Technical Coordinator

The overall objective of the technical assistance is to facilitate the effective and efficient implementation of EU funding in Lao PDR by providing funding for all necessary support operations.

The specific objective is to contribute to the achievement of the objectives and expected results defined in the MIPs/Team Europe strategies for Lao PDR in alignment with the National Socio-Economic Development Plans (NSEDP) and their priority reforms.

Minimum of 350 working days over the total duration of the contract. The intended start date is on 2nd February 2026 and the period of implementation of the contract will be 36 months from this date.
- On the place of performance with the following location: Vientiane, Lao PDR.

Qualifications and skills
1. Bachelor degree in the field relevant to this assignment (such as Administration, Logistics/Procurement, Human Resource Management, Project/Event management) or vocational education in the same field plus 4 years (880 FTE) of relevant professional experience in addition to the minimum years of general professional experience;
2. Proficiency in English oral and written (CEFR level C1) as well as in Lao language (CEFR level C2) to be demonstrated by certificate or past relevant experience;

General professional experience
3. A minimum of 5 years (1100 FTE) of professional experience in project management and coordination.

Specific professional experience
4. A minimum of 3 years (660 FTE) of professional experience in organising meetings and/or consultations and workshops in coordination with government and/ordevelopment partners and/or civil society;
5. Experience in organising high-level events with diverse stakeholder groups, including government officials and/or development partners and/or civil society. Evidenced by at least 3 client-facing deliverables in the past 2 years.