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RECOFTC is an international nonprofit organization working towards a future where resilient communities with respected rights thrive in forest landscapes that they manage sustainably and equitably. We take a long-term, landscape-based and inclusive approach to supporting local communities to secure their land and resource rights, stop deforestation, find alternative livelihoods and foster gender equality. With almost 40 years of experience, we have built trusting relationships with partners from communities, governments, businesses, academia and civil society organizations. Our innovations, knowledge and initiatives enable countries to foster good forest governance, mitigate and adapt to climate change, and achieve the UN Global Goals.<\/div>\n
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We operate in the Asia-Pacific region, with country offices in Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand and Viet Nam.<\/div>\n
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RECOFTC Lao PDR has been supporting the Government of Lao PDR in advancing the forestry sector and implementing various forestry programmes for over a decade. The focus has been on village forestry and associated programmes, empowering women, local communities, ethnic groups, and other stakeholders to manage their forests sustainably and build resilience to climate change. This work supports environmental conservation, livelihood improvement, private sector engagement and social equity. We provide technical assistance, capacity-building and facilitate multi-stakeholder dialogues to support inclusive and participatory forest governance in Lao PDR.<\/div>\n

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RECOFTC is implementing the \u201cEnhancing Access to Benefits while Lowering Carbon Emissions\u201d (EnABLE) project in Lao PDR, funded by a multi-donor trust fund administered by the World Bank. The project aims to enhance the inclusion of target populations, particularly women and ethnic groups living in selected remote villages, in receiving carbon and non-carbon benefits from the Lao PDR Emissions Reduction Programme and its Benefit Sharing Plan (BSP). The project will support and complement the ongoing World Bank-funded Governance, Forest Landscape and Livelihoods (GFLL) project, which is being implemented by the Department of Forestry (DoF), Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAF). The project will run until December 2027.<\/div>\n
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RECOFTC Lao PDR invites applications for the position of Communication Officer based in Vientiane Capital. The contract is issued on an annual basis, with the possibility of extension subject to annual performance assessment and includes a three-month probationary period. The appointment is expected to begin in October\/November 2026.<\/div>\n
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The Communication Officer is responsible for leading communication and knowledge management activities under the EnABLE project. The Officer works under the direct supervision of the Deputy Country Director and the Project Coordinator, and collaborates closely with the Capacity Building Officer and other project staff. S\/he also liaises regularly with the Knowledge Management, Information and Technologies, and Strategic Communication Unit in Bangkok, Thailand.<\/div>\n
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