CARE International in Lao PDR
EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO TYPHOON KETSANA

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

CARE International in Lao PDR is responding to the emergency situation from
Typhoon Ketsana in Southern Laos.  As part of this response, we would like
to invite expressions of interest from suitably qualified Lao national
candidates for the proposed following junior and senior vacancies, which are
subject to funding approval:


*          Field Officer - Community Liaison
*          Field Officer - Shelter
*          Field Coordinator
*          Food Security Officer
*          WASH Engineers
*          WASH Hygiene Expert
*          WASH Health Promoter
*          Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
*          Ethnic Translators (Alak, Talieng, Ngae languages)
*          Admin/Finance Officer
*          HR Officer

Short term contracts will be offered when funding approval is received.
CARE will be seeking additional funding in the near future, and some
positions may be extended in line with successful longer term funding plans.
CARE will offer attractive terms and conditions to suitably qualified
candidates.

It is expected that these positions will be based in Sekong Province.  Some
travel to other parts of Laos may be required.

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to work to assist in
rebuilding communities impacted by Typhoon Ketsana.

Selection Criteria

*        Technical qualifications and field experience
*        Experience in food/ non-food distribution desirable
*        Cooperative team player.
*        Willingness and capacity to travel to remote areas
*        Significant experience in working with communities.
*        Able to balance priorities and multi task
*        Some positions will require good computer skills
*        Some positions will require English skills

Interested and qualified candidates should submit an expression of interest
including CARE application form (available at CARE Laos office), current CV
and a brief statement addressing the above selection criteria noting the
vacancy you're interested in to:

CARE International in Lao PDR:
PO Box 4328, 329/25 Sibounheuang Road, Ban Sibounheuang, Vientiane
Or  send email to sekongpositions@carelaos.org

CARE International in Lao PDR plans to interview for all positions when
confirmation of funding approval is received from the donors. 

Applications will be accepted and assessed on an ongoing basis until close
of business 30 November 2009.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. CVs and other documents
submitted to CARE will not be returned.

CARE Laos does not charge or accept a fee at any stage of the recruitment
process.

Qualified women are encouraged to apply for this position.

Henry Braun | Country Director | CARE International in Lao PDR

Tel:  +856 (0)21 217 727  +856 (0)21 217 727   | Fax: +856 (0)21 214 415 |Mobile: +856 (0)20
5527980

329/25 Sibounheuang Rd, Ban Sibounheuang, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR |
P.O.BOX 4328

We seek a world of hope, tolerance and social justice,

where poverty has been overcome and people live in dignity and security.