📣 Job Announcement

Position: Contracted Field Accounting Assistant
Organization: The Asia Foundation
Location: Khammouane Province, Lao PDR
Type of Position: Full-time (1-year contract)
Level: National
Application Deadline: June 27, 2025

🌍 Project Overview

The Community-Based River Basin Management Project (CRBM II) supports local government and communities in applying Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) principles to sustainably manage and protect the Xe Bang Fai River Basin while increasing climate resilience.

📆 Project Duration: June 11, 2025 – March 30, 2027
🤝 Key Partners:

• Department of Natural Resources and Environment (PONRE), Khammouane Province

• The Asia Foundation, Lao PDR

🎯 Project Objectives

1. Improve water resources data and planning through better data collection and analysis.

2. Promote inclusive participation in local socio-economic and water resource planning.

3. Strengthen community-based implementation aligned with wetland protection and climate resilience.

📌 Key Responsibilities

The Field Accounting Assistant will support the PONRE team in the following tasks:

1. Assist in preparing activity plans and budgets.

2. Manage payments for meals and accommodations for project participants.

3. Support registration and logistics for meetings and field activities.

4. Summarize expenses and collect official receipts post-activity.

5. Assist the PONRE finance team in preparing financial reports for The Asia Foundation.

6. Procure supplies for project events, particularly refreshments.

7. Travel with the project team to districts as needed.

📚 Required Qualifications and Skills

✅ Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, economics, or related fields
✅ Experience in financial support for development projects is a plus
✅ Proficiency in Microsoft Office
✅ Good communication skills via email and WhatsApp
✅ Familiarity with Teams, Zoom, or Google Meet
✅ Good English skills, especially in accounting terms
✅ Strong interpersonal skills, honesty, and patience
✅ Must be a resident of Khammouane or currently living in the province

📨 How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV and cover letter in a single PDF file by June 27, 2025 to:

📧 country.laos.peopleandculture@asiafoundation.org
📬 Or submit a hard copy to:
The Asia Foundation Office
23 Singha Road, Phonxay Village, Saysettha District
P.O. Box 8032, Vientiane, Lao PDR

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

🌐 Equal Opportunity Statement

The Asia Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a safe, respectful workplace and zero tolerance for sexual harassment or exploitation. Staff are provided with fair development opportunities and held to the highest ethical standards.