Finance, Administration and Logistic Intern (FALI)
Cord is an international Non-Governmental Organisation (iNGO) with administrative headquarters in the United Kingdom and an operational staff team in Laos.  Cord has 50 years of experience in humanitarian and development work with communities worldwide affected by conflicts. We believe that people can only flourish where strong relationships exist between governments, civil society and the private sector, creating a space for dialogue, dispute resolution and confidence building. This leads to more inclusive development, better governance and people’s rights being represented.  Cord is looking for people who are passionate about seeing positive change in our world and want to join a small and committed team.  Cord has a presence in Laos since 2011. Cord Laos is a multi-disciplinary team of technical national and international experts that deliver initiatives to develop the capacity of communities, civil society and government. Cord works in partnership with a range of stakeholders and has a multi-donor multi-partner programme.

Intern Title
Finance, Administration and Logistic Intern (FALI)

Location
Vientiane Lao PDR

Duration
Part-time from June to December 2024

Start Date
ASAP

Condition
Internship – daily or monthly allowance provided

Closing date for application
28th May 2024

What we offer:

We offer the selected candidate the opportunity to join a small motivated team and to experience working in a multi-cultural learning environment. We will provide the intern with opportunities for self-development and on-the-job coaching and mentoring to help him/her acquire new skills and competencies.  At the end of the internship Cord will issue a letter of reference.

Note this is a paid internship opportunity.

Required background:

• Student or recently graduated student in Finance, Administration, Management, Education, Logistic, or relevant field
• Knowledge and previous experience related to training and/ or event organization and coordination would be an advantage.
• Knowledge and previous experience related to Administration, Finance and Logistic support would be an advantage.

Key Duties:

The Finance, Administration and Logistic Intern will work within the Cord CEGGA project team.

The Intern will provide support to the team in finance, administration and logistic in line with the project’s implementation.

She/he will support the implementation of the activities, including for the communication with participants, preparing budget estimates/clearance of advance, ensuring proper collection and administrative filling of documents, etc. In addition, he/ she will also help with the coordination and logistical arrangements related to the events (training, coaching, etc.) carried out by the team members. The Finance, Administration and Logistic Intern will also maintain good relationship and information sharing mostly internal (within the team) and occasionally with external stakeholders. She/he will also perform other tasks as required and/ or assigned by the line management.

Competencies, attitudes and values:

• Good computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite)
• Ability to communicate in Lao both verbally and in writing. English skill would be an advantage.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and time management skills
• Proactive, well organized and attention to detail
• Ability to work efficiently as a team player as well as independently
• Quick learner, flexible, and well organized
• Committed to learning and self-development

How to apply:

Applications can be sent to laosoffice@cord.org.uk  by 28th May 2024 latest with your CV and a motivation letter detailing how you meet the skills we are looking for.

Note – only short-listed applicants will be contacted.