Job Opportunity: Senior Finance and Administration Officer

Location: Dakcheung District, Sekong Province
Position: One (full-time)

Job Summary
The Senior Finance and Administration Officer is responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient operation of CARE International in Lao PDR’s programs in Sekong and Saravan Provinces. This role covers day-to-day financial, administrative, and logistical duties in line with CARE and donor guidelines and policies.

The position also serves as Security Focal Point for Sekong and Saravan Provinces.

This position is based at the CARE Sekong Field Office with travel required to project target areas and other CARE project sites as assigned by the Provincial Manager.

The Senior Finance and Administration Officer is supervised by the Provincial Manager and directly manages the Procurement and Administration Assistant, Guards, Cleaner, and Driver.

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, administration, or other related fields

• At least four years of experience, preferably with an international non-governmental organisation or private company

• Proven experience in accounting or equivalent fields such as logistics, community development, human resources, or finance systems such as PeopleSoft

• Ability to represent the organisation with external stakeholders at a high level

• Strong understanding of gender equality and commitment to CARE’s values, including respect for ethnic diversity and cultural sensitivity

• High level of organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a complex environment

• Strong leadership, problem-solving, analytical, decision-making, and influencing skills

Application Submission
Qualified candidates should submit a CV and a letter of application. Please indicate the name of the position you are applying for and apply through this link: https://forms.gle/bpB6RjXvvXHZdCuV6

The detailed Terms of Reference can be downloaded here: https://directoryofngos.org/ingo-jobs/

Deadline for applications: Wednesday, 3 September 2025

Additional Information
CARE is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Women, ethnic minorities, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

CARE Laos has a zero tolerance approach towards sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, and child abuse against any person, including staff, representatives, partners, programme participants, and members of the community. All staff, partners, and related personnel are required to understand and comply with the CARE International Safeguarding Policy and framework.

CARE Laos participates in the Inter-agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. CARE Laos reserves the right to seek information from job applicants’ previous employers about incidents of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, sexual harassment, or child abuse. This includes cases where an investigation was ongoing at the time the applicant’s employment ended. By submitting an application, the applicant confirms that they have no objection to CARE Laos requesting this information.

As part of the recruitment process, CARE Laos will use reference and background checks to ensure that potential new staff understand and align with these expectations.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. CVs and documents submitted to CARE will not be returned.