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Vientiane Times
2012 ISSUE 110
The First National English Language Newspaper
www.vientianetimes.la 4500 kip
Inside
Oudomxay medics get Laos, Philippines explore trade,
investment opportunities
ministry support for
health targets
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JOB VACANCY
Senior Macro Economic Specialist Vacancy Announcement
Lao Nationality Vientiane Times
The GIZ Human Resource Development for a Market Economy Programme (HRDME
III) is continuing to emphasize Lao policy decision makers to enhance the economic frame
condition grant. HRDME III is currently seeking for one Lao national to fill the position of
Positions available
Senior Macro Economic Specialist
Starting Date: As soon as possible 1. Secretary (2 positions)
Duration of Assignment: until July 2014, with the possibility of extension - Lao nationality, female (aged below 25, single).
Work Location: Vientiane Capital
- Advanced university degree in English (Secretary Diploma required)
Main tasks and responsibilities: - Good communication in spoken English and writing.
Under the responsibility and supervision of the GIZ Program Director and in direct
cooperation with the national line agency at national and province level (LNCCI and MPI), - Computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
the Senior Macro Economic Specialist has to fulfill tasks as below: - Good character and friendly disposition.
• analysis Lao Law concerning the private sector, trade and the economic development
• contributes to preparing and implementing the coordination/communication process with - Able to work overtime if necessary.
relevant authorities, joint programme activities
• monitors the development and implementation of the programme plans and activities in
close consultation with counterparts 2. Finance and accounting (1 position)
• develops and organises quality assurance measures and suggests necessary changes, - Lao nationality, aged below 30.
improvements and initiatives
• ensures cooperation, regular contact and dialogue with relevant Lao authorities
- Advanced university degree in finance and accounting with 1 year
• draws up reports and presentation documents experience.
• Contribute to other tasks as assigned by the GIZ supervisor - Experience in statistics and planning will be advantage.
Experience and Qualifications: - Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Accounting
• Masters/MSc or doctorate in economics/Business or related fields programmes.
• Fluent English language skills (written and spoken)
• Proficient computer skills (MS Office, data management, email) - Able to work overtime if necessary.
• Good communication skills
• Ability and willingness to work in a team of national / international experts All interested candidates are invited to submit an application letter
• Ability to work in hard demanding conditions with frequent travel to provinces/remote areas
• Personal flexibility and high motivation and CV to Vientiane Times office during official working hours until
• At least 5 years of experience in the related position May 25, 2012.
• Gender Knowledge is an advantage
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Interested candidates should send application - CV and a covering letter explaining how * Vientiane Times corner of Pangkham and Setthathirath Roads,
your experience meets the requirements latest by Monday, 21 May 2012, at 17:00 pm to Vientiane, Lao PDR.
HR Division of GIZ Office Vientiane, P.O.Box 9233, Vientiane Capital, or by e-mail to
pamouane.phetthany@giz.de
All applications will be treated confidentially and only short-listed candidates will be notified.
Tel: 021 216364
Vientiane Times Tuesday May 15, 2012 Photo news 5
The road
to Mahosot
Hospital in
Vientiane was
closed last
Saturday while
workers cut
overhanging tree
limbs.
With the opening of new shops in Vientiane’s new Talat Sao Mall, city residents browsed the
goods on offer last Saturday, taking in the upmarket shopping environment.
The drainage channel outside the Mother and Child Hospital in Vientiane is being replaced to Vendors sell orchids and other plants along Setthathirath Road in Vientiane. They not only add
ensure sanitary conditions in the area and drain waste water from the hospital. colour to a home or garden but help to provide a cool environment.
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
(Announcement No. 12/34)
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
(Announcement No. 12/33)
OPEN TO: All interested candidates
POSITION: Financial Analyst, FSN-7 OPEN TO: All interested candidates
OPENING DATE: May 14, 2012 POSITION: Surveillance Detection Coordinator, FSN-6
CLOSING DATE: May 29, 2012 OPENING DATE: May 14, 2012
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week CLOSING DATE: May 29, 2012
SALARY: Actual grade and salary will be based on the qualifications of the applicant. WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week
SALARY: Actual grade and salary will be based on the qualifications of the applicant.
NOTE: THIS IS A LOCAL POSITION. THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL COME UNDER LOCAL LABOR LAW,
AND BE PAID ACCORDING TO THE EMBASSY’S LOCAL COMPENSATION PLAN. ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT NOTE: THIS IS A LOCAL POSITION. THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL COME UNDER LOCAL
APPLICANTS MUST BE RESIDING IN LAOS AND HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS LABOR LAW, AND BE PAID ACCORDING TO THE EMBASSY’S LOCAL COMPENSATION PLAN.
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST BE RESIDING IN LAOS AND HAVE THE
The U.S. Embassy in Vientiane is seeking an individual for the position of Financial Analyst in the Financial Management Office,
REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
Management Section.
The U.S. Embassy in Vientiane is seeking an individual for the position of Surveillance Detection Coordinator in
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION the Regional Security Office (RSO).
The incumbent serves as the Financial Analyst for Embassy Vientiane. He/she estimates and maintains obligations/allotment BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
accounting for all serviced agencies, including DAO and CDC, using financial operations systems: Momentum, COAST, WebPASS
and E2. He/she reconciles expenditures for non-serviced agencies, such as APHIS and USPACOM. The incumbent determines The incumbent manages the Surveillance Detection (SD) Team. He/she is responsible, in coordination with the
availability of funds, makes obligations, and assures that all budget and program requirements are met. He/she examines accounts RSO, for all administrative and operational aspects of the SD Team. Plans and executes SD operations, Trains SD
receivable invoices for utilities and air tickets to ensure correctness for payment. He/she assists travelers in preparation of travel team with help from outside experts. He/she supervises day-to-day SD operations.
vouchers using E2. Examines petty cash vouchers from non-State agencies for correctness and serves as primary backup to the
Voucher Examiner and as secondary backup to the Class B Cashier. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED information supporting each item.
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information
supporting each item. 1. Education: Completion of Secondary school required.
2. Prior Work Experience: One year experience in records management, budget monitoring, and data entry.
1. Education: At least two years of university level courses in finance/accounting related courses required. 3. Language Proficiency: Fluently spoken and written English and Lao (level IV).
