Job Opportunity: Junior Infrastructure Officer (Khammouane Province)

Organization: LuxDev
Country: Lao PDR
Field Location: Khammouane Province
Office: LuxDev in Khammouane
Location: Vientiane
Application Deadline: 07 September 2025
Start Date: 01 November 2025
Contract Type: Limited, full-time
Contract Term: 24 months (renewable)

Background

Under the fifth Lao-Luxembourg Indicative Cooperation Programme (ICP V), the Lao and Luxembourg governments have maintained and deepened collaboration nationally, with emphasis on the provinces of Bokeo, Bolikhamxay, Khammouane and Vientiane. The cooperation is implemented through four sectoral programmes (2023–2027) with a total budget of approximately 119.5 million EUR:

• Skills for Tourism, Agriculture and Forestry (STAF) with a budget of approximately 25 million EUR (including Swiss and European Union co-financing);

• Health and Nutrition (H&N) with a budget of approximately 46 million EUR;

• Local Development (LD) with a budget of approximately 37 million EUR (including Swiss co-financing);

• Rule of Law, Access to Justice and Good Governance (ROLAG) with a budget of approximately 11.5 million EUR.

Both governments also agreed to strengthen linkages between the four programmes to optimize synergy and impact. To enhance coherence, there will be shared operational pools covering human resources, administration and logistics, finance, procurement, and IT functions for all programmes/projects in the ICP V.

Objective

The Junior Infrastructure Officer provides technical support to the Infrastructure Development Adviser (IDA) and counterparts to assist in the implementation of infrastructure development activities. Working primarily with district authorities and village stakeholders, the JIO supports the design, execution, quality assurance, and monitoring of infrastructure projects, while also contributing to local capacity development efforts. The JIO plays a hands-on role in field-level coordination and technical follow-up, ensuring that infrastructure works align with agreed standards and contractual commitments.

Main Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating and monitoring infrastructure development activities at the district and village levels.

• Work closely with counterparts to provide technical support during the planning, design, and implementation of infrastructure projects.

• Support the preparation and collection of project documentation, including site surveys, technical drawings, bills of quantities, tender dossiers, and progress reports.

• Conduct regular site visits to monitor construction activities, verify progress, and report any technical issues to the supervisor (IDA).

• Assist in ensuring that construction works comply with quality, safety, environmental, and contractual standards.

• Help facilitate the participation of communities and local government counterparts in the planning and oversight of infrastructure activities.

• Support the integration of cross-cutting themes such as climate resilience, gender equity, and social inclusion at the local level.

• Coordinate with counterparts and village development committees to ensure local ownership and sustainability of infrastructure interventions.

• Maintain effective communication and reporting channels with the IDA and district-level partners.

• Assist in organising and supporting meetings, workshops, and site inspections related to infrastructure development.

• Perform other infrastructure-related duties as requested by the IDA, International Provincial Advisers (IPAs), or Senior Sectoral Adviser (SSA).

A detailed job description can be obtained upon request to the email address: hr.rofvte@luxdev.lu

Skills and Qualifications

Mandatory Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.

• At least three years of relevant professional experience in supporting the implementation of infrastructure development projects.

• Knowledge of Computer-Aided Design (CAD).

• Beginner-level English language skills.

Desirable Requirements

• Knowledge of GIS.

• Ability to conduct surveys (GPS/GNSS) and construction supervision.

• Knowledge of standard requirements for rural infrastructure construction in schools, water GFS, feeder roads, etc.

Conditions

• Location: LuxDev Provincial Support Office (PSO) in Thakhek, Khammouane Province.

• Nature of the position: Fixed-term contract, full-time.

• Duration: 24 months (renewable).

• Expected starting date: 01 November 2025 or as soon as possible.

• Salary: Based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.