CUSO is a Canadian organization, which supports alliances for global social justice. The key resource, which CUSO makes available to its partners, is the recruitment and placement of cooperants.
Position Title : Country Representative CUSO Lao PDR
Location : Vientiane, Lao PDR
Report to : Regional Program Manager CUSO Asia and the Pacific
Classification : Band 5
Bargaining Unit Status: Union CUPE 2440
Language Requirements: English (level 4) and Phaasa Lao [level 4 (oral) level 2 (written)]
Terms of Employment: Temporary Replacement (November 12th, 2007 to May 31st, 2008 with possibility of extension to November 30th, 2008)
Relocation Support : Relocation support will be provided as per CUSO’s Policy
Scope: The competition is open internally and externally.
External candidates will not be interviewed until it has been determined that there are no qualified internal candidates.
Competition Closing Date: 12 October 2007
Competition Number : AP36840
Summary of Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Regional Program Manager, and working in collaboration with the other members of the Asia-Pacific regional team, the Country Representative is responsible for CUSO’s program in Lao PDR. These responsibilities include program development and partner relations, support to and administration of the cooperant program, administration of projects, and program and administrative coordination of the office of the program centre. The Country Representative will also represent CUSO in the country to civil society and the government, and contribute actively to the Asia-Pacific regional program.
Essential Qualifications:
- minimum 5 years experience in development work with NGOs, with particular attention to work in CUSO’s Key Result Areas;
- minimum 4 years experience working with cooperants/volunteers;
- demonstrated effective program management skills (planning, monitoring, reporting and evaluation);
- experience in NGO administration, including finances, human resources and office management;
- understanding of the dynamic between Northern and Southern NGOs;
- a sound understanding of the programming Key Result Areas and of the country and regional context, i.e. political, social and economic realities, forces of social change and climate for development;
- experience in the development and writing of successful resource mobilization proposals;
- effective communication and representational skills;
- advanced level computer skills in the Windows environment including WORD (advanced level) Excel (advanced level) PowerPoint (intermediate level)Outlook (intermediate level), internet usage and database applications.
- ability to work in English and in Phaasa Lao (Phaasa Lao level 4 (oral) level 2 (written); English level 4);
- proven ability to work under pressure and to cope with difficult and/or sensitive situations;
- ability to prioritize and deal with a high volume of work in an environment of constant and rapid change;
- attitudes and behaviors which show respect for different cultures;
- flexible, ability to work in an organization committed to continuous improvement;
- formal training in business administration.
- ability and willingness to participate fully as a member of a regional program team;
Required Qualifications:
- ability and willingness to travel extensively, both in country and regionally;
- willingness and ability to work irregular hours (evenings and week-ends).
CUSO is a gender and employment equity committed employer offering a competitive salary and benefits package, and a collegial working environment.
Applicants are invited to send a cover letter illustrating their suitability for the above position and detailed curriculum vitae (not more than 200KB), with names and addresses of three referees (including telephone, fax numbers and email address) to
gregorius.gagat@cuso-int.org
Please quote the competition number in your subject and do not attach school certificate/diploma, academic transcript, reference letter(s) and any graphic document(s)
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