Rural Development Program Coordinator

The Rural Development Program Coordinator provides overall leadership to the Remote Ethnic Groups Program. This includes quality assurance, technical support and supervision of a team composed of project managers, technical specialists and partners working across a range of projects.

During the transition phase in 2011-13, the Rural Development Program Coordinator will primarily provide operational support to the Project Managers responsible for management of the projects, and coordination of the projects making up the Remote Ethnic Groups Program. This includes a portfolio of AusAID, CARE Australia, EU and SDC funded projects with a focus on improving food security, sustainable agricultural livelihoods and water, sanitation and hygiene. The Rural Development Program Coordinator will lead the development of new project proposals, and is required to be a member of CARE Laos’ Emergency Response Team. In year two of this position, there will be an increased focus on program development, impact and national level engagement.

For further details please refer to the CARE Australia Website www.care.org.au