Position: MILKA Manager

Department: Program Department

Location: Vientiane, Lao PDR with major travelling to the CARE Program Areas

Position reports to: Senior Program Development and Technical Advisor (SPDTA)

Position supervisor for: Sr. MILKA Officer

Position Type: Full-Time on Annual Employment Contract (Extendable)

About CARE International in Lao PDR

CARE International in Lao PDR began its operations in 1992 and has worked since then to improve the lives of vulnerable groups in both rural and urban areas, particularly the ethnic minority communities. CARE works in partnership with community members, the government, local civil society organisations, and the private sector. CARE currently implements projects in 06 provinces: Vientiane Capital, Phongsaly, Luang Namtha, Luang Prabang, Sekong and Salavan Province.

Job Summary / About the Role

The MILKA Manager leads CARE Laos monitoring, impact, learning, knowledge management and accountability systems to strengthen program quality, evidence-based decisions and organisational learning. The Manager sets standards for project monitoring, data quality, evaluations, accountability and reporting; supports teams and local partners to use evidence to improve programs; and consolidates country-level results for donor and CARE reporting. Based in Vientiane with frequent field travel, the position supervises Sr. MILKA Officer, reports to the Senior Program Development and Technical Advisor, and works closely with Program Delivery, technical advisors and project teams.

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree [Master’s degree is preferred] in monitoring and evaluation, social sciences, development studies, statistics or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• At least seven years of relevant monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning experience, including technical coordination or staff supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to design results frameworks, indicators, surveys, assessments and evaluations; analyse quantitative and qualitative data; and communicate findings.
• Experience in donor and organisational results reporting, data quality assurance, community accountability and responsible data management.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, planning, communication and problem-solving skills; proficiency in Excel and digital data collection systems.
• Good written and spoken Lao and English; willingness and ability to travel frequently to field locations.

Application Submission

Qualified candidates should submit a CV and a letter of application. Please indicate the name of position that you are applying for and apply through this link. Deadline is due on 18/11/2026. The detailed Job Description (TOR) can be downloaded at https://directoryofngos.org/ingo-jobs/

Please kindly note that, due to the urgent needs of this position, the recruitment is on an on-going basis, and will be closed when the suitable candidate is found. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

CARE is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Women, ethnic minorities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.