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March 2016 VT Issue 058 PDF
March 2016 VT Issue 058 PDF
Women promoted to
Assoc. Prof. Dr Linkham Duangsavanh, livestock farms in Vientiane as part of
told Vientiane Times yesterday. the project.
The remainder of the meat required Vientiane has more than 100
is sourced from the provinces, while cattle farms but most operate using
Times Reporters aquatic stocks, improving and livestock breeding across the
updating animal feeds and fish country by around 10-12 percent.
Laos expects to require a total feeds, as well as boosting the Broken down, the breeding
of 487,000 tonnes of meat, eggs production and supply of animal of buffaloes increased by one
and fish or an average of 65 kg vaccines. percent, cattle breeding by two
per capita per year by 2020, a The ministry will also place percent, rearing of pigs and goats
figure which is expected to grow greater scrutiny on the movement by four percent, and poultry by
to 79kg by 2025. of livestock and poultry as well five percent.
Director General of the as aquatic creatures. In 2013-2014, the numbers
Planning and Cooperation The government will of cattle expanded three percent,
Department of the Ministry also focus on improving goats by two percent, pigs by
of Agriculture and Forestry, slaughterhouses and meat six percent and poultry by five
Mr Xaypradeth Chounlamany, processing houses, regulate percent.
said recently the government is aquatic products, improve the The production of meat,
encouraging farmers to breed systems of market management eggs and fish in 2013-2014
cattle, buffaloes, goats and pigs for animal and aquatic products, reached a combined total of
as well as chicken and fish to increase capacity building for 361,074 tonnes, which included
meet domestic consumption veterinarians and fisheries staff 171,364 tonnes of meat, 39,150
needs, which are increasing year as well as seek to guarantee a tonnes of eggs and 150,560
by year. sufficient fish supply in Vientiane. tonnes of fish.
I n 2 0 11 , L a o p e o p l e The numbers of livestock Over the five years from
consumed an average of 47kg and fish breeders which are 2011-2015, the agriculture and
of meat, eggs and fish per capita employing more modern forestry sector expanded by an
per annum. methods has increased in recent average of about 2.7-3 percent.
This figure had increased times, especially on the flat lands During that five years, the
to 53kg in 2015, according to along the Mekong River valley agriculture sector saw a total
the Ministry of Agriculture and and some parts of the northern expenditure of 7 trillion kip, of
Forestry. provinces. which 10 percent came from
To reach the targets of 65kg Cattle rearing for domestic domestic funds, 20 percent in
by 2020 and 79kg by 2025, the supply and export has also the form of loans and grants,
ministry plans to focus on eight been developed. In fiscal year 60 percent from the private
priority areas. 2014-2015, the ministry worked sector with the remaining 10
These include developing hard to encourage farmers percent being contributions
and expanding animal herds and and entrepreneurs to increase from local people.
4 Home news Wednesday March 9, 2016 Vientiane Times
The Singapore and British Embassies in Vientiane held the second SingaporeUK Joint Course on
Teaching English for Teacher-Trainers at the Singapore Embassy in Vientiane from February 22
Vientiane Times staff enjoy tubing through a cave in Vangvieng district, Vientiane province, last weekend,
to March 4. The course benefited 25 teachers and teacher-trainers from 10 teacher training colleges
as part of their International Womens Day celebrations. The area is popular for its adventure activities
and secondary schools in seven provinces. Photo shows teachers and trainers at the closing ceremony.
including kayaking, tubing and caving. People in neighbouring provinces head here for short breaks to
enjoy the wide range of leisure options on offer, with many centred on the Nam Xong river.
Hangkhone village in Khong district, Champassak province, is popular with tourists from around the A man in Xaysettha district, Vientiane, yesterday helps women to prepare food for a small party
world. The village is the starting point for long-tailed boat rides to see the Irrawaddy dolphins in the to mark International Womens Day. The day is celebrated annually on March 8 and in Laos
Mekong River. The freshwater dolphins are a protected species in Laos and neighbouring Cambodia. people go with their families on outings for a fun day out.
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Region
In brief from Asia
News Network
Indian minister faces Death toll rises to 17 in
Dregs of society
blame for not helping Pakistani court bombing
brought back by
present rulers
injured in road accident
SRI LANKA (The Island)
NEW DELHI (Xinhua) -- who were lying on the road for
-- Former President Indian federal minister quiet sometime and ensured
Mahinda Rajapaksa Smriti Irani Monday faced an they reach a hospital. Pray for
on Monday said that accusation of ignoring to help their safety, Irani wrote on
underworld gangs that an injured in a road accident. twitter on Saturday.
fled the country during his The accusations were Meanwhile, Iranis office
tenure had been brought made by daughter of a has denied a car from ministers
back by the politicians of doctor Ramesh Nagar, who cavalcade caused mans death.
the present government succumbed to his wounds Indias semi-official news
to do their political dirty after being allegedly hit by a agency Press Trust of India
work and those dregs of car in ministers cavalcade on (PTI) quoted statement from
society were behind the Expressway between Delhi Iranis office saying that the
present crime wave. and Agra on Saturday. car which hit motorbike had
Nagar was accompanied nothing to do with ministers
He said that narcotics
by his daughter and nephew cavalcade as being run in
were the main reason
(both of whom were injured) section of media.
for underworld warfare as a car hit their motorbike. According to PTI, the
and during his time the We were going to attend a statement added that Irani had
then Defence Secretary marriage and our vehicle was instructed officials to arrange
had waged an anti- hit by a car from the cavalcade ambulance immediately so
narcotics war to keep the of Smiriti Irani, victims that injured could be given
underworld elements at daughter told a local television medical treatment.
bay. Many underworld news agency Asian News Nagar s children in a A Pakistani soldier walks past damaged vehicles at the site of a deadly suicide bombing in Charsadda,
Pakistan, Monday, March 7, 2016. The suicide bomber attacked the entrance to a court in the town of
characters fled the country International (ANI). After police complaint have alleged Shabqadar northwestern Pakistan on Monday, killing many people, police said.
to evade arrest. that from one of the cars Smriti car from ministers cavalcade --Photo Mohammad Sajjad AP
Powerful politicians of the Irani came down and with hit their motorbike.
incumbent government folded hands I begged for help Deadly road accidents PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) -- A police official in hospitals overnight.
brought them back to get but she out rightly rejected my are common in India often says the death toll in a suicide bombing at the A group affiliated with the Pakistani Taliban
their dirty work done. pleas and left the spot. At the caused due to overloading, bad entrance to a court building in northwestern and calling itself Jamat-ul-Ahrar claimed
Now, the underworld time my father was trying to condition of roads and reckless Pakistan has risen to 17. responsibility, terming it an attack on the
gangs go on killing one get up another car hit him. driving. Ali Jan Khan says the Monday blast in the judiciary which gives verdicts against Gods
However, the ministers Global Road Safety Report town of Shabqadar in Charsadda district killed divine laws.
another to settle their
tweet about the accident are in - 2015 released by WHO last 17 people, including two policemen and a Ahrars spokesman Ahsanullah Ahsan has
old scores, the former
contravention to the familys year said India accounts for policewoman. said that the court bombing was a revenge for the
President told The Island allegations. more than 200,000 deaths He said Tuesday that the death toll rose after hanging of Mumtaz Qadri, who was executed last
on Monday. Tried to help the injured annually due to road accidents. six of the more than 20 people wounded died week for the 2011 killing of a provincial governor.
Vientiane Times Wednesday March 9, 2016 Region 7
2030 emission goal reasonable Malaysian PM says hopeful
- top climate negotiator that Flight 370 will be found
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia
Xie Zhenhua, (AP) -- Malaysian Prime
Chinas special Minister Najib Razak says he is
representative
on climate hopeful that missing Flight 370
change, will still be found as lawmakers
takes his seat observe a moment of silence to
at a news mark the second anniversary of
conference on
the sidelines
the planes disappearance.
of the two Najib says the wing part
sessions. found on Frances Reunion
--Photo Xinhua island last July was evidence
the flight tragically ended in the
southern Indian Ocean. He says
an ongoing search is expected to
be completed later this year and
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak (right front) and Transport
that Malaysia remains hopeful Minister Liow Tiong Lai (left front) observe a moment of silence with
CHINA (China Daily, ANN) Centre for Climate Change calls for reaching the peak that the plane will be found. Malaysian lawmakers at the parliament in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
-- Chinas greenhouse gas Economics and Policy at the around 2030, with an effort If the search turns up --Photo Xinhua
emissions are likely to peak by London School of Economics, to try to make it happen nothing, he said in a statement
2030 or perhaps earlier, instead according to a report from earlier, taking into account the Tuesday that Malaysia, Australia The Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 jet vanished mysteriously with
of having reached that peak Reuters. needs of industrialization and and China will hold a meeting to 239 people on board while flying from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing
in 2014 as some studies have But Xie said he has noted that urbanization, Xie said. determine the way forward. on March 8, 2014.
suggested, the countrys special several agencies have recently China plans to complete
representative on climate change
said on Monday.