2. Prior Work Experience: At least two years of experience required in finance/accounting field. 4. Knowledge: The coordinator must have a working knowledge of local police organizations and their
3. Language Proficiency: Good working knowledge of English in both spoken and written (level III) to understand financial
regulations and provides explanations to American staff. Fluently spoken and written Lao (level IV) to deal with local
operations. The coordinator must have a basic understanding of Embassy personnel policy.
contacts.
5. Skills and abilities: Must be computer literate.
4. Knowledge: Must have a thorough knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements and restrictions concerning the
management of U.S. government funds. Must be familiar with State Department’s automated Financial Management Systems.
5. Skills and Abilities: Good typing skills. Must be able to use computer software including accounting packages and Microsoft HOW TO APPLY
Office Suite. Must be able to prepare Excel spreadsheets to track accounting data.
Interested applicants for this position must submit the following for the application to be considered:
HOW TO APPLY 1. Universal Application for Employment (Form DS-174). Download the form at: http://laos.usembassy.gov/
job_opportunities.html
Interested applicants for this position must submit the following for the application to be considered: 2. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their
1. Universal Application for Employment (Form DS-174). Download the form at: http://laos.usembassy.gov/job_opportunities.html application.
2. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. 3. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that
3. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO Human Resources Office
Human Resources Office American Embassy
American Embassy Rue Bartholonie, That Dam
Rue Bartholonie, That Dam PO Box 114, Vientiane, Laos
PO Box 114, Vientiane, Laos
(Hardcopy or e-mail attachments are accepted)
(Hardcopy or e-mail attachments are accepted)
Interested persons should contact Embassy Human Resources Office for more information. Blank application forms may be picked Interested persons should contact Embassy Human Resources Office for more information. Blank application
up from the cabinet inside the Embassy entrance. forms may be picked up from the cabinet inside the Embassy entrance.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: May 29, 2012 CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: May 29, 2012
An Equal Opportunity Employer An Equal Opportunity Employer
6 Tuesday May 15, 2012 Vientiane Times
Region
Yeosu Expo highlights marine In brief from Asia
News Network
conservation efforts Vietnam to launch
YEOSU, South Korea (Xinhua) such as water shortage, by
-- At the Yeosu Expo in South utilizing energy and resources second satellite
Korea’s southern coastal city, generated from the sea. “I’ve HANOI (Viet Nam News)
long queues of people waiting been to a few pavilions, and -- Vietnam will send its
to enter pavilions set up by the South Korea pavilion is second satellite into orbit on
participating countries are a my favorite so far.I felt like May 16, said Bui Quoc Viet,
common sight. I was in the deep sea when I director of the Vietnam Post
A total of 104 countries and was watching the video on the and Telecommunications
10 international organisations dome screen,” said Jung Chan- Group (VNPT) information
are staging exhibitions at the mook, an 18-year-old student. centre. According to its
93-day international event “I believe the Yeosu Expo is investor, VNPT, after the first
under the theme “The Living a good opportunity for South one, VINASAT-1, launched
Ocean and Coast.” Korea to let the world know in 2008, VINASAT-2 is
Participants showcase their about the country’s advanced to promote Vietnam’s
own technology, culture and visual media technology.” telecommunications market
products related to the theme The China exhibition to meet the requirements
with respective pavilions that emphasises harmony between of clients, maintain orbital
sit on a 250,000-square-metre humankind and oceans with positions and build upon
site. the theme “One Ocean, One existing VINASAT-1
The South Korea Home.” infrastructure, which is
The Hotel Prince seen from a helicopter shortly after fired on Sunday in Fukuyama, Hiroshima pavilion displays a future It focuses on showcasing running out of its capacity
prefecture. --Photo Yomiuri Shimbun vision of the country as a China’s constant efforts
maritime power, stressing its in pursuing sustainable US, Indonesia
Seven perish in hotel fire in Hiroshima advanced marine knowledge
and technology.
A video highlighting the
development of oceans and
thereby promoting peaceful
coexistence between humans
to combat
tuberculosis
HIROSHIMA (The Yomiuri The fire began at about 75-year-old woman. She was beautiful scenery of the South and marine environment. INDONESIA (The Jakarta
Shimbun) --Seven people died 7am and was extinguished seriously injured. The building Korean seas and the maritime The pavilion also invites Post) -- The US and
and three others were injured about three hours later. was completed in 1967. It history of the country unfolds visitors to learn about China’s Indonesian will continue to
Sunday in a fire at Hotel Prince The four-story building became a hotel in 1985. on a gigantic screen and development and preservation strengthen their partnership
in Fukuyama, Hiroshima had floor space of about 1,360 A 67-year-old woman who dazzles visitors from around of ocean and coastal resources, in combating tuberculosis
Prefecture, police said. square metres and 18 guest runs a beauty salon near the the world. ocean science and technology (TB), especially multidrug-
According to the pre- rooms. Police said 13 guests hotel said: “I heard a sound like The pavilion also boasts and maritime culture. resistant TB, a visiting
fectural police’s Fukuyama- were staying in eight rooms an explosion and ran outside. I a 30-metre dome screen that The highlight of the China senior US official says.
Higashi Police Station, 10 on Saturday evening. saw a man above an awning of has been recognised as the pavilion is the animated film Assistant Secretary of State
The police were confirming my salon who shouted, ‘Fire,’ world’s largest and that vividly that tells the close friendship for Oceans and International
people, most of whom were
the identities of the guests, and and jumped down. I looked up projects moving images of the shared by a Chinese girl and Environmental and Scientific
believed to be guests of the Affairs, Kerri-Ann Jones,
hotel, were rushed to a local will examine the building’s and saw black smoke billowing ocean environment. Chinese white dolphins. It
The images brought to said Monday that both the
hospital. Three men and four evacuation routes and fire- up. I was surprised and ran to not only stresses the mutual US and Indonesia had
women were confirmed dead. extinguishing equipment. notify all the neighbors.” the screen tell the visitors dependency between people recognised the importance
Initially, six people were According to the police The hotel was in a residential about South Korea’s and nature, but also conveys of combating TB,
reported to have died, but one and other sources, the only area about one kilometre maritime capabilities and China’s commitment to particularly multidrug-
man listed as seriously injured employee present in the hotel southwest of JR Fukuyama efforts being made to tackle protecting marine ecosystems resistant TB bacteria.
was later confirmed dead. when the fire broke out was a Station. various environmental issues, and resources.
Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) is an International NGO working to support development Lao People’s Democratic Republic
projects in Laos since 1989. The organisation works in thirty countries in Africa, Asia Peace Independence Democracy Unity Prosperity
and Latin America. Its Head Office is in Norway. The office in Vientiane serves as a
regional hub for programs in Thailand and Myanmar besides Laos. Ministry of Health PR Office supported by Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
Invitation of Bid
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT International Competitive Bidding
(ICB)
Position : Documentation and Quality Assurance Officer Procurement of Trucks for Medical Product Supply Chain Centre (MPSC)
Duty Station : Vientiane Under GFATM Program
Starting Date : As soon as possible Procurement N° LAO-H-GF-MOH-Y2/Truck/MPSC/2012
Date: May 14, 2012
The Area Office in Vientiane receives documentation (proposals, applications,
reports and work plans and budgets) from a number of partners and NCA staff. To: Eligible Suppliers,
English is the working language in the organisation, but most of the documentation 1. The Lao Peoples Democratic Republic has received a grant from Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
does not hold the standard required by international organisations and donors. Ministry of Health, Hygiene Department, The Principal Recipient (PR) intend to pay this grant to procure Trucks for transport of health
products listed below by using Grant of HIV - Single Stream Funding Y2012.
The Documentation and Quality Assurance Officer will be working closely with 2. The Procurement Unit of Principal Recipient (PR) office of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS/Tuberculosis/Malaria in Lao PDR now invites
management and program officers to lift the standard of our documentation and sealed bid from interesting and eligible bidders to supply the following items listed below:
build capacity in staff to handle language and methodology challenges. The position 3. This Procurement will follow Public procurement procedures for International Competitive Bidding (ICB) defined in the
will be key in further development of the organisation’s internal and external Procurement Guideline of The Principal Recipient of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria in Lao PDR
communication. Non-Lao citizens may apply. issue on November 2009.
Key responsibilities: No. Description Quantity
• Coordinate planning and reporting processes for the Country Programs. 1 Truck 3
Guide staff in methodological issues and language through the processes. 4. This Procurement is open to all eligible Bidders, who have business license related to the above goods, and for in country
Edit and knit together the final products for approval. Bidders, they should have Business License and Updated Tax Payment Certificate of recent year.
• Relate to Thematic Advisers and other support staff at head office by e-mail 5. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information and inspect Tender Documents at the address given below:
and Skype for securing consistency with NCA Global Programs. Attention to: Mr. Keophouthone Inthivong, Procurement Specialist, GFATM Project
• Coordinate work with developing baselines and global output indicators Address: Ministry of Health, Hygiene Department, Principal Recipient Office, supported by GFATM in Lao PDR
Opposite Ministry of Health, Simeuang Road, Ban Simeuang, Sisattanak District, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR
across the three countries in the area. Tel: 856 21 242 980/ Fax: 856 21 242 981
• Document best practices for use in reporting, learning and external E-mail address: keophouthone@theglobalfundlao.org, and Cc; Dr. Viengsavanh Phanmanivong, Head of Procurement Unit, email
communication. address: viengsavanhp@theglobalfundlao.org
• Assist staff in program development and producing concept papers 6. A complete set of Bidding documents in English Language will be received by the interested Suppliers on the submission of a
writing application to Global fund Project Office from May 14, 2012 to June 29, 2012 at 14:00h and upon payment of a non-
refundable fee of 500,000 Kip. The method of payment shall be in cash and transfer to the following account:
Qualifications/Selection criteria: Account Name: MPSC-HA-CONSO-P1
• University degree or diploma in social science, development studies, Account No. 1015110118725
communication or English language. Bank Name: Banque Pour Le Commerce Exterieur Lao - BCEL
• Proven experience in team work and support and supervision of staff 7. Bidding Documents must be delivered to the address mentioned in the Bidding documents before the June 29, 2012 at 14:00h
• Excellent communication skills. (Local time). Any Bidding Documents received later than the scheduled time will be rejected and returned unopened to the bidders.
• Experience in project cycle management and development work All bids will be opened immediately after bid submission by the Bidding Committee in presence of bidders’ representatives who
choose to attend at address below.
• English language on native speaker’s level both oral and written The Meeting Room of PR Office First floor, Opposite Ministry of Health, Simeuang Road, Ban Simeuang, Sisattanak District,
Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR. Tel: 856 21 242 980 / Fax: 856 21 242 981.
For further information please contact: The envelope containing the proposed Bidding must be clearly marked “Bidding for Supplying Trucks’’ and “DO NOT OPEN
Area Representative Rolf Strand on cell phone 020 555 177 67 before June 29, 2012 at 14:00h (Local time)’’.
Bidding Documents will be opened in presence of the Suppliers’ representatives who choose to attend this meeting at the address
Country Program Manager Henrik Schmith on cell phone 020 555 083 44 mentioned above on the June 29, 2012 at 14:15h (Local time)
All interested candidates are invited to submit an application letter and CV to NCA 8. All bids shall be accompanied by a Bid Security in amount of not less than two percents (2%) of the bid price in Lao or US
Office: 338 Donpamai Road, Thaphalanxay Village, Sisattanak District, PO Box: currency. The Bid Security form shall be a bank guarantee in accordance with the provided form in the Bidding Document.
