Job Title: Project Coordinator (Governance Unit)
Location: Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR
Organization: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Application Deadline: 29 July 2025, 10:59 AM
Contract Type: Full-time, 1-Year (renewable)
Job ID: 27958
Grade: NPSA-9

About UNDP
UNDP works with partners in over 170 countries to eliminate poverty, reduce inequality, and build resilience. In Lao PDR, UNDP focuses on inclusive growth, climate resilience, and effective, accountable governance.

Position Overview
UNDP Lao PDR is recruiting a Project Coordinator to support implementation of governance-related projects, including the LEAP project. The position is based in the Governance Unit and will also serve as the Disability Inclusion Focal Point for the UNDP Country Office.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate project planning, implementation, budgeting, and reporting

• Support day-to-day operations and ensure timely delivery of project activities

• Facilitate collaboration with government, CSOs, and development partners

• Lead capacity building, knowledge sharing, and advocacy activities

• Monitor project progress, conduct field visits, and report outcomes

• Mainstream disability inclusion in all programmes and lead related working groups

Qualifications
Education

• Master’s degree in governance, development, international relations, law, or related field with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience

• Or bachelor’s degree in the above fields with at least 4 years of relevant experience

Experience and Skills

• Experience in project management, monitoring and evaluation, and stakeholder engagement

• Strong understanding of governance and inclusion in development

• Previous experience with UN agencies, government institutions, or civil society organizations is an advantage

• Experience in disability inclusion and mainstreaming preferred

• Proficiency in English and Lao is required

• Strong skills in MS Office and digital project management tools

Equal Opportunity Statement
UNDP values diversity and inclusion. Women, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and other underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply
Interested applicants must apply online through the UNDP Careers portal before 29 July 2025 at 10:59 AM.
Apply at: https://www.undp.org/careers

Note
UNDP does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. Please refer to undp.org/scam-alert for more information.