to sleep with while despising them at the UXO Visitor Centre. Open School. For more information
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we have a project like this,
oreign ambassadors we have to develop public
posted in Laos transport and develop a lot
have endorsed the of infrastructure in Vientiane
Vientiane New which is not there. We cannot
World project as good for have VNW without an
Laos, saying it will become integrated process.”
a major centre for investment On Monday, Mr Goffin
both in Laos and northeastern joined other foreign
Thailand. ambassadors to Laos to
They said the project will witness the progress of various
change the face of the city, projects under construction for
but the associated transport the 9th ASEM Summit, which
infrastructure needs to be will be held in Vientiane in
developed to allow for November. The group visited
all the extra traffic it will the 50 ASEM villas being
generate, and hope the project built at Don Chan.
complements the older parts Mr Goffin approved of the
of the city which should be work done so far, saying “It’s
preserved. nice inside. It’s nice work part of Thailand.” created but on the other hand, You know the ASEM Summit “Skyscrapers are quite
The ambassadors were and I have to compliment the “I think that the project there are beautiful buildings will take place in Vientiane unusual here so I’m looking
speaking to Lao media during company, which has done should be done very quickly in Vientiane, reflecting your for the first time and I wish all forward to see what the future
the official launch of the VNW very good work in a very short …because if you slow the past. These buildings should success to Laos in hosting the will look like,” he said.
project in Vientiane earlier this time.” process of implementation, be protected and renovated. event,” he said. “I guess that it is a positive
week, which was also attended the climate of the project will The phase of the 50s and He said the VNW is a sign for Laos… Things are
by high-ranking government be lost.” 60s and earlier times and very nice project which will going to change very quickly
officials and business leaders “I think the VNW project the phase of the 21st century contribute to Lao development - Vientiane is now developing
in Laos. will fully affect the whole must complement each other; and will bring modernisation very quickly. Development
town, first the immediate otherwise Vientiane will be to the Lao capital. is good for Laos but then it
neighbourhood and later like any other modern city in Mr Kabanov also felt depends on how it’s done and
on it will give a new face to the world - without character,” confident about the capacity at what pace.”
Vientiane,” Mr Tomaj said. Mr Tomaj said. of Laos to host the ASEM The Vientiane New World
“25 years ago, I was in Summit. development is located in the
Shanghai. This is an emerging heart of Vientiane, the capital
Shanghai on the Mekong River. of Laos, with the Mekong
In the next 10 years, Vientiane River to the west, and the
will be a very dynamic city. Presidential Palace to the east.
Hungarian Ambassador to The city will grow very fast The project covers an area
Laos Mr Denes Tomaj said and the economic growth and of 42 hectares, consisting of
he was supportive of the development of Vientiane three centres: the International
Vientiane New World project and the whole region will Cultural and Tourist Centre,
Chargé d’Affaires of the which can contribute to the be reflected in the fast International Business Centre,
European Union Delegation growth of the Lao economy, development of Vientiane.” and International Residence
to Laos Mr Michel Goffin enabling Laos to become He also commented on Centre.
said “I’m a bit surprised we an economic centre of the how the US$600-million The mega real estate
are going to see Hong Kong Mekong sub-region. VNW project will affect project will include stylish
on the Mekong but it can be “I think that when the the whole city because the Russian Ambassador to walking streets, shopping
a very positive thing for Laos project is complete it will be VNW project on Don Chan Laos Mr Oleg V. Kabanov First Counselor of the malls, cinemas, offices, hotels,
in general. But let’s have a a very important investment is going to be very modern said the VNW project is great French Embassy to Laos, Mr serviced apartments, garden
project that preserves Lao and will be a major boost for but the rest of Vientiane for Laos and the capital of Guillaume Habert, commented apartments, etc. The ASEM
authenticity and also protects the area and for Laos. I think remains comparatively under- Laos. on the project after seeing villas, the first phase of the
the environment.” that it can become a major developed. “I’m very much impressed a picture in the newspaper, project, will house the 48
“What should be done business area not only for “In one way, this modern by the presentation which saying the development heads of state and government
is to integrate it more into Laos but also for the northeast part of Vientiane must be took place in Vientiane today. will change the face of attending the Summit in
Vientiane. November.
Markets in Asia took charge yesterday and opened in the black after a late Wall Street
turnaround occurred overnight.
Hanwha set to sign US$8 billion
Markets had been trading on thin ice because of the Greek GREXIT gaining momentum.
The EU backed Greece to stay, they had no choice. That stabilised markets a little in the last
housing deal in Iraq
hour of Wednesday’s trading, but the Greeks haven’t a clue as to which direction they are
heading. Greece was urged to stay on track with austerity measures or risk defaulting within
2 months.
