Programme Coordinator – Lao PDR (University Scholarships)
Location: Luang Prabang, Lao PDR
Starting Date: As soon as possible
Application Deadline: 14 September 2025

Child’s Dream Foundation is seeking an ambitious Programme Coordinator to support our University Scholarship Programme in Laos. This role will focus on empowering young people by managing scholarships, building partnerships with schools and universities, and supporting students’ personal and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Build a professional network among various stakeholders

• Develop and implement programme procedures, training curricula, and handouts

• Promote scholarship opportunities to potential applicants

• Manage the selection process of new scholarship students

• Coordinate with schools, universities, and local authorities regarding scholarships

• Lead trainings, activities, and scholarship camps for student capacity-building

• Track alumni and maintain student database profiles

• Monitor, evaluate, and report on programme outcomes in English

• Prepare and manage student budgets and payments

• Undertake administrative tasks as assigned by the line manager

• Conduct field visits within Laos (up to 40% of working time)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in social work, educational NGOs, or project management

• Strong interest in working for an NGO and contributing to Child’s Dream’s vision and mission

• Excellent interpersonal skills, empathy, and ability to coach and mentor young people

• Strong organisational, time-management, and problem-solving skills

• Experience in project cycle management and budgeting

• Good facilitation and training skills

• Knowledge of the Lao education system (preferred)

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email)

• Lao mother tongue and very good command of written and spoken English

• Driving license and willingness to travel frequently

What We Offer

• A full-time position in Luang Prabang Province, Lao PDR, with unlimited contract

• A multicultural working environment with more than 14 nationalities

• A collaborative working culture based on trust, exchange, and continuous learning

Application Process
Please apply in English with a motivational letter, salary expectations, resume, university transcripts, and two references.

Planned timeline:

• Interviews: 22–24 September 2025

• Field visits for finalists: 3–8 October 2025 or 9–14 October 2025