Project background

RECOFTC is implementing the “Enhancing Access to Benefits while Lowering Carbon Emissions” (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 Benefits 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 Forestry (MAF). The project will run until December 2027.

RECOFTC Lao PDR invites applications for the position of Junior Procurement Officer, to be based in Vientiane. The project duration is 18 months. 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 August or September 2025.

The Junior Procurement Officer will be employed full-time for the EnABLE project and report directly to the Project Coordinator and Country Director

Specific tasks and duties

Assist the project team in updating the Project Procurement Strategy for Development (PPSD) and Procurement Plan and in carrying out day-to-day procurement activities following the project’s procurement plan and the World Bank procurement regulation
Manage procurement packages of goods, works and consulting services required by RECOFTC for project needs
Assist the RECOFTC team in preparing Invitation for Quotations (IFQ) and bidding documents for the purchase of goods and works under the procurement plan
Support the recruitment process for consultancy services, including preparing Requests for Expressions of Interest (REOI), advertising opportunities and preparing Requests for Proposals (RFP)
Facilitate the evaluation of quotations and bids for the procurement of goods and works, as well as the evaluation of CVs, EOIs and technical and financial proposals for consultant selection
Assist in preparing evaluation reports for all procurement activities
Assist in managing and participating in contractual activities related to consultancy services, goods and works at RECOFTC. This includes managing procurement processes, responding to enquiries from interested bidders promptly and arranging advertisements for Invitation for Bids (IFB), REOIs, contract award information, bid/proposal openings and contract negotiations
Prepare purchase orders for office and facility supplies, make purchases and update inventory records and ensure that purchases are made following RECOFTC’s procurement policies
Verify specifications in purchase orders, search catalogues, or contact vendors to obtain pricing and available information
Prepare relevant inputs for procurement progress reports
Establish and maintain a procurement filing system within RECOFTC and assist the team with uploading procurement-related documents to the World Bank’s Systematic Tracking of Exchanges in Procurement (STEP)
Perform any other procurement-related duties as assigned by the Country Director
Qualifications and experience

The Junior Procurement Officer should have the following essential qualifications and experience:

Essential

Bachelor’s degree in business, procurement, public administration, supply chain management, or a related field
Familiarity with procurement regulations and public procurement law in Lao PDR
At least three years of experience working in public procurement
At least two years of experience working on projects financed by international organizations, such as the World Bank, ADB, non-governmental organizations, or other development projects
Basic knowledge of IT-enabled services and procurement management information systems
Experience in supporting procurement processes
Some experience in procurement data analysis and report preparation
Participation in procurement workshops or training
Good working knowledge of written and spoken English, as well as fluency in Lao, with knowledge and understanding of the country context
Proficiency in computer applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Desirable

Confident personality with the ability to address and solve problems quickly and efficiently
Hands-on experience and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Experience with various donor procedures
Willingness and ability to travel to target provinces as required

Please send your resume/CV