- Do you want to do work that really matters? Help us end avoidable blindness.
- Full time, Permanent Role based Vientiane, Lao PDR (Flexible work from home arrangements available).
- Closing Date: Wednesday, 8th April 2026.
ABOUT THE FRED HOLLOWS FOUNDATION
The Fred Hollows Foundation is an international development organisation working to prevent blindness and restore sight. We continue to carry on the legacy of Professor Fred Hollows, who believed every person had the right to quality eye care, no matter where they live. The Foundation is known around the world as an organisation that works with purpose and determination. With a reputation for excellence, we are well known for making change happen.
The Foundation has grown to work in more than 25+ countries throughout Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and the Pacific, as well as Australia. The Foundation has restored sight to more than 3 million people worldwide. We have an ambitious five-year strategic plan that aims to take us even closer to realising our vision of a world in which no person is needlessly blind, or vision impaired and Indigenous Australians exercise their right to sight and good health. To find out more about our work, please visit our website https://www.hollows.org
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Country Manager – Laos leads The Foundation’s presence and country program in Lao PDR, ensuring the strategic planning and delivery of programs aligned with the Foundation’s global strategy and values. The role leads the country team, builds partnerships with government, donors and implementing partners, represents the Foundation in advancing the national eye health agenda, and ensures strong governance, financial stewardship and program sustainability while contributing to cluster collaboration and organisational priorities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Country Manager – Laos will own the outcomes of:
- Country Strategy and Program Leadership – Lead the development and implementation of the Laos country strategy, resource plans and program portfolio aligned with The Foundation’s strategic priorities.
- Program Delivery and Impact – Provide strategic oversight to ensure high-quality and sustainable program implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and achievement of program outcomes.
- Partnerships, Advocacy and Stakeholder Engagement – Build and maintain strong relationships with government ministries, development partners, civil society organisations and other stakeholders to advance the national eye health agenda.
- Governance, Compliance and Risk Management – Ensure the country office and programs operate in compliance with local laws, donor requirements and The Foundation’s policies and standards.
- Financial Stewardship and Resource Mobilisation – Oversee country program budgets and financial performance while identifying opportunities to strengthen funding partnerships and long-term program sustainability.
- People Leadership and Team Development – Lead and develop the Laos team by fostering a positive, inclusive and high-performing work environment that supports collaboration, learning and capability development.
- Contribution to Cluster and Organisational Priorities – Collaborate across country teams and cluster functions, share insights and learning from Laos, and contribute to cluster and organisational priorities that strengthen the Foundation’s overall impact.
- Funding Raising – Contributing to fund raising work, diversifying funding sources by exploring various funding channels beyond traditional grants, maintain and nurture relationships with donors, collaborate with fund raising teams to maximise the impact of proposals to support the country programs and the organisation.
- Other tasks as requested by your manager.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
- Master’s degree in Public Health, International Development or a related field.
- Extensive leadership experience in managing public health or development programs in Lao PDR or similar contexts; experience in eye health or health system strengthening initiatives is an added advantage.
- Extensive experience in strategic program planning, implementation, monitoring, budget management, compliance oversight, and allocation of organisational resources.
- Proven track record in leading and developing multidisciplinary teams.
- Skilled in engaging with senior government officials, donors, and development partners.
- Advanced strategic thinking, problem-solving, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills within multicultural environments.
How we recognise your contribution
Through our internal programs and employee benefits we aim to create an environment where you will feel supported and empowered. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or finding an environment which enables you to thrive while balancing family or personal commitments, we have a range of programs in place to support you.
APPLICATIONS
Please apply directly using the “Apply” button. Your application should include a CV and, preferably, a cover letter that outlines your interest in the role and addresses the key criteria listed in the “Key Responsibilities”, and “What you need to succeed” sections of the advertisement.
Applications Close: Wednesday, 8th April 2026.
The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to ensuring our projects and activities are implemented in a safe and productive environment that prevents harm and avoids impacting the health and safety of all people, particularly children, vulnerable people and disadvantaged groups. Applicants are advised that The Foundation reserves the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment. In addition, The Foundation reserves the right to verify academic qualifications and credentials of applicants as part of our recruitment and screening processes.
Please be advised:
- Fred Hollows Foundation will never ask for a fee during any stage of the recruitment process.
- All active roles are advertised directly on our website here.
- Please note we will not be accepting CVs via agencies for this role.
