Laos Country Coordinator Job Listing at Tetra Tech in United States of America (Job ID 51884)

Description

We are seeking a Country Coordinator Laos to work across the MAP SU portfolio as the key point of contact for all activities based in Laos, facilitating logistics, local procurements and practical arrangements, and supporting activities to ensure high quality delivery of services.

Contribute to a world where people, communities and the planet thrive.

Tetra Tech International Development is a leading development consulting firm working with government, businesses, and NGOs to solve complex development challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. For more information please visit our website 

The opportunity

• Vientiane, Laos (must have valid work rights in Laos)
• Full-time, two year fixed-term opportunity

Mekong-Australia Partnership Support Unit (MAP)

The Mekong-Australia Partnership Phase 2 Support Unit (MAP SU), funded by the Australian Government's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), aims to provide efficient and effective support and enabling services, and delivery of selected MAP activities as directed by the Mekong Hub at the Australian Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand to ensure that Australia is a trusted and visible partner in supporting a resilient, inclusive and sustainable Mekong subregion.

MAP SU delivers the Leadership and Skills program and enabling services for the Transnational Crime (MAP-TNC) program. It also supports programming by providing administrative, logistical and/or technical support and assistance in the execution of parts of MAP such as organising events, conducting training or managing specific components.

About the role

Working under the supervision of the Team Leader, Transnational Crime, the role will also work closely with other areas of the SU, including the Leadership and Skills team and Support Unit team to support events and activities in Laos. Beyond events coordination, the role is also responsible for reporting on each activity through the preparation of participant feedback forms and post-activity reporting, in collaboration with the MEL Coordinator and Team Leader TNC.

The Country Coordinator Laos will also play a role in supporting Gender Equality Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) across the portfolio by ensuring venues are accessible for people with disabilities, and where possible, embedding GEDSI into training content.

Key responsibilities

• Work with the SU to provide timely, accurate and high-quality services to the Mekong Hub and Australian Embassy in Laos where necessary.
• As a key member of the Support Unit team, actively promote a collaborative and positive culture and constructive ways of working across the team, through timely communication and information sharing, and active participation in all team activities and meetings.
• Provide high quality events management support to MAP SU activities in Laos across the Transnational Crime, Leadership and Skills, and Support Unit portfolios and events calendars.
• Support with translation and quality checking translated documents between Lao and English.
• Lead on weekly media monitoring and distribution to external stakeholders.
• Drive inclusive development: champion gender equality, disability, and social inclusion in all activities.
• Prepare participant feedback forms and End of Activity Reports drawing on participant feedback at the end of each activity, with support from the MEL Coordinator and Team Leader.
• Ensure MAP TNC engagement activities uphold DFAT's standards in relation to child protection, preventing sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (PSEAH) and TNC program risk management.

Selection criteria

• At least five years demonstrated experience in events management and logistics administration.
• Experience with translation activities between English and Lao.
• Experience working with and managing the needs of a diverse range of government and non-government stakeholders.
• Experience working as part of a regional international development program with responsibility for country level activities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Lao.
• Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and knowledge management software (Microsoft).
• Adapt to changing priorities with resilience and professionalism, including the willingness to travel within the Mekong subregion as required.

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How to apply

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Please submit:

• Resume
• Statement of suitability (not exceeding two pages), demonstrating how your qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and personal attributes align with the selection criteria.

Apply before 11:59 PM AEST Sunday, 16 November 2025.

Why Tetra Tech International Development?

As a leading development consulting firm, Tetra Tech International Development works with people and communities to solve some of the world's most complex challenges to achieve a positive impact.

Working at Tetra Tech International Development means working within a values-led organisation that invests in flexible work environments built on trust, safety and well-being. Through unified systems, flexible and supportive workplaces, we provide the foundations required for our team to enjoy the work they do and deliver value every day. Read more about our culture, purpose and values here.

Tetra Tech International Development is an equal-opportunity employer and has a genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion. We encourage people with disability; First Nations Peoples; and people of all cultures, genders, abilities and experiences to apply.

Should you require additional support with your application, please email IDEV.HRServices@tetratech.com  or phone (08) 8375 4400.

Position Type

Program

Region

Mekong

Sector

Transnational Crime (International Development) 

• Organization: 755 IDV