IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature

IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature is seeking to recruit a self-motivated and competent staff for the position of Project Field Coordinator for “A programme for long-term conservation of the southern white-cheeked crested gibbon In Phou Hin Poun National Protected Area” IUCN Lao PDR Country Office based in Vientiane. This position directly reports to the Administration and Human Resources Officer, IUCN Lao PDR and functionally to the Country Representative, IUCN Lao PDR.

Primary Responsibilities for this position include;

Main functions

•  Monitoring and reporting on implementation of project field activities by partners (Personal monthly workpans and reports, field visit reports including expense reports, etc.)
•  Providing implementation support to project partners where required.
  
•  Preparing detailed activity plans and budgets for project field activities.
  
•  Facilitate and assist visits by the project coordinator, government officials and consultants in their studies, meetings and program activities including translating, interpreting, where necessary.
  
•  Managing project funds for field operations and taking responsibility for expenditures of project funds and reporting field expenditure.
  
•  Following formal procedures within IUCN and to meet government requirements in order to implement field activities.
  
•  Regularly communicating with partners to identify project support needs, monitor project field activities and report project progress.
  
•  Identifying and developing opportunities for partnerships with local stakeholders to meet project outcomes.
  
• Translating project outputs from English to Lao and vice versa as required.
  
•  Conduct other activities including joint delivery of outputs with other project staff as required to meet the project objectives.
  
•  Supervise and guide the involvement of protected areas staff and interns in networking functions.
  
• Support the implementation of international policies, plans and strategies that are relevant to the field of protected areas in Lao PDR in particular;
  

Other regular functions

•  Ensure that project office and field operations are conducted to a high level of health, safety, integrity, environmental good practice and cultural sensitivity. This includes ensuring that field medical kits are in good order and taken out on every field trip
•  Ensure that IUCN policies and guidelines are followed within the implementation of project activities.
  
•  Preparing detailed and budgets for project field activities
  

Requirements:

Required Skills:

•  Post graduate degree in natural resource management, conservation, ecology, politics or similar knowledge gained through working experience;
•  Good knowledge in written and spoken English preferred;
  
•  Fluent in written and spoken Lao;
  
•  Good interpersonal and communication skills;
  
• Good computer skills.
  

Essential Experience

• At least 5 years of working experience within GoL and international organisation preferably within MAF or WREA
•  Project implementation experience

This position is open for Lao Nationals only and is for the initial contract for a period of two years with the possibility of extension. This position is classified as P1 in our classification system and the minimum starting basic monthly salary is USD 700 with a comprehensive health and life insurance.

Interested candidates should send their applications including CV and the names and contact information of two references by latest 17 May 2012. Please send your application to:

Information Technology (IT) Support

•  Coordinate and assist the Regional IT Manager implementing IT policy and regulations.
•  Install, configure and upgrade operating systems and software, using standard business and administrative packages; may modify specific applications for use in operational departments.
•  Install, assemble and configure computers, monitors, network infrastructure and peripherals such as printers, scanners and related hardware; pulls cables and rewires or directs the rewiring of cables as required for new installations and office reconfiguration.
• Troubleshoots problems with computer systems, including troubleshooting hardware and software, e-mail, network and peripheral equipment problems; makes repairs and corrections where required.
•  Acts as a technical resource in assisting users to resolve problems with equipment and data; staff a centralized help desk to facilitate exchange of information and advice; implement solutions or notify outsource providers as required.
•  Makes hardware and software acquisition recommendations including helping users assess needs and providing justification for equipment and services.
•  Assists in instructing IUCN Laos staff in the use of standard business and administrative software, including word processing, spreadsheets and database management; provides instruction or written documentation where required.
•  Assists with the planning, design, research and acquisition of new or upgraded hardware and software systems; maintains current knowledge of hardware, software and network technology and recommends modifications as necessary.
•  Assist in the development and management of library databases as required.
•  Coordinate and provide assistant to the Administration and Human Resources Officer on procurement of any IT equipments as per IUCN Lao procurement policy and processes.
•  Assist in managing and maintenance the local IUCN Laos Websites.
• Update IT lists and submit to Administration and Human Resources Officer for managing the fix asset registration (FAR).

Communication Support

•  Assist in developing pamphlets, brochures, booklets, publications and videos etc that will help to convey the work of IUCN to the general public, and other stakeholders.
•  Develop visibility materials for awareness raising of the products of IUCN Lao.
• Prepare the press release and newspaper coverage for programme and/or recognition events.

Requirements:

•  Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Management Information System, or equivalent in related fields;
•  At least 2 - 3 years of preferred experience in a relevant position, preferably in an international organization;
•  Must have thorough Windows/MS Office, Network Administration (LAN) knowledge.
•  Must have thorough knowledge of PC hardware and software.
•  Advanced support of Microsoft Office products.
•  Use of industry standard hardware/software (Experience in Exchange server & Active Directory is an advantage);
•  Good command in written and spoken English is essential;
• Ability to work effectively with diverse multicultural and multidisciplinary teams; and

This position is open for Lao Nationals only and is for the initial contract for a period of two years with the possibility of extension. This position is classified as A3 in our classification system and the minimum starting basic monthly salary is USD 513 with a comprehensive health and life insurance.

 http://www.iucn.org/lao