VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT 

Child Protection & Education Advisor (Consultant) – Lao nationals only 

Organization: Lao Child and Youth Development Association (LaoCYDA)

Type: Short-term / Consultancy

Duty Station: Vientiane Capital, with travel to program areas in Luang Namtha, Xayabouly, Oudomxay, Luang  Prabang, Xieng Khouang, Vientiane, Savannakhet, and Salavan provinces.

Reports to: Executive Director

About LaoCYDA 

The Lao Child and Youth Development Association (LaoCYDA) is a national, locally led civil society organization  in Lao PDR dedicated to advancing the rights, wellbeing, and meaningful participation of children and youth  through locally led, evidence-based, and rights-based approaches aligned with national priorities and the  Sustainable Development Goals. LaoCYDA works in partnership with government institutions, communities,  youth networks, civil society organizations, and development partners to strengthen child protection systems,  promote inclusive and quality education, and empower youth—particularly girls, LGBTQIA+ youth, ethnic  minorities, and persons with disabilities. LaoCYDA has implemented and supported programs at national and  sub-national levels, with operational experience in Luang Namtha, Xayabouly, Oudomxay, Luang Prabang, Xieng  Khouang, Vientiane, Savannakhet, and Salavan provinces, and works closely with key government partners  including MoES, MoAE, MoH, MoLSW, LWU, LYU and NCAWMC, while collaborating with and receiving support  from development partners and donors such as the European Union (EU), Swiss Cooperation Mekong, UNDP,  UNICEF, UNFPA, World Vision, Cord, Oxfam, Save the Children, and Swisscontact to advance sustainable and  inclusive development for children and youth in Lao PDR.

Purpose of the Role 

To provide technical leadership in child protection and education programming to improve learning outcomes  and wellbeing of vulnerable children and youth.

Key Responsibilities 

• Provide technical advice on the design, implementation, and review of child protection and education  programs and proposals.
• Support inclusive, child-friendly, and life-skills education approaches, including non-formal and  alternative learning pathways.
• Integrate child protection, safeguarding, gender equality, and disability inclusion across education  programming.
• Ensure alignment with MoES and MoLSW policies, national strategies (including NPA on EVAC), SDGs,  and donor requirements.
• Support capacity building of staff and partners through training and technical guidance. • Contribute to monitoring, learning, documentation, and reporting of education and child protection  outcomes.

Required Qualifications & Experience 

• Degree in Education, Development Studies, or related field
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in education and/or child protection
• Strong knowledge of child rights and inclusive education

How to Apply 

Submit cover letter and CV

�� Email to: laocyda.info@gmail.com  

�� Subject: Application – Child Protection & Education Advisor 

�� Deadline: 16 January 2026