4804, Vientiane, Lao PDR, Tel: (856-21) 315812, 354017,
Dr. Chanmy Saramay
or e-mail Address: nlov@nca.no Manager of PR Office
The closing date for applications is 21 May 2012 at 17.00 hours. Global Fund Project to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and
Interviews are expected to take place 24 and 25 May 2012 Malaria
Vientiane Times Tuesday May 15, 2012 7
World
UN convoy comes under fire near Syria’s Homs
DAMASCUS (Xinhua) -- A heading to the suburb of implementation of UN-Arab
Mexico drug war’s latest
toll: 49 headless bodies
convoy of UN observes in Syria Dumair, northeast to Damascus, League joint special envoy Kofi
came under fire while touring before it reached a military Annan’s six-point peace plan
al-Qusair area near central checkpoint at the entrance of that calls mainly to the halt of
Homs province on Sunday, Dumair, witnesses said, adding all violence by both sides of
local media reported. that one of the UN vehicles was the conflict in order to pave the MONTERREY, Mexico (AP) were taken to a Monterrey The officer, who spoke
None of the observers were slightly damaged with smashed way for a political settlement to -- Police found 49 mutilated auditorium for DNA tests. on condition of anonymity
hit or injured, the report said, window. However, none of the Syria’s 14-month unrest. bodies scattered in a pool of The victims could have because he was not authorised
adding that minor damages were observers were injured. The number of UN blood near the border with the been killed as long as two to discuss the case, said
caused to one of the convoy’s Last Wednesday, a roadside observers already on ground US, a region where Mexico’s days ago at another location, none of the six female
vehicles. bomb ripped through the UN in Syria has risen to 189, most two dominant drug cartels are then transported to San Juan, bodies matched the missing
After the shooting, the convoy while it was en route of them deployed in restive trying to outdo each other in a town in the municipality daughter’s description. He
convoy returned to Homs to southern Daraa province, Syrian cities, in hopes that bloodshed while warring over of Cadereyta, about 175 said some of the bodies were
without carrying on with its injuring eight members of the their presence would calm smuggling routes. kilometres west-southwest badly decomposed and some
planned tour. accompanying security forces. the simmering tension in the The bodies of 43 men and of McAllen, Texas, and had their whole arms or lower
The latest attack is third On Saturday, the European unrest- ridden country, sources six women with their heads, 125 kilometres southwest legs missing.
targeting the UN observers Union sent 25 armored vehicle told Xinhua Sunday. Annan has hands and feet chopped off of the Roma, Texas, border De la Garza said he did
since their arrival. to ensure the safety of the recently said that a total of 300 were dumped at the entrance crossing, state Attorney not rule out the possibility that
On Friday, a UN convoy observers. The observers’ observers will be on ground in to the town of San Juan, on General Adrian de la Garza the victims were US-bound
was pelted with stones while mission is meant to monitor the Syria by the end of May. a highway that connects the said. migrants.
industrial city of Monterrey Only one couple looking for But it seemed more likely
Poverty Reduction Fund (PRF) with Reynosa, across from their missing daughter visited that the killings were the latest
Request for Expression of Interest for individual McAllen, Texas. the morgue in Monterrey salvo in a gruesome game of
At the spot where where autopsies were being tit-for-tat in fighting between
Consultants authorities discovered the performed Sunday, a state the Zetas and the powerful
bodies before dawn Sunday, a police investigator said. Sinaloa Cartel.
Project No.: P 123480 white stone arch that normally
Country: Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Project: The Poverty Reduction Fund welcomes visitors to the town
Description: Community Relations Officer, Community Capacity Building Officer, Public Information was spray-painted with “100
Officer (Lao nationals only) percent Zeta” in black letters
Grant No.: H685-LA - an apparent reference to the
The government of Laos, with support from the World Bank, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, fearsome Zetas drug cartel that
Ausaid and JSDF, has set up the Poverty Reduction Fund (PRF) to deliver small scale development project including was founded by deserters from
support to livelihood activities at the Kum ban and villages levels. The project is now seeking for the following the Mexican army’s special
positions to be based in Vientiane Office: forces.
1. Community Relations Officer The bodies, some of them
in plastic garbage bags, were
The main objective of the position is to manage the overall implementation and monitoring of the Feedback and most likely brought to the spot
Resolution Mechanism in order to ensure that: and dropped from the back of
• The voices of the community members (and in particularly the poor and vulnerable) can be heard through
appropriate and easy access channels of communication;
a dump truck, Nuevo Leon
• The issues raised through the FRM are resolved effectively and expeditiously; state security spokesman Jorge
• The feedback received can support the overall improvement of the processes and procedures of the PRF. Domene said.
Domene said the dead Federal policemen guard the area where dozens of bodies, some of
Required qualifications and experience: would be hard to identify
• A university degree in fields related to community development, social sciences, political sciences, laws; them mutilated, were found on a highway connecting the northern
• At least 3 years relevant working experience in the field of rural development in mountainous and remote areas, because of the lack of heads, Mexican metropolis of Monterrey to the US border found in the
working directly with the communities and local authorities, with an emphasis on feedback resolution and data hands and feet. The remains town of San Juan near the city of Monterrey, Mexico. --Photo AP
analysis would be preferable;
• Experiences in project/program using participatory development tools, and community driven approaches;
• Experiences in conflict resolution;
• Familiarity with government and foreign aid project operations would be an advantage;
• Experience in training of trainers;
VACANCY
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential;
• Comprehensive computer skills: in particular MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and basic database management.
• Women and small ethnic group members are encouraged to apply
2. Community Capacity Building Officer The Health Poverty Action is seeking an experienced and qualified candidate to fill a staff
position of Procurement Officer. This post will be based in Vientiane Capital.
Required qualifications and experience:
• A university degree in community development, social sciences, political sciences or relevant fields; Responsibilities
• At least 5 years of experience in multi-sectoral project management in decentralized and Community • Function as liaison person for procurement between Attapeu and Vientiane offices
Development approaches is required; • Ensure that procurement plans are carried out in a timely manner to meet the needs
• Experience in working with – in particular training of ethnic groups in mountainous and remote areas
through bottom-up and participatory approaches reflective of community needs;
of the affected population and project activities
• Experience in the implementation of program with focus on gender promotion; • Be responsible for procurement requirements such as quotations, competitive
• Experience in training of Project staff for community development operations; bidding, selection committee and banking, according to HPA and donor rules and
• Comprehensive knowledge in participatory planning and PRA tools; regulations.
• Experience in organizing meetings and delivering training;
• Comprehensive computer skills: in particular MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint; • Monitor and maintain a record of all transactions carried out
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential; • Ensure that all documentation required by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry
• Excellent Communication and social skills; of Health, Lao Women’s Union, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and other
• Familiarity with government and foreign aid project operations;
• Willingness to travel in rural areas. relevant government partners is kept up to date at country office level, as well as at
field level
3. Public Information Officer • Assist with following up with various ministries as required
The main responsibilities of the position are to 1) disseminate all information (prepare in both Lao and English)
• Work closely with the Logistics Officer, Finance Officer, Administration Officer,
regarding PRF at the national, provincial and district levels 2) support Information-Education-Communication (IEC) Finance and Administration Manager and Project Managers/Team Leaders.
team in the development of appropriate IEC material that can effectively articulate the goals and objectives of the • Attend cluster meetings as required
PRFP to rural communities 3) extend the media campaign to inform the general public and international community, • Liaise with other development partners working in this area
particularly in the context of Community Driven Development (CDD).