A small sell off occurred as markets closed, as investors absorbed China’s PMI fall in
number.
Stock Alerts:
• SIR.ASX high grade gold hit 0.056 / per share
• FMS.ASX trading halt 0.16 / per share
• PWN .ASX 235 was up 2 cents but closed at AU$0.21 / per share.
Global Markets: The Aussie dollar was down to 96.38c a new 6 month low.
KOREA (The Korea Herald) region to be developed covers overseas building contract target
-- Hanwha Group said on 1,830 hectares of land with South Korea set for this year.
Thursday it will soon sign a the project to be completed in Hanwha said Besmaya
US$8 billion contract to build seven years. would be a design build
a housing complex near Iraq's A formal contract will project, with the developer
capital city. be signed soon, with group in charge of all aspects of
Hanwha said Iraq's chairman Kim Seung-youn construction.
cabinet approved the plan to to take part in the event, the Six types of homes would
After China’s PMI data was released the AUD started a small climb to US$97.57. build 100,000 new homes in group said. be built with floor spaces
• Oil has plunged to US$90.58 for Nymex and US$106.16 for Brent Crude. Besmaya, a sprawling suburb The deal, once finalised, ranging from 100 square
• Copper struggled to hold US$7,531/tn. located about 10 kilometres would be equivalent to 10 meters to 140 square meters,
southeast of Baghdad. The percent of the US$70 billion the company said.
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Job titile: Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Specialist - Pharmaceuticals Short Term Consultancy (Expected vacancy)
The Ministry of Health (MOH) of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR), through funding secured under Round 8 grant
from the Global Fund to Fight HIV/Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria is seeking to recruit a short-term Good Manufacturing Practice
(GMP) Specialist to provide technical assistance and support for the Food and Drug Department (FDD), the agency responsible for
ensuring quality assurance for the manufacture and supply of pharmaceuticals and medical commodities.
Funding has been secured to improve GMP through training including visits to local manufacturing sites.
The position is short term based in Vientiane Lao PDR. The assignment will be for two weeks over two periods and is scheduled
between late June-July 2012 and October 2012, and includes per diem expenses and airfare as necessary.
The GMP Specialist will develop/review current GMP policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) develop training materials
and deliver short workshops to FDD staff and QA/QI staff of local manufacturing sites.
Selection Criteria
Experience
• Development of training materials and workshop experience in GMP / WHO Certification
• Practical experience in auditing of pharmaceutical manufacturing sites to GMP / WHO standards.
• Development and implementation of SOPs related to GMP licensing / inspection.
• Relevant technical experience in government regulatory or scientific agencies.
• Strong practical experience with Microsoft Windows / Open Office applications.
• ASEAN and/or developing country experience.
Terms of Reference
• Review SOPs for GMP.
• Assess GMP knowledge and application.
• Develop and deliver training materials for GMP, including pre, and post evaluations.
• Liaise with other agencies in the MOH such as the national testing laboratories, and with local manufacturers.
• Conduct structured field visits to manufacturing sites.
• Deliver a report at the conclusion of consultancy to FDD with recommendations to improve licensing and inspection for GMP\
How to apply
This position is expected to be available pending finalization of Round SSF grant agreement.
Candidates must submit a cover letter and detailed CV via email or fax to the address below by 8 June , 2012. Two referees will be
requested from those candidates selected for interview.
Candidates must be available for work during July 2012 & Oct 2012.
Applications by email:
Dr. Sourisak SOUNVORRAVONG
Project Coordinator GF FDD SSF
The Bureau of Food and Drug Inspection
Ministry of Health
Tel.: 856 21 254609
Fax.: 856 20 56520193
E-mail: s.sourisak@yahoo.com
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VaCaNCy aNNOUNCEmENT
(Announcement No. 12/38)
NOTE: THIS IS A LOCAL POSITION. THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL COME UNDER LOCAL LABOR
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QUaLifiCaTiONS rEQUirEd
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information
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HOW TO aPPLy
Interested applicants for this position must submit the following for the application to be considered:
1. Universal Application for Employment (Form DS-174). Download the form at:
http://laos.usembassy.gov/job_opportunities.html
2. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
3. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that
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SUBmiT aPPLiCaTiON TO
Human Resources Office
American Embassy
Rue Bartholonie, That Dam
PO Box 114, Vientiane, Laos
(Hardcopy or e-mail attachments are accepted)
POiNT Of CONTaCT
Telephone: 856-21-267176
Fax: 856-21-267140
E-mail: VientianeHR@state.gov
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