Capacity Building Officer

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 Capacity Building Officer, to be based in Vientiane.

The project duration is 28 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 Capacity Building Officer will be employed full-time for the EnABLE project and report directly to the Project Coordinator and Country Director.

Specific tasks and duties Lead the conduct of Capacity Development Needs Assessments in collaboration with the project team in Lao PDR and the relevant unit(s) at the Main Office in Bangkok for the EnABLE project Lead the development of concept notes for capacity development and training under the EnABLE project.

This includes the use of participatory and audio-visual tools to promote the participation of ethnic and other vulnerable groups, such as individuals who do not speak or read Lao and women in remote villages in Lao PDR Coordinate, develop and deliver course content, including the preparation of materials, session plans, training delivery, budgeting and reporting Work with key stakeholders, including government agencies (especially in the forestry sector), international non-governmental organizations, development partners, the private sector, civil society organizations, non-profit associations and local communities, in the development and implementation of capacity development activities for the EnABLE project Provide support in developing, adapting, documenting and translating appropriate training and learning materials, such as training manuals and case studies, for capacity development and training activities Conduct post-training monitoring and provide mentoring support to EnABLE training participants from government offices, civil society organizations and communities Provide technical assistance and serve as a trainer or facilitator for training activities, as required Lead the preparation and implementation of environmental and social management measures in accordance with the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) requirements and relevant Environmental and Social Standards (ESS) Support the development of appropriate information, communication and education audio-visual materials (in Lao and applicable ethnic languages) for awareness-raising and dissemination Lead the monitoring, evaluation and learning activities for the project and ensure the collection of required data for RECOFTC annual reports across three provinces Participate in and contribute to the project’s monthly, semi-annual and annual workplan and budgeting processes Contribute to the preparation of the project's monthly, semi-annual and annual project progress reports Perform other tasks as assigned by the Country Director Qualifications and experience The Capacity Building Officer should have the following essential qualifications and experience: Essential A bachelor’s degree in education, forestry, environmental or socio-economic sciences, natural resource management, international development, or related field At least four years of experience in participatory and adult learning, training design and delivery, and curriculum and material development, preferably in forestry and natural resource management Experience working in close partnership with key stakeholders, including government agencies (especially in the forestry sector), international non-governmental organizations, development partners, civil society organizations and local communities Good working knowledge of written and spoken English, as well as fluency in Lao, with an understanding of the country context Proficiency in computer applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint Familiarity with key issues and challenges related to forestry, natural resource management, social development and other relevant topics in Lao PDR and the Asia-Pacific region Demonstrated experience in applying participatory tools and methodologies in capacity development and or training programmes Experience in training course design, development, delivery, coordination, planning, networking, facilitation and material development Proven ability to write clearly and concisely and to verbally communicate effectively Experience in preparing capacity development or training concept notes, training proposals and progress reports Ability to travel to provinces and oversee capacity development and training events as required.

Desirable Experience in natural resource management, REDD+, carbon initiatives, village forestry, forest governance and landscape approaches Proficient training and facilitation skills, particularly in promoting participatory processes within adult learning Experience in World Bank Social and Environmental Framework or related environmental and social risk management activities Strong analytical skills and strategic thinking Familiarity with monitoring, evaluation and learning systems and principles Familiarity with engagement, knowledge management and communication concepts, processes and technologies Female and ethnic candidates are encouraged to apply Please send your resume/CV