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Communication Officer, RECOFTC Lao PDR

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Deadline for application: 10 October 2026

RECOFTC is implementing the “Enhancing Access to Benefits while Lowering Carbon Emissions” (EnABLE) project in Lao PDR, funded by a multi-donor trust fund administered by the World Bank. The project aims to enhance the inclusion of target populations, particularly women and ethnic groups living in selected remote villages, in receiving carbon and non-carbon benefits from the Lao PDR Emissions Reduction Programme and its Benefit Sharing Plan (BSP). The project will support and complement the ongoing World Bank-funded Governance, Forest Landscape and Livelihoods (GFLL) project, which is being implemented by the Department of Forestry (DoF), Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAF). The project will run until December 2027.

RECOFTC Lao PDR invites applications for the position of Communication Officer based in Vientiane Capital. The contract is issued on an annual basis, with the possibility of extension subject to annual performance assessment and includes a three-month probationary period. The appointment is expected to begin in October/November 2026.

The Communication Officer is responsible for leading communication and knowledge management activities under the EnABLE project. The Officer works under the direct supervision of the Deputy Country Director and the Project Coordinator, and collaborates closely with the Capacity Building Officer and other project staff. S/he also liaises regularly with the Knowledge Management, Information and Technologies, and Strategic Communication Unit in Bangkok, Thailand.

Requirements

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At RECOFTC, our core values are the foundation of our culture and guide all our work. In addition to job specific skills and experience, the applicant should possess the following characteristics, attitudes and skills:

Embrace innovation
Adapt to and learn from challenges
Nurture commitment, responsibility and ownership
Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
Commit to sustainability
Cultivate participation, gender equality and social inclusion
Prioritize well-being

Responsibilities

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Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV and a cover letter. The cover letter should clearly outline the candidate’s suitability for the position, include salary expectations and provide current contact details of three referees, including recent supervisors.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. RECOFTC offers a competitive compensation package.

For more information about RECOFTC, please visit our website at https://www.recoftc.org/

RECOFTC is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on ethnicity, religion, age, nationality, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, colour, marital status, medical condition, or any other classification protected by RECOFTC's values and code of conduct. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified disabled applicants to participate in the application process. If you require special accommodation, please inform RECOFTC's Human Resources in writing at the time of application. The successful candidate will be selected based on merit. RECOFTC strongly encourages women and members of Indigenous and or ethnic groups to apply.