HELVETAS Laos is a development organization operating in Laos since 2001. Our vision is a just world in which all men and women determine the course of their lives in dignity and security, using environmental resources in a sustainable manner.

Job Title: Consultant to Conduct Evaluation of Communication Activities for DSTIA Project

Location: Vientiane Capital and selected locations in Lao PDR
Duration of contract: 8 weeks
Date of entry: To be agreed / As soon as possible after contract signing

Main Tasks

• Review communication activities and materials implemented by the DSTIA Project in 2025.
• Assess the reach, visibility, relevance and effectiveness of communication activities across social media, radio, newspapers, printed and audiovisual materials.
• Assess audience engagement, understanding, recall and perceived relevance of key messages.
• Conduct interviews, surveys and consultations with target groups, project staff, partners and media actors.
• Analyse available quantitative and qualitative data.
• Identify what worked well, challenges, lessons learned and areas for improvement.
• Provide practical and actionable recommendations for future communication activities.
• Prepare the Inception Report, Draft Evaluation Report and Final Evaluation Report.

Profile / Qualification

• Proven experience in evaluating communication, media or public awareness activities, preferably in development projects.
• Experience in conducting qualitative research, including interviews, surveys and stakeholder consultations.
• Experience in assessing digital and traditional communication channels.
• Strong analytical and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work with quantitative and qualitative data, including limited or incomplete data.
• Familiarity with the Lao PDR context or similar settings is an advantage.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Lao is an advantage.

Contact and Application Address

Please submit your Technical Proposal, a separate sealed Financial Proposal in LAK (inclusive of all applicable taxes), and all relevant CVs to the following email addresses: Amkham.Lithideth@helvetas.org and Phenlavanh.Vongvirath@helvetas.org

Remarks

• For a more detailed TOR or Scope of Work please see link: https://shorturl.at/peRtR
• Please request the full Terms of References for this assignment on the above email address.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be invited for interview.

HELVETAS is a gender, culture, race, creed, political, and religion-neutral organization, promoting inclusion and tolerance, respect, and fair treatment for and between all employees, partners, contributors, participants, and beneficiaries. Women and ethnic minority candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.