It is reasonable for China
issued reports concluding that the
global emission of carbon dioxide
has stopped growing because of a
that industrialisation by 2020
and its urbanization drive, and
population growth are both likely
Execs of intl school in Seoul
to set the peak target for around
2030 and we will try our best to
weak world economy and efforts
taken by many countries in 2015,
to be stable by around 2030,
he said. To achieve the peak
indicted over alleged embezzlement
achieve it a bit earlier, said Xie and that China was a major factor. as planned, China has taken a KOREA (The Korea Herald, ANN) -- Prosecutors over the same charges.
Zhenhua, who also serves as a But we did not reach the series of steps to slow down the said Tuesday they have indicted three board The company holds de facto control over a
national political adviser. peak in 2014, Xie said at a growth of emissions, especially members of the Seoul branch of a British nonprofit paper company in Hong Kong, which
China appeared to hit a news conference of the National by promoting sustainable energy, international school over allegations they was set up to establish the Seoul branch of the
carbon dioxide emissions peak Committee of the Chinese he said, adding that the country embezzled some billions of won in school school.
in 2014, and the level then fell Peoples Political Consultative has installed about 25 percent of expenses in violation of the private school act. Under the private school act, only nonprofit
in 2015, according to a study by Conference on Monday. the sustainable energy capacity The Seoul Central District Prosecutors Office organizations can run international schools in
the Grantham Research Institute The Intended Nationally worldwide. said the dean of admissions at the school, identified South Korea.
on Climate Change and the Determined Contribution of In addition, China will only by her surname Lee, is accused of siphoning Prosecutors said they suspended taking action
Environment and the ESRC China creates a timetable that continue to increase energy off some 7.2 billion won (US$6 million) of tuition against a 55-year-old chief executive officer of the
efficiency, develop nonfossil from 2010 to 2015 to redeem loans. The money corporation at the tax haven, as he was abroad and
fuels, expand forests and adjust was borrowed to build school buildings. constantly denied to appear before prosecutors.
its industrial structure. Energy Lees 50-year-old husband and a Singaporean The CEO is a Swiss national.
from nonfossil fuels will account chief financial officer of a for-profit corporation The four suspects are all board members of the
for a larger share of consumption located on the Cayman Islands were also indicted nonprofit organisation in Hong Kong.
by 2020, which should increase
to account for 15 percent of the
national energy mix, up from 12
percent in 2015, a binding target
listed in the 13th Five-Year Plan.
In addition, in the coming
five years, the country will see
an 18 percent reduction in carbon
intensity, Xie said. This refers to
carbon dioxide emissions per unit
of GDP in 2020 as compared to
the level in 2015.
8 Wednesday March 9, 2016 Vientiane Times
World
EU foreign policy chief urges Tunisia bloodied: 53 dead in
clashes near Libyan border
Turkey to respond to EU call TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) -- Exceptionally deadly work to preserve the gains of the revolution, his
clashes between Tunisian forces and extremist spokesman said.
with Turkey as a candidate attackers left at least 53 people dead Monday near At dawn Monday, gunmen targeted a police
country and here we have Tunisias border with Libya, the government said, station and military facilities in Ben Guerdane,
internal developments we are amid growing fears that violence from Libya could Tunisian Interior Ministry spokesman Yasser
following very closely from destabilise the whole region. Mosbah told The Associated Press. A night curfew
the European Unions side, Gunmen attacked the city of Ben Guerdane was ordered in Ben Guerdane until further notice.
she noted. at dawn Monday and fighting continued past The attack and ensuing fighting left 35
Turkish Prime Minister nightfall. Tunisia closed its border with Libya and attackers, seven civilians and 11 members of
Ahmet Davutoglu said earlier the Tunisian interior and defense ministers traveled Tunisias security forces dead, according to the
that besides the migrant crisis, to the town to oversee the operation, according to joint government statement.
the EU-Turkey summit could a joint statement from their ministries. A 12-year-old girl was among those killed.
also focus on the Turkish Tunisian Prime Minister Hassid Essid said Corpses lay in the street and gunmen hid
accession process to the EU. on Wtaniya television that the attack was an in homes as darkness fell, gunfire sporadically
It will be a success story Islamic State attempt to carve out a stronghold ringing out, according to resident and local
and a turning point in our on the border. No group claimed immediate journalist Raoudha Bouttar.
relations in a positive way, responsibility, but two IS-affiliated websites said Another witness, who spoke on condition of
Davutoglu told reporters upon Islamic State group militants were engaged in the anonymity out of fear of repercussions from the
arriving at the meeting with his fighting. attackers, said the gunmen spoke of creating a
European counterparts. This is an unprecedented attack, planned and caliphate and liberating the town.
The EU and Turkey last organized. Its goal was probably to take control of Tunisian forces have repeatedly clashed with
this area and to announce a new emirate, Tunisian extremists on the borders of Libya and Algeria in
November reached an action
President Beji Caid Essebsi said. recent years, but Mondays fighting was unusually
plan which aimed to stem
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon bloody. Tunisia has been as a model of relative
the massive migrant flows, condemned the attack and reiterated the UNs stability for the region since an uprising five years
with Brussels promising to commitment to stand with the people of Tunisia ago ushered in democracy and inspired Arab Spring
distribute three billion euros as they confront the scourge of terrorism and protests against dictatorships across the region.
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu (left) and German (US$3.29 billion) to Ankara
Chancellor Angela Merkel speak as they and EU leaders gather
for a group photo during an extraordinary summit of European to provide assistance to the
Union leaders with Turkey at the European Council headquarters refugees.
in Brussels, Belgium. --Photo Xinhua Ankara was reported to Tunisian police
have complained about the officers take
positions
BRUSSELS ( X i n h u a ) - - accession process to the bloc. EUs slowness in allocating during clashes
Turkey needs to respond to There is a need for Turkey the money and Davutoglu with militants
the call from the European to respect the highest was reportedly urged by the in Ben
Union (EU) side as a standards of the EUs core Turkish president to bring Guerdane, 650
c a n d i d a t e c o u n t r y, s a i d values, Mogherini told back the three billion euros. km away from
Tunis.
the EUs foreign policy reporters upon her arrival at Mogherini on Monday --Photo AP
chief Federica Mogherini the summit. warned that the EU was
on Monday ahead of an Our relationship with allocating the funds not to
EU-Turkey summit which Turkey is a complex one, the government of Turkey, but
was viewed by Ankara as a Mogherini said. to projects to support refugees
good chance to accelerate its We are working together and their lives.
Business
Vientiane Times 9
L
has invested US$34 million car both running in Vientiane
ao State Fuel in the project and expects to and the provinces.
Company will produce 1.2 million litres of The trial showed that the
work closely with Power Gasoline a month once car used 133 litres to cover
Koreas TN Energy the project is up and running. a distance of 1,270km in
Company to establish the Lao In turn, the Lao State Fuel Vientiane and used 46 litres to
K-tech Company to produce Company will be responsible cover 663km from Vientiane
a new bioethanol fuel called for allocating locations and to Pakxe.
Power Gasoline (PG) for sale
in the country after the two
parties signed a joint venture
agreement.
The joint related document
Officials from the Lao State Fuel Company and TN Energy Company gather at the signing ceremony.
on renewable Energy Bio
Ethanol Fuel Product was
signed on March 4 by the
Deputy Director of the Lao
State Fuel Company, Mr
Anousinh Pholsena, and
Chairman of the TN Energy
Company, Mr Myung Jai
Yoon.
The paper was also
signed by the other Deputy
Director of the Lao State
Fuel Company, Mr Phaiboun
Phomphaphithack, and TN Mr Anousinh Pholsena test drives a car using Power Gasoline.
