Senior Nakai Program Manager at Nam Theun 2 Power Company Limited, Lao PDR_Deadline:25-Nov-2011

Nam Theun 2 Power Company Limited
NTPC is the developer and operator of the Nam Theun 2 Multi-Purpose Project, a public-private partnership designed to generate electricity for export and for domestic use in Laos. Nam Theun 2 is structured as an industrial and a development Project, placing great emphasis on protection of the environment and sustainable social programmes to improve the livelihoods of people in the Project area, in Khammouane, Bolikhamsay and Savannakhet provinces.

URGENTLY REQUIRED
POSITION: SENIOR NAKAI PROGRAM MANAGER
DIVISION: ENVIRONMENTAL & SOCIAL
DUTY STATION: NAKAI DISTRICT, KHAMMOUANE PROVINCE

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Planning, implementation and monitoring of the Nakai Resettlement Program, its activities and resources (human, financial and assets) in line with the Concession Agreement, the Annual Implementation Plan
• Guiding the development of a strategic hand over process in partnership with the Nakai District Administration and other relevant stakeholders
• Coaching the NRO team on the handing over process of the Nakai Resettlement Program to the local government agencies and resettlement communities
• Conceptualize the handing over process of the Nakai Resettlement Program from the NRO to district authorities/village communities while applying principles of good governance, Government of Laos policies and guidelines
• Liaise with RMU and the district Governor to plan for a successful handing/taking over and a phasing out by the end of the resettlement period
• Assist and advise local institutional capacity building (Village Forest Association, Reservoir Fisheries Association, Reservoir Management Secretariat, …) 
• Plan,  facilitate and monitor the implementation of the remaining entitlements
• Develop annual budgets and implementation plans
• Ensure application of NTPC procedures on resource management 
• Develop managerial and technical capacities of NRO staff
• Interact with experts, consultants and monitoring agencies during their missions on site
• Produce weekly, monthly and quarterly management and progress reports

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor or higher degree diploma in natural resource management or rural development studies
• 15 years work experience in development field, proven track record in management, practical experience in a rural development context with a high degree of understanding of Government of Laos processes and procedure, experiences or familiarity with international safeguard standards  preferably in a hydropower or mining context
• Leadership, facilitator, negotiation and team player skills
• Good command of English Language, Lao/Thai language skills are an advantage
• Proficiency in MS office application including Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point

Qualified candidates are requested to submit an application containing updated resume, full details of qualifications, references, education certificates, expected salary, and recent photo to:
Human Resources Manager Nam Theun 2 Power Company Limited Unit 09, That Luang Road, P.O. Box 5862, Vientiane, Lao PDR E-mail: ntpcvte@namtheun2.com
 

Only short-listed candidates will be notified for interviews -Documents submitted will not be returned. Application closing date is November 25, 2011
(Qualified women are encouraged to apply) NT2 Project Website: www.namtheun2.com

Moreinfo:

http://www.namtheun2.com/images/stories/JOB/Job%20Advertissment_Sr%20Nakai%20Program%20Manager.pdf