Lao People's Democratic Republic (the): INGO Network Coordinator – LAOS

Champs de compétences : Gestion et conduite de projets, Management, Partenariats.

The INGO Network has 69 INGO members, and is a focal point for INGO information dissemination in the Lao PDR, and exists to facilitate and enhance the work of its members. The primary focus is to facilitate liaison and information sharing among INGOs and other development partners (DPs) as well as the Government of Laos (GoL). Through its services, the Network supports its members to optimise their contribution to development in the country, by enhancing collaboration that can achieve greater impact than when members act individually. The Network also represents its members in appropriate forums, promotes policy dialogue and supports the civil society in Laos.

Its governance structure consists of a 7 member Steering Committee, led by the Chair, and the Secretariat which is comprised of a Coordinator (expatriate) and a part-time Admin/Finance Assistant (Lao national). These two platforms respond to the needs expressed by the members via the Annual and Mid-Year Members Meetings and day-to-day contact. The INGO Network is currently looking for a Coordinator to replace the existing post-holder.

Under the direction of the Chair, the Coordinator will assist the Steering Committee (SC) with the overall vision, strategic leadership and management of the iNGO Network and will contribute to the overall development and achievement of agreed long term strategic objectives.

The Coordinator is central to creating a dynamic environment for iNGO Network activities to take place, and to manage the information cycles required to make the iNGO Network a responsive service that meets the needs of its members. The Coordinator:

• Leads and manages the iNGO Network towards the achievement of the organizational strategic objectives under the supervision of the SC and Network Chair
• Oversees the implementation of activities and services provided by the iNGO Network
• Raises funds and makes sure iNGO Network personnel and activities are effectively managed and resourced
• Promotes coordination and debate on relevant issues and priorities that affect/impact the membership
• Represent the iNGO Network to relevant external parties/fora as directed by the SC

Further specifications regarding the responsibilities of the iNGO Network Coordinator can be shared upon request, and are based around 5 key themes:

1. Organisational Management
2. Membership Management and Support
3. Financial Management
4. Representation and Liaison
5. Human Resource Management

Profile:

• Strong operational experience, preferably with an international NGO in South East Asia
• Demonstrated experience in the management of small offices environments
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of current best practice management and leadership approaches, tools and methodologies and experience in targeted networking
• Strong representation, communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple activities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish effective working relationships at all levels internally and externally
• Experience of managing finance, administrative and human resource systems to ensure project efficiency.
• Effective financial management skills, including demonstrated experience of ensuring robust financial management
• Strong writing skills to be able to write strategy, proposals, business plans, budgets and reports
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage diverse stakeholder relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated high level organisational and time management skills, ability to respond effectively to challenges, manage workflows and balance competing priorities to meet deadlines and work calmly under pressure
• Innovative, creative and proactive with an analytical and solution-focused approach to work
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions with limited supervision
• Relevant tertiary qualifications preferable.
• Computer literacy

The person will be able to demonstrate:

• Knowledge and understanding of the political, economic and social contextual factors of Laos in relation to the development sector
• Familiar with the operating and enabling environment and context of INGOs in Southeast Asia

Please send a Cover Letter and their CV highlighting their relevant qualifications and experience, to the INGO Network Secretariat (ingonetwork@directoryofngos.org) with the reference ‘INN Coordinator’ no later than 28^th September 2018.