People in Need – Project Officer

Location: Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR (with frequent travel to 9 provinces)
Contract: Full-time, 12 months (possible extension)
Salary: USD 722–777 (gross, based on experience)
Start date: 15 September 2025 (ASAP)
Application deadline: 2 September 2025

About People in Need (PIN)

People in Need (PIN) is a Czech non-profit, non-governmental organization providing humanitarian and development assistance in over 20 countries worldwide. Active in Laos since 2023, PIN supports disaster risk management, particularly Early Warning Systems (EWS), in partnership with local authorities.

Position Overview

The Project Officer (PO) will support the Early Warning Systems (EWS) project under the Laos Country Programme, ensuring effective delivery across nine target provinces. The PO will coordinate field-level activities, monitor progress, and liaise closely with provincial and district authorities, project partners, and communities.

Main Responsibilities

EWS Project Support

• Support planning, coordination, and implementation of field-level and capacity-building activities.

• Conduct regular monitoring visits and provide updates to the EWS Project Manager.

• Maintain communication with provincial authorities (PoNREs) and local stakeholders.

• Represent PIN in meetings, workshops, and community events.

• Ensure timely documentation of activities, reports, and lessons learned.

Finance and Administration

• Work with Finance and Operations teams to process expenses and maintain proper documentation.

• Support budget forecasting, planning, and revision processes.

Accountability and Safeguarding

• Uphold PIN’s Code of Conduct and safeguarding policies.

• Monitor safeguarding measures and deliver related awareness sessions.

• Promote community feedback and response mechanisms (CFRM).

Other

• Contribute to proposal development.

• Carry out additional tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in development studies, public administration, or related field.

• Native-level Lao and at least B2-level English proficiency.

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience (project support, administration, or DRR sector).

• Strong coordination, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to draft official letters in Lao and English.

• Willingness to travel frequently to rural and remote areas.

Benefits

• Gross salary: USD 722–777

• 18 days of annual leave

• Health and accident insurance (Hospital & Surgical, NSSO)

• Capacity building and training opportunities

• Monthly phone allowance

• Friendly and supportive work environment

How to Apply

Send your CV (with 3 references) and cover letter via the official application form: Apply Here
Deadline: 2 September 2025
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. PIN reserves the right to select before the closing date.

Contact
People in Need (PIN) – Laos
Sourisa Apartment, Nongbone Village, Saysettha District, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR
Phone: (+856) 20 9709 2329
Facebook: People in Need Laos

Women and candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
PIN does not charge fees during recruitment.