Energy Company President,
Mr Joo Kyung Choi. storage space as well as finding Mr Phoukhong added that
Under the agreement, the markets to sell the product. the cars were checked using
two parties have confirmed Speaking at the signing a computer system at the
that they will establish the first ceremony, Lao State Fuel Kolao Group centre after using
new Lao K-tech this year and Companys Technical Staffer the Power Gasoline, saying
expect to take about one year Mr Phoukhong Keolakhone The results of the checks
to complete. The new company said the idea to establish the were satisfactory because the
will be located at Dongphosy new company came after quality of the biogas matched
village in Hadxaifong district, seeing the progress made in the national standard.
Vientiane. producing and using Power For more information, call
During the first year, the two Gasoline during a pilot project 020 2221 2375, 55518807 or
companies will work together carried out in 2013. 5519 9922. Lao and Korean officials fill a tank with Power Gasoline to test it in new cars.
Oil holds on to
0.8 percent to2,874.60.
Australias S&P/ASX 200 Division at Mizuho Bank. All modest gains after wavering
fell 0.7 percent to 5,108.00, said, reviving growth is still through the day. The Dow
and other regional stocks the main policy challenge for Jones industrial average rose
10-week high
also declined. the Abe administration and 67.18 points, or 0.4 percent, to
Japan data: Revised the BOJ, he said, referring 17,073.95. The S&P 500 edged
data showed Japans GDP to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe up 1.77 points to 2,001.76. The
contracted at a 1.1 percent and the Bank of Japan, which Nasdaq composite, which
annualised pace in the last has implemented negative is heavily weighted with
HONG KONG (The Straits according to the Ecuadors 1, Russian Energy Minister quarter, compared to a 1.4 interest rates to encourage technology stocks, gave up
Times, ANN) -- Oil held its foreign ministry. Alexander Novak said on state percent expansion in the July- growth. 8.77 points, or 0.2 percent, to
advance to the highest close US inventories are forecast television last week. September quarter. It was a Commodities: Investors 4,708.25.
in more than 10 weeks as to have increased 3.5 million WTI for April delivery was modest improvement over appeared skeptical over Energy: Benchmark
speculation producers may barrels last week, according at US$37.84 a barrel on the New the previous estimate of a Mondays rally in oil, iron US crude fell 42 cents to
agree to an output freeze to a Bloomberg News survey York Mercantile Exchange, 1.4 percent contraction in ore and other commodities, US$37.48 a barrel on the New
competed with forecasts that before a government report down 6 cents, at 8:29 a.m. Hong October-December. analysts said. Prices fell back York Mercantile Exchange. It
US stockpiles would remain at Wednesday. Kong time. The quote: To be sure, slightly during Asian trading jumped US$1.98 on Monday
the most since 1930. Crude capped a third week The contract gained Japans economy fared better after a 5.5 percent jump in US to US$37.90 a barrel. Brent
Futures were little changed of gains Friday, the longest run US$1.98 to US$37.90 on in Q4 than preliminary data crude prices overnight. crude, which is used to price
in New York. West Texas since May, as US crude output Monday, the highest close suggested, said Vishnu Wall Street: Wall Street international oils, fell 54 cents
Intermediate added 5.5 percent slid to the lowest level since since Dec 24. Varathan, Singapore Treasury managed to eke out only to US$40.30 a barrel.
Monday while Brent rose above November 2014. Brent for May settlement
US$40 for the first time since
December.
A meeting among major
producers to discuss freezing
climbed US$2.12, or 5.5
percent, to US$40.84 a barrel on In brief
Latin American producers output may be held in Russia, the London-based ICE Futures
will meet on Friday to discuss Doha or Vienna sometime Europe exchange on Monday, Korea tops emerging market household debt list
the issue of oil prices, between March 20 and April the highest close since Dec 4.
S.KOREA (The Korea Herald, ANN) -- Korea has one of the highest levels of household
debt relative to gross domestic product among advanced and newly emerging economies,
a report showed on Tuesday.
According to a quarterly report by the Bank for International Settlements, Korea had the
eighth-highest household debt-to-GDP ratio among 41 rich and emerging countries.
Out of the 17 emerging countries in the list, Korea came top for the 13th consecutive
year, with 87.2 percent, followed by Thailand with 70.8 percent and Malaysia with 70.4
percent.
Overall, Switzerland had the highest ratio, at 124.2 percent. Australia, with 123.1 percent,
and Denmark with 122.9 percent, came in second and third, respectively.
Date of birth: March 8, 1959 Date of birth: February 13, 1961 Date of birth: August 23, 1962.
Place of birth: Naphai village, Saravan Place of birth: Phonkheng village, Xaysettha Place of birth: Buamlong village, Paek
district, Saravan province district, Vientiane district, Xieng Khuang province
Ethnic group: Katang Ethnic group: Lao Ethnic group: Hmong
Current address: Phakhao village, Xaythany district, Vientiane Current address: Kouay-oudom village, Pakxan district, Current address: Saphanthong village, Sisattanak district,
Qualifications: Borikhamxay province Vientiane
Masters in Party establishment Qualifications: Qualifications:
Higher diploma in political studies PhD in economic management PhD in economics
Positions held: Higher diploma in political studies Higher diploma in political studies
2005-2006: Standing Party member of NAs Fifth Legislature Positions held: Positions held:
in Champassak province 1999-2001: Vice Head of Office of the Ministry of Industry 1991 until now: Worked at former Ministry of Planning
2006: Director of Education and Sports Department, and Commerce Economy and Finance, former member of Planning and
Champassak province 2001-2004: Director of Commerce and Tourism Department Cooperation Committee of the Ministry of Planning and
2006-2012: Member of National Assembly for Champassak in Borikhamxay province Investment.
province 2004-2010: Director of Finance Department in Borikhamxay Currently: Ministry Party Committee member, Director
2006-2015: Vice President of the National Commission for the province General of the Economic Research Institute, Ministry of
Advancement of Women 2015 until now: Deputy Secretary of provincial Party Planning and Investment.
2006-2015: President of Lao Womens Union for NAs fifth Committee, Vice Governor of Borikhamxay province Nominated by the Ministry of Planning and Investment
and sixth legislatures, Party Secretary of Womens Unions first Nominated by Borikhamxay provincial Administration
and second legislatures and Central Committee member of the
Federation of Lao Front for National Construction until present Candidate No. 6
Candidate No. 5 Lieutenant Colonel Khamsai
2015 until now: Party Central Committee member, Deputy Phandanouvong
Head of the Party Central Committees Organisational- Mr Bounkham Xayialoveu
Personnel Committee Date of birth: June 1, 1959
Nominated by Standing Committee of the National Assembly Date of birth: May 15, 1963
Place of birth: Xing village, Khoun district,
Place of birth: Khorkhai village, Viengthong
Xieng Khuang province
district, Borikhamxay province
Ethnic group: Phuan
Candidate No. 4 Ethnic group: Hmong
Ms Sikhay Sipaseuth Current address: Anousonxay village, Paxan district,
Current address: Anousonxay village, Paxan district,
Borikhamxay province
Borikhamxay province
Date of birth: April 3, 1962 Qualifications:
Qualifications:
Place of birth: Simongkhoun village, Paxan Higher diploma
Higher diploma in law
district, Borikhamxay province Higher diploma in intensive political studies
Masters degree in political studies
Ethnic group: Phuan Positions held:
Positions held:
Current address: Phonxay village, Pakxan district, 2005-2009: Vice Chief of Supplies Office at Military
1998-2005: District Party Secretary, Standing District Party
Borikhamxay province Headquarters in Borikhamxay province
member and President of the Peoples Court in Khamkeut
Qualifications: 2010-2011: Head of Office of provincial Military Headquarters
district
Masters degree 2011 until now: Deputy Head and Chief of Politics Office at
2005-2010: Vice President of provincial Lao Front for National
Masters degree in political studies the provincial Military Command in Borikhamxay province,
Construction
Positions held: Standing Member of the Commands Party Committee and
2010-2014: Provincial Party Committee member and Director
1994-1997: Head of Office of provincial Trade Union President of PartyState Inspection Committee
of provincial National Academy of Politics and Public
1997-2008: Deputy Director of provincial Education and Nominated by Borikhamxay provincial Administration
Administration
Sports Department 2014-2015: District Party Secretary and Governor of
2008-2011: Deputy Head of Office of provincial Administration Viengthong district
2011-2015: National Assembly member and Standing Member 2015 until now: Provincial Party Committee member,
of National Assemblys Seventh Legislature for Borikhamxay President of provincial Party-State Inspection Committee
province Nominated by Borikhamxay provincial Administration
2014 until now: Provincial Party Committee member, Vice
President of National Assembly members for Borikhamxay
province Candidate No: 8
Nominated by Borikhamxay provincial Administration Mr Lom Phengsouk
Date of Birth: November 15, 1955 Date of Birth: March 3, 1956 Date of Birth: August 27, 1957
Place of Birth: Phongsaly village, district and Place of Birth: Songmeuang-tai village, Place of Birth: Pak-ou village and district,
province Nongbok district, Khammuan province Luang Prabang province
Ethnic group: Phou-noi Ethnic group: Lao
Ethnic group: Phou-thai
Current address: Sidamduan village, Current address: Nongbone village,
Chanthabouly district, Vientiane Current address: Songmeua village, Nongbok district, Xaysettha district, Vientiane
Qualifications: Khammuan province Qualifications:
PhD in History Qualifications: Masters in social science
PhD in political studies Masters in governance Higher diploma in political studies
Positions held: Masters in political studies Positions held:
1996-2001: Party Central Committee member 2002-2005: Director General of Development Department of
Secretary of Lao People Revolutionary Youth Union Positions held: Lao Womens Union
2002-2010: Party Central Committee member 2004-2005: Director of Planning and Investment Department, 2006-present: Vice President of Lao Womens Union
Governor of Oudomxay province Khammuan province Nominated by Lao Womens Union
2010-2011: Party Central Committee member. Head of Central 2006-present: Deputy Governor of Khammuan province
Party Office Nominated by Khammuan provincial Administration
2011-2014: Politburo member. Head of Central Party Office Candidate No. 6
2014-2016: Politburo member. Deputy Prime Minister Mr Thipphachanh Phoxay
01/2016-present: Party Central Committee member
Deputy Prime Minister Candidate No. 5
Dr Khamphet Manivong Date of Birth: September 6, 1964
Nominated by NA Standing Committee Place of Birth: Khongxedon village and
district, Saravan province
Date of Birth: January 12, 1955 Ethnic group: Lao
Candidate No. 4 Place of Birth: Sakmeuang village, Phonthong Current address: Souksavanh village,
Ms Viengmany Chanthanasinh district, Champassak province Thakhaek district, Khammuan province
Ethnic group: Lao Qualifications:
Date of Birth: April 9, 1960 Current address: Phonsavanh-neua village, Sisattanak Bachelor degree in police studies
Place of Birth: Chomthong village, Thakhaek Higher diploma in political studies
district, Vientiane
district, Khammuan province Positions held:
Qualifications: 2002-2005: Deputy Head of Public Security Command,
Ethnic group: Lao Masters in health economics Khammuan province
Current address: Chomthong village,
Masters in political studies 2009-2016: Deputy Director of provincial Department of Home
Thakhaek district, Khammuan province Affairs, member of National Assemblys Seventh Legislature
Positions held:
Qualifications: Nominated by Khammuan provincial Administration
Bachelor degree in Russian 20062012: Acting Director General of Planning and Finance
Intermediate level in political studies Department, Ministry of Health
Positions held: 20122015: Director General of Medical Rehabilitation Centre Candidate No. 9
1987-1999: Teacher at upper secondary school No. 1 in Department Lieutenant Colonel Khamsai Phetnuansy
Khammuan province 2016-present: Director of Medical Rehabilitation Centre
1999-2005: President of Lao Womens Union, Thakhaek Nominated by Ministry of Health Date of Birth: May 12, 1968
district Place of Birth: Kaenghin village, Atsaphone
2005-2011: Vice President of Lao Womens Union, Khammuan district, Savannakhet province
province Candidate No. 8 Ethnic group: Phouthai
2011-present: Party Secretary, National Assemblys Seventh Ms Aly Buachoum Current address: Viengvilay village,
Legislature constituency caucus. Thakhaek district, Khammuan province
Nominated by Khammuan provincial Administration Qualifications:
Date of Birth: February 3, 1972 Bachelor degree in personnel and organisation studies
Place of Birth: Nongbuakham village, Bachelor degree in political studies
Thakhaek district, Khammuan province Positions held:
Candidate No. 7
Mr Bounpan Duanglaty Ethnic group: Makong 2009-2013: Head of Military Command Office, Khammuan
Current address: Nongbuakham village, Thakhaek district, province
Khammuan province 2014-present: Deputy Head of Khammuan provincial Military
Date of Birth: August 5, 1960 Command Headquarters, Head of Political Office
Place of Birth: Phonsavang village, Thakhaek Qualifications:
Nominated by Khammuan provincial Administration
district, Khammuan province Bachelor degree
Ethnic group: Saek Intermediate level in political studies
Current address: Santisouk village, Thakhaek Positions held:
district, Khammuan province 2015-present: Deputy Secretary of Provincial Youth Union Asia News Network
Qualifications: Nominated by Khammuan provincial Administration (ANN)
Bachelor degree
Higher diploma in political studies The Asia News Network (ANN) is a network
Positions held: of leading daily English language newspapers
2006-present: Deputy Director of Electricite du Laos in Candidate No. 11 THE DAILY YOMIURI in Asia, supported by the Konrad Adenauer
Khammuan province, National Assembly member of Seventh Mr Soukkaseum Oudon THE YOMIURI SHIMBUN Foundation of Germany through its regional
representative bureau in Singapore.
Legislature It was established in March, 1999, to provide
Nominated by Khammuan provincial Administration Date of Birth: August 3, 1963 avenues for cooperation and optimise coverage
Place of Birth: Lathngon village, Paek district, of major news events in the region.
Xieng Khuang province It also aims to promote journalism, share
news stories, feature articles, editorials and
Candidate No. 10 Ethnic group: Lao THE STRAITS TIMES
personality profiles. ANN is the worlds most
Ms Teng-on Linxomphou Current address: Phonsa-ard village, Thakhaek district, active newspaper alliance with a membership
base of 18 newspapers in 16 countries.
Khammuan province
The German News Agency of Deutsche
Date of Birth: June 23, 1964 Qualifications: Presse-Agentur, as one of the leading
Place of Birth: Nammo village, Xaybuathong Bachelor degree international agencies and ANNs exclusive
district, Khammuan province BA in political studies
partner, distributes news and features,
Ethnic group: Phouthai background stories and commentaries from
Positions held: ANN to subscribers worldwide.
Current address: Phonsanam village, They consist of Rasmei Kampuchea
2008-2014: President of Bualapha district Front for National
Thakhaek district, Khammuan province (Cambodia), China Daily (China), The
Construction, Khammuan province Statesman (India), The Korea Herald (South
Qualifications:
Masters degree 2014-present: Vice President of Khammuan provincial Front Korea), The Star (Malaysia), Sin Chew
for National Construction Daily (Malaysia), The Nation (Thailand), The
Higher diploma in political studies Straits Times (Singapore), The Philippine
Positions held: Nominated by Khammuan provincial Administration Daily Inquirer (Philippines), The Jakarta Post
2004-2011: Deputy Director of Science and Technology (Indonesia), Vietnam News (Vietnam), The
Daily Star (Bangladesh), Vientiane Times
Department, Khammuan province (Laos), The Kathmandu Post (Nepal), The
2013-present: Deputy Director of Science and Technology Island (Sri Lanka), Brunei Times (Brunei), The
Department, Khammuan province Nation (Pakistan), and China Post (Taiwan).
The combined circulation of these newspapers
Nominated by Khammuan provincial Administration is more than 14 million copies per day.
To be continued next issue...
18 Wednesday March 9, 2016 Vientiane Times
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Handicap International (HI) has been active in Lao P.D.R. since 1996. The organizations vision is of a Lao society where all adults
and children live as equal individuals in a safe environment.
Handicap International (HI) is currently seeking qualified and motivated persons to work in the support services (Administration
&Human Resources - Finance - Logistics) in the following positions:
1- Administrative and Finance Officer
Position type: Full Time
Duty station: Vientiane Capital
Professional Skills:
University diploma in Accounting or Administration management or equivalent.
Two years experience in cash management
Good knowledge in Administration Management
Strong computer skills (Word and Excel programs).
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Good in oral and written English and Lao
For this position Handicap International (HI) offers: approximate net salary from 3.500.000 to 3.900.000 LAK (depending on
qualifications) + benefits (13th month, EOC, insurances, etc.)
Professional Skills:
University diploma in Human Resource or Administration or equivalent.
Good knowledge in Lao labour law and in Payroll preparation
Good knowledge in Administration Management
Two years experience in a Human Resource Unit or Department.
Strong computer skills (Word and Excel programs).
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Good in oral and written English and Lao.
For this position Handicap International (HI) offers: approximate net salary from 3.500.000 to 3.900.000 LAK (depending on
qualifications) + benefits (13th month, EOC, insurances, etc.)
Professional Skills:
Bachelors Degree in Advanced Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Logistic or Business Administration, or equivalent.
Five years experience in a procurement unit or department
Strong computer skills (Word and Excel programs).
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Good in oral and written English and Lao.
For this position Handicap International (HI) offers: approximate net salary from 5.300.000 to 5.800.000 LAK (depending on
qualifications) + benefits (13th month, EOC, insurances, etc.)
Professional Skills:
Bachelors Degree in Advanced Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Financial Management or Accounting
or equivalent.
Two years experience in Accounting and Finance unit or department
Strong computer skills (Word and Excel programs).
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Good in oral and written English and Lao.
For this position Handicap International (HI) offers: approximate net salary 5.300.000 to 5.800.000 LAK (depending on qualifications)
+ benefits (13th month, EOC, insurances, etc.)
Professional Skills:
University diploma in Logistic, Management, IT, Administration or equivalent.
Two years experience in logistic.
Strong computer skills (Word and Excel programs).
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Good in oral and written English and Lao.
Personnel Skills:
Strong interpersonal skills
Hard-working, friendly, honest, respectful, flexible, and open.
Good attitude, pleasant disposition and ability to take initiative in work.
For this position Handicap International (HI) offers: approximate net salary from 3.500.000 to 3.900.000 LAK (depending on
qualifications) + benefits (13th month, EOC, insurances, etc.)
Interested candidates can obtain the full job description by e-mail from jobs@handicap-international-laos.org by 16th March 2016.
Applicants should email a letter of interest (no more than one page) and CV (no more than two pages, containing the contact details
of 3 references) to the address below by 16th March 2016.
State clearly in the Email subject the position being applied for.
Attention: jobs@handicap-international-laos.org
Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The writing tests are planned on Saturday 19th March 2016 at Vientiane
Capital
Handicap International
PO Box: 2496, 51/1 Hongkae Road, Ban Sisangvone, Vientiane Tel: (021) 412 110; FAX: (021) 416 242;
Handicap International is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people living with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
All the candidates are informed that, all along the recruitment process:
- Handicap International cannot ask the candidates for any money or incentive to select them;
- Handicap International cannot accept any money or incentive from the candidates to select them.
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
No 026/2016
Phonesack Group Co.,Ltd is one of the largest wholly owned Lao companies. The Company employs over 100 Qualification Required:
personnel at its headquarters and over 2500 employees and sub-contractors throughout sites in Lao PDR. Bachelor Degree in Environmental, Chemical, Biological Engineering/ Science or subject- related trade disciplines.
Now is an exciting time to build a career with (New Hydro Power Project) in Pakkading, Bolikhamxay; which is under At least 5-7 years of experience in an environment sector , mining industry
Phonesack Group Co., Ltd. (PSG). We have a huge range of projects which require driven and talented people to Must be proficient in speaking, writing and understanding both Lao and English.
join our team, to lead and collaborates innovative ideas. We are currently seeking the following positions: Proficient in MS Office Suite, to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Programs
1. Position: Agriculture Officer (2) Positions in project site at Bolikhamxay (New Hydro Power Project) Roster Physically fit to work at the site.
about 60days on / 9days off which including one travel day Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Duty Description: Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Be able to work and meet tight deadline and also under pressure.
Take overall responsibility to train and provide sound practical demonstrations in applied appropriate agriculture 5. Position: Senior GIS Officer (1) Positions in Pakkading, Bolikhamxay (New Hydro Power Project) Roster
techniques; about 60days on / 9days off including travel day
Develop and implement training and capacity building activities focused on increasing household income and Duty Description:
microenterprise productivity; Be able to initiate and prepare and supervise data base, mapping of a project- related resettlement and compensation
Be able to assist resettlement and compensation team in data gathering and also do data analysis on the asset issues.
of affected people; Can station and collaborate with provincial, district, village and community authorities as required due to project-
To be experienced on compensation and resettlement are needed; related information of resettlement and compensation;
To initiate how to develop livelihood of local people in order to improve and restore affected people lives to be better Be able to provide mapping and attribute data analysis, report to a Line Manager;
and sustainable condition; Responsible for the compiling and organizing GIS data from maps, databases and other sources;
To develop individual commitment to targeted communities; Liaison with GOLs local authorities regarding to Responsible for the collection of data in the field using Global Positioning System (G.P.S.) units;
cooperation and coordination for project- related resettlement and village households assigned by Head of Responsible for the collection and conversion of mapping resources and data;
Department (HOD); Responsible for the daily input and editing of the asset data for compensation;
Other tasks as assigned by Line Management. Other tasks as assigned by Line Management.
Qualification Required: Qualification Required:
Graduate in agriculture/animal husbandry/fishery/horticulture from a recognized institute/university; Bachelor or Master Degree in GIS,IT, Computer Engineering, Urban Planning or subject- related trade disciplines;
At least 3-5 years of work experience in above mentioned areas required and working directly with farmers; At least 5-7 years skill and experience in project- related data base of resettlement and compensation, especially
Demonstrated capacity to work in villages and with local government staff members; in hydropower or mining project.
Strong capacity to work with a team, with demonstrated initiative and leadership; Good academic spoken, written and understood in both Lao and English, any local ethnic languages are plus for
Fluency in Lao language, with capacity to speak and written English desired; job selection;
Proficiency in working with MS office; Good skills in MS Office program, to include MapInfo, ArcGIS, Access, SQL,Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well
Have experience on GIS applicable is advantageous; as report writing;
Be able to travel to field survey whenever required and be assigned to the site when project operated; Be able to work at project sites;
Able to communicate with a wide range of people from different ethnic and social culture; Physically fit for work at the site in certain project duration;
Ability to work and willing to assist disadvantage groups and independently and as part of the team; Inter- personal skill to communicate and handle with wide ranges of local authorities and villagers from different
Be able to work and meet tight deadline and also under pressure; ethnic groups and their practical culture behaviors.
Female applicants are also encouraged to apply; Can be flexible and challenge to project difficult circumstance and work pressure
Physically fit for work at the site in certain project duration; 6. Position: Senior livelihood restoration officer (1) Positions in Pakkading, Bolikhamxay (New Hydro Power
1. Position: Environmental Officer (2) Positions in project site of Bolikhamxay (New Hydro Power Project) Project) Roster about 60days on / 9days off including travel day
Roster about 60days on / 9days off which including one travel day Duty Description:
Duty Description: Liaison with GOLs local authorities regarding to cooperation and coordination for project- related resettlement and
To monitor and report solid waste, waste water treatment, water quality, air and noise pollution, experienced in solid village households assigned by Head of Department (HOD);
waste management will be advantage. Collect specific data from project- related villagers in line with social and environmental impact as required by Line
To organize and being good aspect in terms of awareness on solid waste management and other waste from Manager;
activities of the project. Can provide a primary data analysis report to a Line Manager;
To work and associate with local authorities such as: village, district and provincial level are needed in order to assist Initiate to implement a project- related resettlement and compensation plan as approved in accordance with the
social and community development team for data gathering. project policy and its regulation concerned to those above project- related villagers;
To ensure environment activities will be safe and worked smoothly. Can encourage those above project- related villagers and local authorities to have a clear comprehensive over the
To prepare report on solid waste management to environmental manager project importance and its resettlement necessity;
Other tasks as assigned by Line Management. Can basically negotiate with them in accordance with company guideline and direction as well as certain related
Qualification Required: laws, degrees and regulations of Lao PDR through consulting with Line Manager, Company Management and
Bachelor Degree in Environmental Engineering/Science. GOLs counterparts;
At least 3-5 years of work experience in an environment sector , mining industry Can station and collaborate with provincial, district, village and community authorities as required due to project-
Must be proficient in speaking, writing and understanding both Lao and English. related resettlement and compensation;
Proficient in MS Office Suite, to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Programs. Other tasks as assigned by Line Management.
Have experience on GIS applicable is advantageous; Qualification Required:
Physically fit to work at the site. Bachelor Degree in Social studies / Social and Community Development studies or subject- related trade disciplines;
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. At least 5-7 years skill and experience in project- related resettlement and compensation, especially in hydropower
Ability to work independently and as part of a team. or mining project, also having knowledge on Education, Health care, microfinance and agriculture are advantage
Be able to work and meet tight deadline and also under pressure. Good academic spoken, written and understood in both Lao and English, any local ethnic languages are plus for
Other tasks as assigned by Line Management. job selection;
2. Position: Resettlement and Compensation Officer (3) Positions in project site of Bolikhamxay (New Hydro Good skills in MS Office program, to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as report writing;
Power Project) Roster about 60days on / 9days off which including one travel day Be able to work at project sites;
Duty Description: Physically fit for work at the site in certain project duration;
Coordinate and liaison with GOLs local authorities regarding to cooperation for and support to project- related Inter- personal skill to communicate and handle with wide ranges of local authorities and villagers from different
resettlement and village households assigned by Head of Department (HOD); ethnic groups and their practical culture behaviors.