• Ensure compliance with HPA’s rules and regulations concerning financial transactions
Required qualifications and experience: and reporting
• A University degree in one or more of the following disciplines: communications social marketing, • Any other duties as reasonably requested by Manager
journalism, international relations, public relations or other related fields,
• At least 3 years of professional experience as a journalist, public information officer or professional writer,
including experience in the preparation and production of materials for publication or IEC tools; Qualifications required
• Leadership skills with competencies in facilitation, organization of meetings and workshop community a) Bachelor Degree in Arts Business Administration or a related field
mobilization. b) At least three years experience in procurement/administrative work
• Ability to work independently, within an interpreted framework of the project’s requirements;
• Creativity; c) Good written and spoken English
• Good interpersonal and management skill; d) Computer literacy in Microsoft Word and Excel or similar packages.
• Willingness to work in rural areas in order to assist related IEC activities.
• Comprehensive computer skills including desktop publishing, graphic design, word, data, and visual
material processing skills; Personal qualities
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Lao; • A self-managed and self-motivated person who needs minimal supervision
• Ability to translate between Lao and English. • A capacity to be flexible under stressful conditions
The job descriptions (detailed or specific duties and expected outputs) can be obtained at PRF website http://
• Commitment to the aims and overall policy of Health Poverty Action
www.prflaos.org or at PRF Office). Women are encouraged to apply for all positions.
a) Previous experience of working with INGO or international organizations or
All interested applicants should submit (1) a cover letter outlining clearly how the candidate meets the requirements knowledge of international standard pattern.
of the position, (2) a detailed CV with one (3x4) photo and (3) supporting documents (certificate of the most recent
employment, certificates of qualification/graduation, transcript of graduation, a list of at least three referees, etc) to
the HR Officer, Poverty Reduction Fund, Prime Minister’s Office 501 building, Sisavathtai Village, Chanthabouly All interested applicants should submit a CV and an application letter in a standard application
District, P.O Box 4625 Vientiane, Tel: 021 261479 - 80, Email: piengngeune@prflaos.org. Please note that all form available at the HPA Office in Vientiane, No 381 Ban Phonthan neua, Saysettha District, Tel:
submitted documents will not be returned.
021 265272,264960, Fax: 021 264961, e-mail: huvtelaos@laopdr.com. Electronic Application
Deadline for applications: 18th May 2012 form and full job descriptions are available upon request. Closing date is 20 May 2012. Only
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview. Women are encouraged to apply.
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Opinion
Streetwise
What’s your opinion of the media in Laos?
Bounfaeng Phaymanivong
The global media continues to change, and Lao media is also other forms of entertainment. But
more improvement is required for
A company worker, Mr
Soukkaseum Moungkhoun: The
evolving to meet the needs of modern society. Nowadays, Lao media to attract more local
viewers and readers. I think our
media has improved a lot over
the past decade, and the Vientiane
information technology is key to keeping people informed about television stations should produce
more interesting programmes and
Times, the leading English language world events. Lao people can see the changes and hope news films to attract viewers and keep
people informed.
outlets here will improve in line with international standards
A government employee, Mr
Vithaya Sengphakhone: I think
A student, Ms Thipphavilay regarding health topics. Readers the media is improving in terms
Phengsackmeuang: In the past, have plenty of options when it of quality and content. However,
radio programmes were only comes to magazines and newspapers the development of the media sector
available in urban areas but today - this is what the print media can needs to continue in order to better
they are broadcast nationwide, offer the public now. However, serve the needs of society. I think the
giving more people access to to continue to improve, the print media plays an important role because
information. That’s one example of media must provide a lot more it provides people with information,
content rather than just photos. It is especially in the digital era. I think
inevitable that we will be influenced that a new challenge is to improve
by neighbouring countries but online media because many people
newspaper in Laos, keeps us well we can attract viewers to Lao use social networks and view other
informed. Access to information programming by having more online content. So it is important for
plays a key role in socio-economic content about local lifestyles and the information sector to recognise
development, and the media plays practices. this and create more websites that
a vital role in education, culture allow people to access the news and
and various other matters. To my A doctor at the 103 Hospital, Dr information via the internet.
understanding, more people are Chomphouvan Nanthavong:
more likely to read newspapers and
magazines rather than watch TV
I think the media is improving,
compared to the past, but we still Attention Vientiane Times subscribers
programmes if they want accurate have a long way to go to reach the We at Vientiane Times would like to
information. Of course, we need standard of other countries in the inform our subscribers that we now
more skilled personnel to work in region. It will take a lot of effort offer newspaper boxes for use in homes
the industry, and the more skilled the way the media has improved. before we can reach a comparable and offices. The boxes, each of which is
professionals we have the more Personally, I prefer reading standard. I think the print media and equipped with a lock and key, help protect
things will improve. If we want to books rather than watching TV TV broadcasting have improved your paper from inclement weather.
boost the quality of TV programmes programmes. I think the print media considerably in recent years. They Those interested in obtaining a box should contact the Vientiane Times office
we offer, we must look at translating produces the most accurate and have good content such as news or call us at: Tel: 216364, 252629, 217593; Fax: 216365
more content into Lao. up-to-date information, especially programming, musical content and
Vientiane Times Tuesday May 15, 2012 Opinion 11
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only three countries have mortality, secondary school
hen my son was actually graduated so far. enrolment, and adult literacy. Tang Danlu gain more frequently than fall
younger, I used to Building on the Rebalancing dependence on in line with international market
happily tease him Government’s longstanding the natural resource sector BEIJING (Xinhuanet) -- Chinese changes, Han said.
by singing an old song: “Tell commitment to LDC graduation, will require special focus on price watchdog announced on According to media surveys
me why life is beautiful.” Yet the country will need to continue sectors such as agriculture Wednesday to cut gasoline and in the Chinese first-tire cities,
when I meet the 8-year-old with “structural transformation” and rural development, with diesel prices for the first time such as Shenzhen, Beijing and
daughter of a Lao acquaintance that ensures wider opportunities direct linkages to reduction since last October, which has Shanghai, most of the local
these days, this refrain turns for a better quality of life for of poverty and hunger, and on fuelled mixed voices to reform economic planning agencies
very melancholy: this girl’s all. A key challenge for the small industry development current pricing mechanism for have no plan to lower the taxi
family is struggling, for many Government will be to manage to also boost employment in refined oil products. fuel surcharges, which was
reasons. The mother has had several policy choices as Laos modern industry. Gasoline and diesel raised consecutively in recent
motorcycle accidents during aims for graduation and the Strengthening national prices will be reduced by 330 years.
