The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the World Bank’s Guidelines “Selection and Employment of Consultants”, Individual Consultants (IC) selection method. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants by World Bank Borrowers, January 2011 and revised June, 2014 (“Consultant Guidelines”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. In order to apply for the position, the candidates shall request the Application Form from the NIU, which can be sent via e-mail.

-At least a degree in economics, project management, business administration or a similar field; -At least 5 years of experience in similar work; -Experience and/or familiarity with project management is an advantage; -Past work experience with donor funded projects or government institutions is an advantage; -He/she needs to be computer literate, especially familiar with word processing, spreadsheet and databases, and he/she should have very strong writing skills in both -Lao and English, good communication and interpersonal skills.