Collect specific data from project- related villagers in line with social and environmental impact as required by Line Can be flexible and challenge to project difficult circumstance and work pressure.
Manager; 7. Position: Senior Micro finance officer (1) Positions in Pakkading, Bolikhamxay (New Hydro Power Project)
Can provide a primary data analysis report to a Line Manager; Roster about 60days on / 9days off including travel day
Initiate to implement a project- related resettlement and compensation plan as approved in accordance with the Duty Description:
project policy and its regulation concerned to those above project- related villagers; To assist data gathering and also do data analysis on the assets of affected people.
Can encourage those above project- related villagers and local authorities to have a clear comprehensive over the Collect specific data from project- related villagers in line with social and environmental impact as required by Line
project importance and its resettlement necessity; Management;
Can basically negotiate with them in accordance with company guideline and direction as well as certain related To know and understand compensation policy and strategy for affected people.
laws, degrees and regulations of Lao PDR through consulting with Line Manager, Company Management and To be experienced on budgeting and loading for local people are needed.
GOLs counterparts; To liaise with local people, authorities and planning to promote sustainably their occupation and lives.
Can station and collaborate with provincial, district, village and community authorities as required due to project- To initiate how to develop micro finance for local people in order to improve and restore affected people lives to be
related resettlement and compensation; better and sustainable condition.
Other tasks as assigned by Line Manager. To evaluate and assess the income of local people will be targeted of project
Qualification Required: Other tasks as assigned by Line Management.
Bachelor Degree in Social studies / Social and Community Development studies or subject- related trade disciplines; Qualification Required:
At least 3-5 years of work skill and experience in project- related resettlement and compensation, especially in Bachelor Degree in Social studies / Social and Community Development studies or subject- related trade disciplines.
hydropower or mining project. At least 5-7 years of experience in social and community development sector, hydropower or mining project.
Good academic spoken, written and understood in both Lao and English, any local ethnic languages are plus for Must be spoken, written and understood both Lao and English.
job selection; Proficient in MS Office Suite, include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Programs.
Good skills in MS Office program, to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as report writing; Physically fit to work at the site.
Be able to work at project sites; Able to communicate with a wide range of people from different ethnic and social culture.
Physically fit for work at the site in certain project duration; Ability to work and willing to assist disadvantaged groups.
Inter- personal skill to communicate and handle with wide ranges of local authorities and villagers from different Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
ethnic groups and their practical culture behaviors. Be able to work and meet tight deadline and also under pressure.
Can be flexible and challenge to project difficult circumstance and work pressure. 8. Position: Senior Watershed Management Officer (1) Positions in project site of Bolikhamxay (New Hydro
3. Position: Senior Admin Officer (1) Positions in Project site of Bolikhamxay (New Hydro Power Project) Power Project) Roster about 60days on / 9days off which including one travel day
Roster about 60days on / 9days off which including one travel day Duty Description:
Duty Description: To understand well and implement on Biomass Clearance Plan, Biodiversity Offset Plan, Cumulative Impact
To assist on general office as administrative officer. Assessment reports and also Annex C.
To work and cooperate with government when needed. To plan, supervise and monitor in order to protect the watershed boundary of NT1 with local and central government.
To prepare budget for meeting and reconcile. To work and associate with local authorities such as: village, district and provincial, central level are needed in order
To conclude and summarize time sheet of S&E Dept to assist social and community development team for data gathering.
To provide letters and documents and also prepare the meeting To ensure all environment activities will be safe and worked smoothly.
To translate sometimes from Lao to English and also English to Lao To prepare report on Biomass Clearance Plan, Biodiversity Offset Plan, Cumulative Impact Assessment reports to
To work at site, support meetings or workshops organized at the district or provincial levels environmental manager
To communicate with Pakkding and HQ office for administrative tasks. Other tasks as assigned by Line Manager.
And other tasks assign by line Management. Qualification Required:
Qualification Required: Bachelor or Master degree(s) in natural resources management, watershed/river basin management, rural
Bachelor Degree administration/Environment. development, water resource management or related disciplines;
At least 3-5 years of work experience in administrative task. At least 5-7 years experience in watershed management, biomass clearance, biodiversity off set and GIS application
Must be spoken, written and understood both Lao and English. would be an advantage;
Proficient in MS Office Suite, to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Programs. In-depth knowledge of advantageous Governance issues in biodiversity, natural resources management and
Be able to work at site. conservation in Lao PDR.
Able to communicate with a wide range of people from different ethnic and social culture. Strong presentation, organizational and communication skills,
Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong negotiations and financial management skills.
Be able to work and meet tight deadline and also under pressure. Experience with high level report writing technical, planning and management
4. Position: Senior Environmental Officer (1) Positions in project site of Bolikhamxay (New Hydro Power Must be proficient in speaking, writing and understanding both Lao and English.
Project) Roster about 60days on / 9days off including travel day Proficient in MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Programs.
Duty Description: Physically fit to work at the site.
To supervise, monitor and report solid waste, waste water treatment, water quality, air and noise pollution. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
To sound understand and apply well guideline of MONRE based on ESMMP report. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
To organize and being good aspect in terms of awareness on solid waste management and other waste from Be able to work and meet tight deadline and also under pressure.
activities of the project. Other tasks as assigned by Line Management.
To work and associate with local authorities such as: village, district and provincial level are needed and also We offer the successful candidate an excellent salary and benefits package, Including PSG self insurance National Social
subcontract of Safety, health and Environment (SHE) at dam site activities. Security Fund Office, Field travel Allowance, Mobile Phone Policies, etc
To ensure environment activities will be safe and worked smoothly. We invite qualified candidate to submit your resume stating your present and expected salary and ref directly to the Human
To prepare report on monitoring of environmental management to environmental manager Resources Department at: Phonesack Group, Ltd. Unit 15, Sithong Road, Pakthang Village, Sikhottabong District, P.O. Box
Other tasks as assigned by Line Management. 1808, Vientiane Lao PDR. Fax: (856-21) 550498 Tel: 021 550497 or E-mail to: careers@phonesackgroup.com.
The SUPSFM - National Project Management Office (NPMO), under the Department of
Forestry, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is therefore seeking oneSenior National
Finance Management ConsultantbasedinDepartment of Forestry Finance Unitto assist
in undertaking the above-mentioned Projects Finance Management. The Senior
National Finance Management Consultant will work under the close supervision of
the National Project Coordinator and Department of Forestry Finance Unit and will
provide advice on all Finance Management related matters to DOF Finance Unit,
provincial and district project management offices.
At least Post graduate qualification in relevant field such as: accounting and
finance. Local or international professional accounting qualifications are highly
desirable.
Holding Certificate of Public Accountant is advantage.
A sound knowledge in accounting and financial reporting, including at least 8
years of professional experience in accounting or financial management. Able
to produce financial reports and financial statements.
Experience with the World Bank projects or other major donors are an advantage.
Having recent experience in setting up financial management system and providing
training in accounting or finance will be an advantage.
Good PC/systems literacy, including strong Excel skills, Word, data management,
Skills in setting up and using computerized accounting software and; have
knowledge and experience in ACCPAC or other accounting software will be an
advantage.
Fluency in Lao and English (strong written and spoken skills).
Able to lead and work in a team, with close cooperation and coordination with
key line Ministries, World Bank team and other counterparts.
Good understanding of Government institutional and budgetary structures and
ability to work with a range of agencies at national, provincial, and local level.
Reliable, independent and dynamic worker with high social competence and good
team spirit.
Good interpersonal skills and result orientation
The duration of the assignment will be three (3) years (2016 -2018) with three (3)
months probation period but the contract will be renewed annually subject to
satisfactory performance and business need.
The successful consultant will be selected in accordance with the provisions of Section
II, under the World Banks Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by
World Bank Borrowers, dated January 2011 and revised July 2014.
Consultants may obtain copies of the detailed Terms of Reference (in English) for the
assignment from the address below during office hours 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday
through Friday.
Interested Consultants must provide information indicating they are qualified to
perform the service (CV with academic background, experience in similar assignment,
knowledge of local condition, (if any etc). Expression of Interest (EOI) must be
submitted not later than March30, 2016to the address below:
Attention:
Mr. Bounpone Sengthong
National Project Coordinator, SUPSFM
Department of Forestry, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
That Dam Block, Chao Anou Road, Ban XiengNhun,
Chanthabouly District, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR
P.O. Box 2932, Vientiane, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic
Tel/fax: + 856 21215002
E - mail: Bounpone.sth@gmail.com, cc to chittanon.bsl@gmail.com
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to study at Xiengkhor Secondary (today called Xaysomboun Congress, Dr Inlavanh was for women and men, said Dr
nder the umbrella of the School in Huaphan province. province). appointed President of the Lao Inlavanh.
flag of the Lao Peoples During this time, she In addition, she contributed Womens Union. In addition, we should
Revolutionary Party, became acquainted with the to the work of three mass She said that after the create conditions that enable
whatever your line of work, the lifestyle of people in rural o rg a n i s a t i o n s a s w e l l a s Congress, the central union women to use their abilities
objective and desired outcome areas, including farming and Party organisations. She also would draw up eight plans and in all areas, as reflected in
of all ones efforts is to further gardening. Fanned by the participated in the cultural 34 projects for Lao Womens the saying Good wife due to
the development of the nation. flames of the revolution, she performance units and sports Union branches in ministries her husbands support which
In some cases this means was driven towards an interest competitions at the schools and and provinces to implement. indicates that couples need to
building up and protecting the in professionals - doctors, organisations she was a part of. These would ensure that create conditions that enable
rights and interests of women teachers and rural developers - In 1999, she was appointed all Lao Womens Union them to help one another.
and children by helping them because she observed that these Also, women must develop
to have a better and healthier people all worked to help and themselves in a positive
life, so that they gradually rise
out of poverty.
serve their fellow citizens.
She decided to follow the Society and families way and strive actively and
enthusiastically to search out
These are the wise words
of the President of the Lao
revolutionary path by working
in the armys health care must work to uphold and learn new things, and fulfil
their duties as assigned.
Womens Union, Dr Inlavanh
Keobounphanh.
division. She went to medical
school in the Navid area of equal rights for This includes following the
slogan Sam Dee in relation to
She was born to
revolutionary parents and as Dr Inlavanh Keobounphanh.
Huaphan province for a two
year course of study. Then women and men. professional performance and
life in society. It is also advisable
a child they taught her to love she and her friends came to to work at the grassroots level
her country and strive to do was the task of all mothers at Vientiane at the time when under the Sam Sang directive.
whatever she could to further that time, who cared for their the Lao Peoples Democratic Head of the Health Office in members and Lao women of To achieve the desires
the cause of the revolution. children and family untiringly. Republic came into being. At Sisattanak district. In 2003, all ethnicities acknowledged of past presidents of the Lao
This became her mantra and She also made sure her children this time, she both worked and she served as Director of the certain principles and acted Womens Union, organisations
everything she has done in her had lessons, even though these learned about cultural affairs. Vientiane Health Department. upon them. The plans and in every field throughout the
life has been for the benefit of took place in a cave. In 1979, Dr Inlavanh In 2011, Dr Inlavanh was projects also aim to ensure country should support and
the people and her country. In 1968, the Party and continued her studies at the appointed Deputy Minister of that Union members have provide opportunities for
Her father was on the government helped the children Health University in Vietnam. Health. Her mission focused on strong political awareness women to improve their skills
frontline in the nations struggle of leading officials to study in After graduating in 1983, she hygiene and health promotion and revolutionary values and become more involved in
against foreign aggressors and sympathetic countries, Vietnam returned home and worked at among women and children, as that enable them to create management, said Dr Inlavanh.
her mother had to take care of and China in particular. the Operation Brotherhood well as rural development, the the necessary conditions On the occasion of the 106th
four children. Her mother had So Dr Inlavanh, her younger (OB) Hospital (Setthathirath Millennium Development Goals, for women to build up their International Womens Day this
strong hands, but their softness sister and some of their friends Hospital) in Vientiane. She and the creation of model villages abilities professionally and year, she urged Lao women of all
also contributed to patiently were sent to study at Primary also helped out with patient of health. She was also Board to create jobs. This should be ethnicities to better themselves
building the future of the nation. School 67 in Nanning, Guangxi treatment for the army as well Chairperson of the National done alongside ensuring better and their family in support of
She sacrificed everything so province, China. According to as at 103 Hospital. Sometimes, Commission of Mother and health conditions for women this years theme of achieving
that her children could eat well laowomenunion.org.la, after she joined the mobile medical Child. and children. complete equality among men
and wear warm clothes. That finishing primary school, she team at Xamthong-Longchaeng On December 10, 2015, Society and families must and women by 2030.
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causes. spent time practicing for the
He joined the event as a big event at Chao Anouvong number of cultural performances were
representative of Knorr Cup last week. held to mark International Womens
Jok along with Tot Vilouna, The 5 km fun run route Day on Monday at Lao ITECC,
Miss Laos 2011 Louknam went from That Luang to the attracting large audiences to create
Thidalat, and Toto. Talatsao Mall and back again an entertaining atmosphere on this special
Its great to see so many while the 10 km course went occasion.
people supporting the half from That Luang to Chao The special cultural performance saw nine
marathon and it was good to Anouvong Park and back. programmes of shows to attract peoples interest
meet up with celebrity friends The marathon provided a and highlight all the beauty and colour of Lao
and fans after spending time friendly atmosphere for the tradition and culture.
studying for my master s big field which also included The shows consisted of singing, Lao
degree in Beijing, China, he Miss Laos 2012 Christina dancing, and fashion shows.
said. Lassasimma, Miss Laos 2013 The curtain raiser commenced with a
Teler received a finishers Ms Vilaylack Chanthavong, number of singing performances, followed by
certificate along with Tot and artists from Indee Records. the Lao Lamvong dance to two different tracks
Te l e r s h o w s h i s f i n i s h e r as a warm up for the crowd.
certificate after completing the
Vilouna and Louknam Thidalat Teler added that the half
half marathon. after completing the 5 km marathon was a great project The fashion shows were the third programme
fun run/walk while Toto got that gave the public a chance to of shows that brought the costume collection of
Sisouphan Amphonephong a medal for covering the 10 join in while promoting social Lao women and womens ethnic groups for
km route. responsibility. show on the stage.
Lao celebrities joined hundreds The featured costumes were designed from
of other runners to participate Lao cotton and comprised a mix of traditional
in the Vientiane International and modern styles on the catwalk.
Half Marathon held last Then came the Lao dances Basalop and
weekend around the capitals Rimbo Rock, followed by four programmes
streets. of dance: Phouthai, Taloung, disco and the
The marathon organised by Sao Xieng Khuang dance to end the cultural
Events for Good (EFG) with performances on the night.
the Lao Athletic Association The various shows gained good acceptance
and Ministry of Education and from the audience on the celebration of
Sports aimed to raise money International Womens Day, which added extra
to support charity in Laos meaning to the occasion.
while promoting a healthy In addition to the cultural performances,
lifestyle and a culture of social various speakers delivered presentations on The fashion show promotes Lao costume designs.
responsibility. topics about womens roles as well as health
L a o c e l e b r i t y Te l e r awareness activities promoting the importance handmade products.
Sisombath said it was great of immunisation and education. President of the Lao Womens Union, Dr
to participate in the first Handicraft booths were also on show in Inlavanh Keobounphanh was among those in
International Half Marathon Crowds gather for the start of the half marathon at That Luang. the grounds of Lao ITECC to promote Lao attendance at the event.
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and fiduciary implementing unit for the Tier-2 project. The Project are requiring following positions will
Naxay Apartment for be based in Department of Standardization and Metrology (DSM), Ministry of Science and Technology
(MoST) the Implementing Agency (IA) for the component A. Below are the detailed scope of work and
rent in Vientiane Capital qualification and experience requirements:
Main Responsibilities:
Location: Xaysettha District Provide technical assistance on project coordination under the component A of the EIF Tier-2 project.
