Programme Policy Officer (Livelihood and Technical Training Specialist)_SC8 based in the Department of Rural Development and Poverty Reduction (DRD-PR) of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE)

PAM / WFP · Vientiane, Laos

Organization
PAM / WFP
Location
Vientiane, Laos
Organization type
United Nations
Contract
Job
Position type
National staff
Grade
SC8
Posted
10 November 2026
Deadline
26 November 2026 16 days left

Job details

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

excerpts from the official posting

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

Main responsibilities

  • Support the strengthening of institutional and technical capacity of government counterparts by providing specific strategic and technical advisory support to the…
  • Thoroughly review the climate resilience and vulnerability assessment and market assessment findings and recommendations, particularly the menu of climate-resilient and…
  • Support the development of tools related to livelihoods development with specific considerations for poor women with small children and provide training to district…
  • Livelihood matching tools to help participants select suitable livelihoods considering the minimum requirements to engage in the livelihood activity, including skills…

Profile

  • Advanced degree in livelihoods, value chains, sustainable development, economics, public policy, or related fields.
  • Strong understanding of Laos-specific context, in terms of the government structure after the restructuring, national and agriculture sector plans and priorities.
  • Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.

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