Poverty Reduction Fund (PRF)

The Government of Laos, with support from the World Bank and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, has set up the Poverty Reduction Fund (PRF) to deliver small scale development project including support to livelihood activities at the Koumban and Village levels. The project is now seeking for a position:

International Consultant for Internal Audit

The objective of the consultancy is to provide:

• Hands on technical assistance to strengthen the capacity of the PRF so that it is able to deliver its new internal audit mandate; and
• Develop and implement a risk based internal audit program for the PRF to ensure that adequate assurance over financial and procurement management are available during the course of the project. 

 The job descriptions (detailed or specific duties and expected outputs) can be obtained at PRF website Download ToR or at PRF Office. The position is based in Vientiane.

Required qualifications and experiences:

• Advanced university degree in Accounting/Finance, Public or Business Administration, or Economics;
• Qualified Chartered Accountant with a minimum of 10 years experience in either external or internal audit in public/private sector or at least at the Senior Audit Manager level;
• Be a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors, and demonstrate a sound understanding of the Institute Professional Standards and international good practice;
• Experience in establishment of an internal audit function and implementation of a risk based internal audit methodology is an asset;
• Previous experience of similar work in South-East Asia;
• Previous experience in professional development and training;
• Experience in working with major donors’ regulations and guidelines is desirable;
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills (Lao knowledge is an asset);
• Excellent reporting skills;
• Good commend of Ms Office® software (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and ability to use information technologies (Web, email) as tools and resources.

All interested applicants should submit (1) a cover letter outlining clearly how the candidate meets the requirements 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, etc) to the HR Officer, Poverty Reduction Fund,  Prime Minister’s Office 501 building, Sisavathtai Village, Chanthabouly District, P.O Box 4625 Vientiane, Tel: 021 261479 - 80, Email: piengngeune@prflaos.org. Please note that all submitted documents will not be returned.

Deadline for applications: 27th September, 2011
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview