VACANY ANNOUNCEMENT: HR Officer based in Vientiane Capital

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) has been registered as an independent International INGO in Lao PDR since 1992 with a core focus to assist the most vulnerable by alleviating poverty through community driven development projects. ADRA Laos is connected to the ADRA Network which has 110 offices worldwide and operating without discrimination with regarding to ethnicity, gender, political or religious affiliation.

ADRA Laos is seeking to recruit an HR Officer to become an essential member of our team based in Vientiane Capital. The HR Officer is a people-focused role responsible for building the conditions that help ADRA Laos staff stay motivated, develop their capacity, and work effectively. Reporting to the Country Director, the HR Officer leads the HR function, including recruitment and onboarding, performance management, staff development, employee engagement, and workplace culture, and ensures that HR policies are applied fairly and consistently in line with Lao labour law and ADRA standards.

The HR Officer acts as a partner to managers and staff, coaching supervisors on performance and people issues, and advises the Country Director on staffing needs and workforce planning. The HR Officer may also take on additional responsibilities as requested by the Country Director, in line with the purpose and scope of this role.

Key Selection Criteria

Essential personal requirements for this position are to be energetic, cooperative, able to work under pressure, and have a willing attitude and competency to support ADRA staff, volunteers, and stakeholders. Other criteria include:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Development Studies, or a related field.
• HR Professional Experience & Core Skills: Minimum of 3 years of hands-on professional experience in office administration and human resource management, with demonstrated skills in recruitment, staff onboarding, attendance/payroll administration, and performance management.
• Sector Experience: Prior experience working with international non-governmental organizations (INGOs), non-profit sectors, or international development projects is strongly preferred.
• Labor Law & Compliance: Solid understanding of Lao Labor Law, tax regulations, and Social Security Organization (SSO) compliance requirements.
• Language & Translation: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in both Lao and English, with proven ability to perform accurate Lao-English-Lao translations.
• IT & HR Systems: Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), with hands-on experience in HR management systems (e.g., OrangeHR) preferred.
• Integrity & Professional Ethics: High level of integrity, accountability, confidentiality, and proven capability to handle sensitive personal and personnel data professionally.

Application Process

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Applications should include:

• Cover letter addressing the key selection criteria mentioned above,
• Current CVs with 3 reliable references,
• Expected salary.

Please register by using the apply link. For more information please email hr@adralaos.org or call 021 264 611 or 020 22788299.

ADRA encourages qualified and experienced women, persons with disability, and people from ethnic minority backgrounds to apply.