her morning commute because post-graduation era. resilience through improved yuan (US$52.38) and 310 NDRC last changed the
of her rapidly deteriorating In particular, this includes Disaster Risk Management yuan per tonne respectively gasoline and diesel prices on
vision; she has been told she how to integrate LDC will be critical as well. For from Thursday, the National March 20, raising them by
needs immediate surgery. But graduation into the heart of example, in my experience Development and Reform 600 yuan per tonne, which led
as the sole support of her two the country’s Vision 2020, in the Maldives – one of the Commission (NDRC) said in a to wide increase in prices of
children, she cannot afford to so that graduation serves as three countries to graduate statement on its website. civil aviation oil and taxi fuel
stop working. toward graduation from Least a first step toward longer- from LDC status – the country The adjustments will lower surcharges.
I know this 8-year-old Developed Country (LDC) term sustainable development had been declared eligible the benchmark retail price of Rising prices possible
girl must have numerous status by 2020. The success for all. Critical actions will for graduation but had to gasoline by 0.24 yuan per litre If the “geopolitical crises”
questions, and not the happy of such a strategy will depend require sound management be granted an exceptional and diesel by 0.26 yuan per come to flatten, the global
one from the song. Tell me on not only meeting the of debt as the country postponement by another three litre. market will not see sharp
why my mother has a serious global criteria for graduation, shifts away from receiving years so it could cope with the The move came in line declines, experts noted.
eye problem that may cause which are based on national grants to concessional loans economic devastation of the with lower crude prices on the The crude price rises this
her to go blind. Tell me why averages, but also addressing and, eventually, to quasi- 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. global market since late March. year were mainly caused by the
we don’t have the money to the often-hidden factor of commercial loans. Linked to Laos has every reason International crude prices turbulent Middle East situations,
fix that. Tell me why life is so equity, between and within this will be the need to increase to look forward to LDC kept dropping as a sluggish including production halts in
difficult for us, while others regions, between rural and budget revenues from Foreign graduation with hope, since economic outlook for the Libya and Iran’s oil cuts over its
get richer and richer. urban areas, between genders, Direct Investments in natural the Government and people eurozone and the United States tense nuclear issue.
Sadly, there are many and among vulnerable resources development to alike do not wish to remain triggered fears of decline in “I think crude prices will
people across the Lao PDR populations. deal with higher repayments trapped in the status of being global oil demand. not drop significantly in the
who probably harbour similar Laos could be deemed expected on the expanding underdeveloped. The country The fuel price cut will following months. They will
thoughts, as economic and formally eligible for graduation number of loans. is potentially poised to “take lower domestic transportation return to an acceptable level for
social inequities persist despite as early as 2018, if it meets At the same time, off” in the long term, with costs, which will then help both producers and consumers,”
impressive overall national the threshold requirements for “smoothing out” the curve LDC graduation just the first lower vegetable prices and said Wang Zhen, head of
economic growth. Yet we know two of the three graduation of fiscal management will step. And if the country is ease inflation pressure, said the Business Administration
that serious human development criteria by 2015. If so, 2018 be crucial in a multi-year successful in its ambition, far Han Jingyuan, an industry College of China University of
initiatives are underway that would initiate a three-year framework so that the country fewer people in Laos will need analyst at www.315.com.cn, a Petroleum.
place the reduction of such “smooth transition” period, can manage the impact of to plead “tell me why”. commodity-related information As the Iran nuclear crisis has
disparities as a top priority. during which continued volatile commodity prices Minh H. Pham is the provider. not been resolved appropriately,
Government and deve- development gains must on revenues and continue Resident Coordinator of the However, the decision may the crude prices still might soar
lopment partners must keep in be ensured despite loss of to prioritise additional United Nations System in the not calm down the complaints up for probably worsening
mind the “tell me why” factor preferential LDC treatment in investments for achievement of Lao PDR and the Resident from consumers for more price situations, stressed Lin Boqiang,
as we open a critical conference 2021. If Laos succeeds, it will the Millennium Development Representative of the United rises than cuts. director of the China Centre for
this week, on development of make history and join a very Goals (MDGs). This will Nations Development It has been an irreversible Energy Economics Research at
a strategy for Laos to progress select group: since the LDC be necessary especially in Programme. trend for domestic oil prices to Xiamen University.
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Feature
Teacher loses legs saving Persevering
students from charging bus for children’s sake
HARBIN, (Xinhua) -- A “It was a mess, and the “I am her rock, but she is
29-year-old middle school bus windows were shattered my world,” her husband Li earns about 50 ringgit selling
teacher in northeast China’s and shards of glass were lying Ziye said in an interview with snacks while her sewing
Heilongjiang province was all around. We pulled Zhang Xinhua. business helps to supplement
run over and lost both of her from under the bus and called After the incident, many her income, especially during
legs after pushing two students the ambulance,” Li said. students and their parents festive seasons.
out of the way of an oncoming Six people, including went to the hospital, offering She claimed that her
bus on Tuesday. Zhang and five students, were to donate their blood and husband, a scrap metal
Zhang Lili, a teacher at the injured and sent to Jiamusi money to Zhang, said Wang collector, used to abuse her
No. 19 middle school in the Zhongxin Hospital. Yuwen, Zhang’s colleague. verbally and physically before
city of Jiamusi, was crossing The five students sustained “She is like a mother
he left the family.
the road just outside the minor injuries, but Zhang was figure to me, and when I was
Saroja Devi initially
school’s gate when a school seriously injured, suffering with her, I felt warm in my
bus suddenly came rushing lumbar and pelvic fractures. heart,” said Yan Hongyi, one sold flower garlands but was
toward nearby students at 8:38 She is still in a coma and her of Zhang’s students. given assistance by Yayasan
p.m. Tuesday. Zhang pushed legs have to be amputated, “I was very sad that my MyNadi (My National Agenda
two students out of the way said Cao Hongtao, head of the teacher was injured, but I am Development for Indians), a
Saroja Devi (centre) and her daughters Ragasutha (left) and S.
