Job Vacancy: Programme Associate – VTESS Project
Organization: Swisscontact
Location: Vientiane Capital, Laos
Contract: Full-time, 6 months (renewable)
Application Deadline: August 1, 2025
Start Date: October 2025
About Swisscontact:
Swisscontact is an independent, non-profit foundation from Switzerland, working since 1959 to promote private sector-led sustainable economic development. Active in Laos since 2013, Swisscontact focuses on vocational training, sustainable tourism, waste management, and climate-friendly economic initiatives.
Project: Vocational Training and Employment Support Services (VTESS)
Target group: Young disadvantaged people aged 15–35 with primary or lower secondary education
Goal: Support vocational training and labour market insertion to help participants gain employment, self-employment, or re-enter education.
Role Overview:
The Programme Associate (PA) will support VTESS project staff with administrative, clerical, data entry, and technical tasks. The PA works closely with project managers, the MRM Officer, Team Leader, and others, under the supervision of the MRM Officer.
Key Responsibilities:
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Filing and organizing financial, procurement, and operational documents
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Assisting in report preparation and MRM tasks (surveys, data entry, database management)
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Supporting office administration and event coordination (trainings, workshops)
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Supporting procurement by soliciting quotations and coordinating processes
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Coordinating with Swisscontact administration teams in partner provinces
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Participating in seminars, COPs, webinars for experience sharing
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Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
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University/Higher diploma or diploma in Finance, Business Administration, or related fields
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Very good English communication skills (written and spoken)
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Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and ICT tools
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Previous experience or knowledge of international organizations is a plus
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Willingness to learn and support various project requests
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Able and willing to conduct field visits
How to Apply:
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Download the application form here
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Complete the form offline
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Send the completed form by email to: recruitment.laos@swisscontact.org
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Use subject line: Job applicant: Programme Associate VTESS Project VTE
Note: Only applications using the official application form will be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Contact:
Swisscontact Recruitment
Phone: 021 454 148
Email: recruitment.laos@swisscontact.org