Assists the DSM to assume operational management of the project in accordance with the project
Nearby: Community area document and both UNOPS/NIU policies and procedures
Bedrooms: 1, Bathrooms: 1, In cooperation with the DSM and with technical inputs from the NIU, prepares, monitors, reviews
and updates project work plans and budgets (annual and quarterly)
Livingrooms: 1, Kitchens: 1 Jointly with the DSM prepares background notes and synthesis reports, based on the conclusions
Special Features: fully furnished and recommendations of international and national consultants
Together with the DSM prepares various project status reports for coordination meetings, for periodic
apartments with large parking, reviews, for annual reviews and for the term evaluations
quiet area and located in the Assists the DSM to organize the review/evaluation missions
center of town. Administers the mobilization of project inputs under the responsibility of the national counterpart
agency/agencies
Mobile: +856 2022216222 With respect to international/national consultants or institutions under contract to the project, assists
to ensure that these consultants/institutions deliver the inputs in accordance with their contract/terms
of reference
Under the supervision of the DSM, manage the project budget related to local inputs and expenses.
Additionally, ensure that: (1) Accounting records and supporting documents are well kept and (2)
Financial operations are transparent and UNOPS and NIU financial procedures are applied
Reports regularly to keeps the DSM up-to-date on project progress and flags problems
Other assigned duties as required by the DSM or NIU
The indicative estimated inputs for this assignment are 9 person-months on a full time basis, with the
possibility for extension for additional 1 years, based on performance and the availability of project
funding.
. The expected commencement of services is expected as soon as possible.The full text of the ToR can
be accessed at the NIUs website:http://www.laosaft.org/index.php/en/procurement.
The NIU now invites interested eligible consultants to provide information indicating that you are
qualified to perform the services (curriculum vitae with expressions of interest and references). Interested
consultants may obtain further information at the address below. Expressions of interest must be
delivered to the address below on or before March21, 2016, 16:00 oclock (submissions via email
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Whats On
Fashion Design Contest Botanical Drawing Exhibition Art exhibition
Seeking Best Lao Young The French Maison de la Culture is holding
Designer 2016 for Pi Mai Lao Institute an exhibition by a Lao artist
(Lao New Year). Lao designers in Luang
from the USA, Phonepaseuth
aged 18 to 25 are encouraged to Prabang
Vannalathsamy. Embroidery
enter the competition. province
Where: Entries must be and Pha Tad from Luang Prabang province
submitted to Lao Fashion Week Kae invite will also be on display on the
Secretariat Office, House No. the public opening day.
99/01, Nam Phou Square, PO to attend a There will be an auction of
Box 8044, Vientiane. botanical paintings starting on March
When: March 30. drawing 10 at 7:30pm and ending on
For more information call: 021 exhibition at March 15 at 5pm.
254808 (office hours), Fax: 021 the French When: March 10 to 31.
254809, Institute by Opening night reception at
E-mail: info@laofashionweek. Kongngern 6:30pm.
com or Facebook: LaoFashionWeek. Sengdee.
Where: Maison de la Culture, Naxay village, Xaysettha district,
When: Open
Vientiane.
Dance classes until March
13, Monday to Friday 9-12am and 2-5:30pm. Saturdays from
1. Management may consider the following when determining successful candidacy: nepotism, conflicts seconds off the pace.
of interest, budget, and residency status. It would be nice to win
2. Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply. Current OR employees a stage but the jersey was
with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent
Employee Performance Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply. the main focus, Matthews
3. Current NOR employees hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal Service said. Its great to hold it for
Agreement (PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of their employment,
unless they have a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule. one more day especially as I
4. The candidate must be able to pass the local security background investigation. managed to take two seconds
5. Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least one year remaining on in the last intermediate sprint.
their sponsors tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.
As snowflakes fell, the
TO APPLY 198-kilometre ride started after
Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application:
a minutes silence in memory
1. Universal Application for Employment as Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174); of French rider Romain
Download the form at: http://laos.usembassy.gov/job_opportunities.html; or Guyot, who recently died in
2. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE; or
3. A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1-24 of the UAE along with a listing of the applicants work a training accident.
experience attached as a separate sheet; plus Edward Theuns attacked
4. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their Britains sprinter Mark Cavendish (left) strains as he sprint towards with two kilometers left but
application. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming the finish line ahead of second placed Germanys Andre Greipel
eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application. was caught with 400 meters
(right) and Arnaud Demare of France (centre rear) to win the seventh
5. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification
stage of the Tour de France cycling race over 190.5 kilometers
to go when the final sprint
requirements of the position as listed above.
(118.4 miles) with start in Livarot and finish in Fougeres, France on shaped up. Demare was not
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO Friday. --Photo AP ideally placed but managed
Human Resources Office to beat Swift and Bouhanni
American Embassy
Thadeua Road, Somvang Tai Village VENDOME, France (AP) -- waiting for a long time, to the line.
PO Box 114, Vientiane, Laos French rider Arnaud Demare Demare said. Last year was It was not a normal
(Hardcopy or e-mail attachments are accepted) produced a late sprint to clinch a struggle and its nice to be sprint today, Demare said.
E-mail: VientianeHRO@state.gov
the first stage of the Paris-Nice able to prove I can still win a I launched it from afar. I had
POINT OF CONTACT race on Monday and claim his big one. decided to focus on Nacer as
Telephone: 856-21-487000
Fax: 856-21-488002 biggest victory since winning Michael Matthews, who he had two teammates left
the national championships won the eight-day races with him. I was lucky to be
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: March 14, 2016 two years ago. prologue on Sunday, kept able to overtake him in the last
The U.S. Mission in Vientiane provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment
to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, Demare was the strongest the leaders yellow jersey. stretch and to retain enough
marital status, or sexual orientation. The Department of State also strives toachieve equal employment in the final stretch leading to The Australian rider has a strength to upstage Swift.
opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.
the finish line on the streets of three-second overall lead over Tuesdays second stage is
The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have denied equal opportunity Vendome and won ahead of Dutchman Tom Dumoulin, a mainly flat 213.5-kilometre
based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of Ben Swift and Nacer Bouhanni. with Patrick Bevin of New ride between Contres and
the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.
Its a victory I had been Zealand in third place four Commentry in central France.
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Wednesday March 9, 2016 Vientiane Times
Sports
Denver
Broncos
quarterback
Brem wins World Cup GS, Gut
Peyton
Manning
(centre) joins
goes top of overall standings
head coach
Gary Kubak JASNA, Slovakia (AP) -- Eva-
(left) and Maria Brem took another step
team general toward her first crystal globe by
manager John winning the next-to-last giant
Elway for a
photo after slalom of the womens World
Mannings Cup season on Monday, and
retirement Swiss skier Lara Gut finished
announcement fourth to go to the top of the
at team overall standings.
headquarters The Austrian skier
on Monday.
--Photo AP extended her lead in the
GS standings to 52 points
over Viktoria Rebensburg of
Germany, her only remaining
chokes up during
last GS at the World Cup finals in Federica Brignone, in Jasna, Slovakia on Monday. --Photo AP
St. Moritz on March 20.
This is a huge relief, Rebensburg by 0.27 seconds, second run, not more and not
said Brem, who held on to and Federica Brignone of Italy less, Brem said. Today I came
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) audible one month after winning a lower-key goodbye, nothing
-- Peyton Manning got through his second Super Bowl trophy. like this one, and said hell still
the weekend thanks to hundreds I thought about it a lot, participate in his familys annual
of texts and calls from men he prayed about it a lot ... it was just passing academy this summer.
played against or alongside the right time, Manning said. I Aside from that, its
over his unparalleled 18-year dont throw as good as I used to, anybodys guess.
NFL career. dont run as good as I used to, but Maybe a front office or
He had to crack a few jokes I have always had good timing. a broadcast booth beckons.
to help fight back the tears at Manning came to Denver on He hasnt ruled out anything
his retirement news conference March 20, 2012, for the chance other than this: he and his wife
Monday, when the words didnt to win another title in the twilight and 5-year-old twins wont be
always come as easy as the of his career. General manager moving out of Denver. They
emotions. John Elway had the blueprints. love it here.
His voice cracking, Four years later, he hobbles Im totally convinced that
especially when he mentioned away a champion, just like his the end of my football career is
his hero, Johnny Unitas, boss did 17 years ago. just the beginning of something
Manning said goodbye to the Manning is going golfing I havent even discovered yet,
game he loved in an auditorium later this week with brothers Manning said. Life is not
packed with friends, family and Cooper and Eli whose trip to shrinking for me; its morphing
laughter. Denver Monday morning was into a whole new world of
Manning, who turns 40 scuttled by a stomach bug. possibilities.
this month, said the timing was Manning plans to travel to Monday wasnt a day to
simply right to call one last Indianapolis later this month for ahead but a time to take stock.