of the bus, but she herself was hospital. not surprised that she would Bagavathi selling snacks at their stall at Bukit Sentosa, Rawang non-governmental organisation
run over, witnesses said. “She is so young and has risk her life to save others,” on Thursday. that was formed to reach out to
“There were three buses at yet to have babies, so we only Yan said. “She once protected the less fortunate in the Indian
the school gate ready to pick amputated her legs, but if us from a bicycle that was Yuen Meikeng at Bukit Sentosa near here community.
up students, but the one in the things get worse, I’m afraid about to hit us back in 2009.” yesterday. The foundation gave Saroja
back suddenly crashed into the her bottom will have to be “Zhang has been donating MALAYSIA (The Star, ANN) Her daughter S. Ragasutha, Devi 2,700 ringgit in the form
second bus and pushed it into removed, too,” Cao said. 100 yuan each month to a boy -- She was left to support five 19, said the children wanted of a sewing machine and a stall
the first one. There were several Her pulse and blood in her class for three years children all by herself after to show their love for her to kick-start her business over
students standing between the pressure are improving, but now. I feel that I have so much her husband abandoned her 10 on Mothers Day by cooking two years ago.
first and the second buses and she is still in critical condition to learn from her,” Wang years ago. Saroja Devi's favourite chicken Yayasan MyNadi director
they were about to be crushed,” and the risks of infection after said. (100 yuan is equal to Life was challenging as she curry and giving her a cake. M. Ellamaran said the
said Liu Ye, a student of No. 19 the operation remain high, US$15.9) tried to make ends meet and "Life was very tough for foundation had spent 2 million
middle school. Cao said. The driver, surnamed
Saroja Devi even recalls that us but she made it work. She ringgit on its community
“I screamed, but I did not “Her heroic deeds are Xiao, has been detained.
at one time, her family had no is our idol. projects so far, and had,among
know what to do,” Liu said. so touching. We will do our Xiao said she knew the
“I saw Zhang Lili running utmost to save her,” Cao said. bus’s brakes were not working food to eat for a day. "I hope to be as strong as others, set up a free tuition
toward the front of the second Zhang’s accident has well, and after she started “I was so stressed out as I her," said Ragasutha, the third centre for needy students.
bus. She then used her bottom shocked and saddened her the engine, she got distracted had to support my family all by child in the family. Asked if she was tired from
to push one student away and family, colleagues and talking to people on the bus myself. At times, I thought of Saroja Devi juggles two jobs working every day, Saroja
grabbed another student away students. and her leg accidentally pushed just ending my life. a day she sells curry puffs in the Devi said: "At times, I do feel
from the bus, but she was hit Zhang’s father has yet to the gearshift, said Zhang “However, I needed to go morning and provides tailoring like giving up. I am exhausted
by it,” said Li Jinru, Zhang’s accept what has happened to Jiandong, an official with the on for the sake of my children," services in the evening. but I must continue for the sake
colleague. his daughter. Jiamusi Traffic Police. said the 54-year-old when met On an average day, she of my children."
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Man City wins title with late goals in final game Britain’s J. Brownlee
wins San Diego triathlon
LONDON (AP) -- Manchester SAN DIEGO (AP) -- to win for the past four or
City came out on top on the Britain’s Jonathan Brownlee, five years. It’s definitely an
most dramatic final day in showing little rust from honour,” Murray said.
Premier League history, scoring
twice in injury time to win its seven months away from Hunter Kemper of the
first English league title in 44 competition, pulled away United States finished fifth,
years. on the run and captured the enough to get him into the US
City knew that victory ITU World Triathlon San Olympic team for London,
over Queens Park Rangers on Diego on Saturday with a along with Manuel Huerta,
Sunday would clinch the title time of 1 hour, 48, minutes who just squeezed into ninth
but was on the verge of handing 46 seconds. — the last place that yielded a
the trophy to Manchester Switzerland’s Sven spot on the Olympic team.
United when it trailed 2-1 with
90 minutes played. Riederer was second and “This is my first race of
United players thought they South Africa’s Richard the year. I can’t believe it. I’m
had retained the title with a 1-0 Murray third in the event over the moon,” Kemper said.
win at Sunderland that ended comprised of a 1,500-metre “It’s a tremendous day for
at almost the same moment swim, 40-kilometre bike and me. I didn’t know if I would
that City substitute Edin Dzeko 10-kilometre run in 1:48:52. actually be back here. I went
equalised in the second minute Brownlee, who along through so much. It’s been a
of injury time. Manchester City team members celebrate after their win over Queens Park Rangers at The Etihad
The title was still headed to Stadium in Manchester, England on Sunday. --Photo AP with his brother, Alistair, will struggle, but there’s no better
Old Trafford at that point but the be favoured in the London feeling than representing the
lead in the standings changed history with 89 points and a fifth place after losing 3-1 at Hart — pushing City back down Games, broke away from USA.
hands again two minutes later record identical to United's of Everton and Chelsea was sixth into second place. Murray in the second lap of “Ultimately, you always
— for a fourth and final time 28 wins, five draws and five — its lowest position since QPR was down to 10 men the 10k run and finished the want to settle it on a race
in a single day — when Sergio losses. 2002 — despite a 2-1 win over moments later when Joey Barton run in 30:01. course. You don’t want a
Aguero sealed a 3-2 win that The season, which with Blackburn. With Blackburn was sent off following an off- “We had to work really selection committee to decide
meant City finished above 1,066 goals was the highest and Wolverhampton Wanderers the-ball incident that left Carlos
defending champion United on scoring in the Premier League's already relegated, Bolton filled Tevez rolling on the ground. The hard on the bike,” Brownlee who’s going to the Olympic
goal difference. 20-year history, effectively the final relegation spot after a infamously volatile Barton was said. “It was different not Games. I did that today and so
"To win it like this is hinged on the two head-to- 2-2 draw at Stoke. QPR finished enraged by referee Mike Dean's having Alistair there because did Manny.”
incredible," City manager head matches between City a single point and a single place decision to act on the advice of there were less aggressive Huerta was thrilled with
Roberto Mancini said. "I have and United. City won both, 6-1 above the relegation zone his linesman, kicking Aguero people from the back. I found making the US team, saying
never seen a final (day) like this." and 1-0. Arsenal finished 19 despite its late defeat at City. and trying to head butt Vincent myself and Kris Gemmell “I never, never gave up on my
Aguero sprinted bare chested points back in third place but All 10 matches on the final Kompany as he was dragged (the 10th-place finisher from dream.”
