NORWEGIAN PEOPLE’S AID 

Notice of Recruitment – Lao National Staff 

Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) is a Norwegian humanitarian organisation supporting mine action  and disarmament, capacity building, and development in many countries around the world. NPA has  been engaged in the clearance of unexploded ordnance (UXO) in Lao PDR since 1997. NPA is  currently working to survey and clear UXO across four provinces in southern Lao PDR: Champasak,  Saravan, Sekong, and Attapeu. Our main offices are located in Vientiane and Pakse. 

NPA’s Lao PDR programme is now seeking a qualified, enthusiastic, experienced, and well motivated person for the following position: 

1. Junior Field Administrative – Human Resource Officer (FJAO): 01 Position (Based: Attapeu Province) 

General responsibilities 

The Junior Field Admin/HR Officer works under the guidance of the Admin/HR Manager in the  implementation of administration and human resource duties to provide assistance to the Field  Senior ADM/HR Officer in supporting for NPA Lao PDR Vientiane Country Office and Operations.  (But not limited to). The position is based in Field Office (Attapeu) but may rotate to other NPA base  such as: Champasak, Sekong and Salavan and working both schedules same as OPS Schedule  and Monday – Friday. 

Specific duties 

• Creating, maintaining and update filing systems 
• Dealing with telephone and e-mail enquiries 
• Be responsible for reception desk, and receive visitors and guests to the NPA office in a  professional and pleasant way 
• Receive incoming messages and correspondence and distribute information to relevant NPA  personnel 
• Arrange an accommodation for NPA visitors and staff on duty travel. 
• Prepare proper document for the payments of consumable items, utilities and other expenditures  that are under Admin/HR Department’s responsibility of imprest cash or a direct payment to  Finance Section 
• Be responsible for refilling fuel for field vehicles  
• Arrange the meetings and take minutes if required  
• Keep an updated mailing list of all NPA contacts 
• Ensure that the office is clean, orderly and functioning according to the needs of programme • Control, keep record for staff Timesheet, leave, recruitment, resignation and report to Field  Senior Officer 
• Submit an annually updated provincial staff list to the International Relation Department (IRD),  Provincial MoFA and settle for an obligated administration fee to IRD 
• Be responsible for conducting any processes of field recruitment. 
• Liaison and report to the provincial authorities as be required. 
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by OM, TFM, OC, TC, POC & POO 

Required qualifications: 

Must have: 

• University degree in related field as the position responsibilities as above. • Experience of working as Administrator at least two years 
• Experience in working in the Human Resources area 
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly MS Word, Excel and Outlook

Desirable: 

• Previous working experience for an international non-government organization • Experience of working with a UXO Sector 
• Experience of working in coordination with provincial/district authorities 
• Priority is for candidates from 4 Provinces in South (Champasack, Salavan, Sekong and  Attapeu) 
• Good computer skills. 
• Valid driving license (AB). 

Personal Competencies: 

• Ability to work in a systematic, structured and organized way; to prioritize multiple tasks with  support when required; and be flexible to adapt to changing work load and variety of tasks • Ability to meet deadlines and work calmly under pressure and limited supervision. • Proactive and self-sufficient approach is required 
• Good communication skills with high cultural understanding and interpersonal skills are  required 
• Strong leader and team player with required willingness and ability to work long hours where  required. 
• Flexible to be able to work outside working schedule in case of any emergency, urgent or  important tasks as required. 
• Willingness to travel regularly between NPA areas of operation in Southern of Lao as well  as Vientiane 
• Excellent health. 

Interested candidates are requested to submit an application (a cover letter & CV in English – attach  all related educational & working certificates) specifying the position you wish to apply for, to NPA  Champasak Field Office: Ban Muenlouang (KM 13), Bachiangchaleunsouk District, Champasak  Province Tel: +856 31 256224 or Vientiane Office: House no. 150, Unit 08, Ban Watnak, Sisattanak  District, Vientiane Capital, Tel: +856 21 316 971; or via e-mail address: npa.laos@npaid.org or via  the link: Vacancies 

The deadline for applications is Wednesday, 01st Apr 2026, at 17:00 PM. 

Applications submitted on Facebook or WhatsApp will NOT be considered. 

NPA continuously strives for more diversity and inclusion across the organization. For this position,  we particularly encourage female candidates to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be invited  for interview. Please note that all applicants will be screened for applicable NPA eligibility  requirements. Candidates will be asked to declare any family relations with existing NPA  employees during the recruitment process. Successful candidates will be asked to start work as  soon as possible.