Country: Lao People's Democratic Republic (the)
Closing date: 10 Jun 2016
- Potential opportunities for long or short term positions in Lao PDR to support expanding program activities
The Program
The Basic Education Quality and Access in Lao PDR (BEQUAL) program will help more boys and girls across Laos complete a quality basic education. The program aims to increase student participation, improve learning environments and enhance teacher quality. BEQUAL will target the 66 most educationally disadvantaged districts in Lao PDR, with a particular focus on girls, students with disabilities and children from remote and rural areas. BEQUAL is led by the Ministry of Education and Sports and will draw on the expertise of UNICEF, the World Food Program, and a consortium of non-government organisations. BEQUAL is based at the Ministry of Education and Sports in Vientiane, with regional offices in Luang Namtha, Savannakhet and Pakse.
Coffey is currently seeking expressions of interest from development professionals in the education sector to support expanding activities in Lao PDR at the sub national level. Key experience and skills include:
3-8 years working in the education sector with experience in developing countries, preferably in the context of primary education and teacher training
Knowledge of and experience in the Laos education sector including sub national levels
Excellent skills in management, coordination and monitoring of activities
Experience liaising and engaging effectively with diverse stakeholders in the education sector such as government, NGO sector, donors
Some proficiency in Lao language would be an advantage
How to apply:
To submit an expression of interest, including a copy of your CV, please visit www.coffey.com/careers then click on ‘career opportunities’ and search for the job reference number 493561
Applications close 5.00pm (Laos time) 10th June 2016
For further enquires please contact:internationaldevelopment@coffey.com
This program is managed by Coffey on behalf of the Australian Government and European Union.