Programme Policy Officer (Poverty Graduation Technical Specialist / Team Leader), SC9 based in the Department of Rural Development and Poverty Reduction (DRD-PR) of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment

PAM / WFP · Vientiane, Laos

Organization
PAM / WFP
Location
Vientiane, Laos
Organization type
United Nations
Contract
Job
Position type
National staff
Grade
SC9
Posted
10 November 2026
Deadline
26 November 2026 16 days left

Job details

Experience required
5 years minimum
Education
Master's degree
Languages
English (required)

excerpts from the official posting

The position of Poverty Graduation Technical Specialist (national position) is based at the Department of Rural Development and Poverty Reduction (DRD-PR) of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment and will be required to periodically report and collaborate with WFP on the progress of implementation.

Main responsibilities

  • Act as Team Leader of the WFP supported activities under Output 2, support the strengthening of institutional and technical capacities of government counterparts by…
  • Program preparation, implementation oversight and management, support in training, and input on monitoring, documentation and knowledge management for the pilot;
  • Oversee administrative aspects and support day-to-day management of activities within Output 2;
  • Apply climate and disaster risk considerations throughout the pilot activities such as livelihood selection, technical training, life skills training and others;

Profile

  • Advanced university degree in international or community development, anthropology, sociology, gender studies, public policy, natural resources management, economics…
  • At least 5 years of professional experience in community development and poverty reduction programmes, including climate change, disaster risk management, natural…
  • Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, problem-solving, decision-making and leadership skills.

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