around the field swinging his clinched Champions League day of the nine-month season from the field.
sky blue shirt above his head as qualification for a 15th straight began at the same time. City New Zealand) doing a lot of “I battled through so many
At Sunderland, Rooney hit
the fans at the Etihad Stadium season with a 3-2 win at West was in first place at kickoff but the bar with a free kick, missed the work, but then on the run I downs and ups, like many
erupted with joy, the perennial Bromwich Albion, which needs United went top when Rooney the target with a close-range went hard on the second lap.” athletes, but I knew that today
underachievers finally tasting a new manager for next season headed in Phil Jones' 20th- effort and hit the post in the final Murray, who is the it was special. I was racing in
success. United beat Sunderland after Roy Hodgson's decision to minute cross for his 27th goal minute but all his efforts were in overall leader in the world my new country and I wanted
1-0 through a goal by Wayne take over as England coach. of the season — a tally beaten vain whether successful or not. championship series, finished to make my dream come true.
Rooney but Red Devils fans Tottenham was another only by Arsenal striker Robin Although Jamie Mackie put third in 1:49:02, just ahead of For many young Hispanics
celebrating at the Stadium of point back in fourth place van Persie's 30. QPR ahead in the 66th with a
Light fell silent as news of after Emmanuel Adebayor The pendulum swung back Mario Mola of Spain, who like me, who come to America
diving header, Dzeko atoned
Aguero's goal reached them. and Jermain Defoe scored for toward City 19 minutes later for a glaring miss when he was clocked in 1:49:08. with that dream, they stick to
Players stood stunned, a 2-0 win over Fulham. Spurs when QPR goalkeeper Paddy headed David Silva’s corner past “The Series leader has their dream and they never
staring blankly into space. must wait until Saturday before Kenny spilled Pablo Zabaleta's Kenny. been something I’ve wanted give up.”
"It's a cruel way (to lose discovering whether they will be shot onto the post and over the
the title)," United manager in the qualifying rounds for next line, leaving both Manchester
Alex Ferguson said. "We've season's Champions League. If clubs 1-0 up at halftime.
experienced many ups and Chelsea beats Bayern Munich Three minutes into the
downs in the 25 years I've been in Saturday's Champions second half, QPR striker Djibril
here: most of them have been League final, the Blues will Cisse maintained his record of
great. We've won the title three take England's fourth and final either scoring or being sent off
times on the last day and today spot, leaving Tottenham with in every game since joining the
we nearly did it." only a place in the second-tier club in January when he latched
City clinched the third Europa League. onto a defensive mistake and
league title of its 132-year Newcastle finished in shot low past goalkeeper Joe
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The ASEAN Trading Link is on track for a June 2012 launch. Bursa Malaysia and Singapore
Stock Market Exchange will be connected first with the Stock Exchange of Thailand added
in August 2012. Magnus Bocker, Chief Executive Officer, Singapore Exchange said "The
collaborative decision of the member Exchanges to roll out the ASEAN Trading Link will
mark our first key milestone towards breaking down the barriers to cross border trade in
ASEAN." ASEAN Exchanges is a collaboration of seven exchanges from Indonesia,
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Vientiane Times Tuesday May 15, 2012 B193
In brief Efforts up to attract
Oil falls to near
US$95 amid China Chinese tourists
growth concerns JAPAN (The Yomiuri Shimbun) chain created a booklet called
SINGAPORE (AP) -- Oil -- Clothing stores, electronics the “izakaya rule book,” which
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barrel on Monday in Asia in Tokyo are stepping up efforts used in an izakaya pub, such
amid investor concern to attract middle-class Chinese as “otoshi” and “ippon-jime,”
tourists, offering products and alongside Chinese-language
that China’s economy, the menus at reasonable prices. menus.
world’s second-largest, Previously, these business Otoshi is an small appetiser
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previously expected. the demands of wealthy down in a Japanese pub, while
Benchmark oil was down Chinese visitors. They are now ippon-jime is when everyone
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Experience : 10 + years (Relevant)
Expertise : Corporate Social Responsibility activities, CRD, etc
Responsibilities:
• Coordinate with community and maintain community relations around company’s activity areas, help to
uplift their standards of life initiating new livelihood ideas, Develop goodwill and support of the community
and government necessary for executing a socially and environmentally sensitive project.
• Leading and managing community relations team in an ethnically diverse community.
• Managing community impacts in compliance with legal and other obligations to the government using
best practice management systems and standards
• Liaison with Village heads and Villagers
• Identify their needs and suggest suitable CRD activities
• Propose CRD programs to the Management for approvals.
• Involve the Govt Authorities before initiating CRD initiatives in the communities.
• Identify and encourage farmers to participate in farm forestry initiatives.
• Seek permission from Provincial, District and Local authorities for conducting CRD initiative
• Communicate to target villages for intending programs and effective participations.
• Develop partnership with other agencies
• Track and control expenses within approved limits.
• Participate & sponsor community activities viz. cultural programs, Schools, tournaments, festivals,
ceremony etc.
• Encourage local populations/villagers for active participation in CRD activities
• Study of existing livelihood practices
• Plan and implement suitable sustainable livelihood programs viz. fish farming, pig farming, inter
cropping and charcoal making, self-help groups.
• Continuously seek feedback for further improvement.
• Publicize & replicate the successful project in other areas
• Support the primary schools and improving infrastructure viz. benches and desks, black boards, play
material, teaching aids etc.
Elephant Village, who has been the first elephant camp in Northern Laos with a
full time clinic for its elephants, has successfully established a relationship with
the elephant experts at the National Elephant Institute in Lampang, Northern
Thailand. The National Elephant Institute great knowledge ranges through
all levels of elephant care from sophisticated modern veterinary medicine to
timeless traditional knowledge, including classic mahout skills, herbal medicine,
and more.
In addition to having on-call professional Thai veterinarians available to us, our
relationship includes an agreement to send a veterinarian to our camp every 90
days to perform full checkups of all of our elephants. Elephant Village also
generously offers to pay 30 % travel costs to send a veterinarian to see any wild
or logging elephant in need in and around Luang Prabang. Not just our own.
For more details, check out our new videos at: http://vimeo.com/35230976
Or at: www.elephantvillage-laos.com or www.shangri-lao.com