Gender and PSEA Coordinator

- Experience in programme coordination and/or coordination with multistakeholder partners is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization; - Understanding of gender equality issues linked to the broader sustainable development in the context of law is required technical knowledge. - Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills; - Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing; - Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development; - Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel; - Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, among others), email, and internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment; - Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines; - Desirable: valid national driver’s license and proven ability to drive manual gear 4x4 over rough terrain; - Sound security awareness; - Have affinity with or interest in gender equality, women’s empowerment and the SDGs, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN system. - Minimum of 3 years working experience in a relevant field such as project coordination, including project management and implementation or progress monitoring and evaluation - Experience working to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment is required - Understanding of Lao’s priorities on gender equality and relevant priorities of ASEAN - Experience in managing and coordinating multi-stakeholder groups - Knowledge of the SDGs especially gender relevant targets and indicators is an advantage - Previous experience as a volunteer at local and/or national levels is a distinct advantage.

• Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Creativity • Judgement and decision-making • Planning and organising • Professionalism • Self-management Communication and inter-personal skills: • Communicates effectively with different kinds of people regardless of their ethnic or cultural background, and is outgoing and comfortable in handling external relations at all levels; • Excellent interpersonal and liaison skills and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; • Demonstrates sensitivity, tact and diplomacy; • Is culturally sensitive and demonstrates appreciation and understanding for different cultures and practices. Professional capacity: • Excellent practical analytical skills • Able to exercise sound judgment • Adept at working in a highly pressured professional environment and ready to take on a wide range of tasks • Works well in a team and projects a positive image • Self-motivated and able to recommend innovative options for resolution of issues • Able to handle confidential and politically sensitive issues in a responsible and mature manner