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Lao Trade Portal Content Coordinator

Second Trade Development Facility

National Implementation Unit

Project ID No. P130512

1. Background

The Second Trade Development Facility (TDF-2) is a multi-donor program financed by Australia, the European Union, Germany, Ireland and the World Bank focusing on improving trade and private sector development in Lao PDR. The development objective of TDF-2, which is implemented by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, is to support the implementation of government’s trade and integration priorities outlined in the 2012 Diagnostic Trade Integration Study (DTIS) Roadmap, and in particular to contribute to improved competitiveness and diversification, focusing outside the natural resource sectors. TDF-2 has three main components:

(a) trade facilitation, trade policy and regulations;

(b) diversification and competitiveness; and,

(c) mainstreaming aid for trade.

The appraised value of the project is US$ 14.0 million, with implementation to take place over a period of four years, starting in April 2013. Technical responsibility for implementation of the Trade Development Facility lies with the National Implementation Unit (NIU), based within the Planning and Cooperation Department of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce.

  1. Objective of the administrative officer assignment

The objective of the assignment is to provide support services to the overall management for the Lao PDR Trade Portal which will aggregate and integrate all of the trade related information, including that available on individual ministries and agency websites, in an easily accessible manner, with a view towards simplifying and harmonizing non-customs trade facilitation procedures.

  1. Scope of work

Be responsible for collecting, preparing and uploading data to LTP website based on the

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Detail of responsibilities: The incumbents are expected to:

  • Closely work with TP Webmaster to liaise with agencies’ designated contacts on information and data collection on a regular basis to ensure that LTP is kept up to date;
  • Check data and information are precise and clear to be published in the Trade Portal;
  • Check and prepare data collected in the format ready for publishing in the Trade Portal;
  • Analyze data and information if it is appropriate and then seek for TP Manager’s advice before uploading;
  • Check the Trade Portal website regularly to ensure the comprehension of the website;
  • Edit pictures to create still and animated graphics;
  • Maintain good coordination with relevant department to ensure a better coordination and cooperation;
  • Upload data to the Trade Portal;
  • Monitor queries received from the public and route to relevant department;
  • Report to TP Manager on weekly basis on tasks performed;
  • Closely work with TP Webmaster on daily management.
  • Perform other tasks and duties as requested by LTP management team;
  1. Duration of Assignment

The indicative estimated input for this Content Coordinator is 12 person-months on a full time basis, with a possibility for extension based on performance.

  1. Institutional arrangements

On the technical level, the selected individual consultants will work under the day to day supervision of the Head of the Trade Facilitation Division, Department of Imports and Exports, Ministry of Industry and Commerce. Office space and facilities will be provided in the Department of Imports and Exports.

Contractual arrangements will be managed by the National Implementation Unit, Ministry of Industry and Commerce.

  1. Key Qualifications
  • Diploma degree in Business; Bachelor degree in Economics, Trade or a relevant discipline will be advantage;
  • Having IT background will be advantage;
  • Experiences in public policy related projects in the Government offices will be advantage;
  • Good understanding of Trade and business procedures in Laos will be advantage;
  • Have good analytical skills;
  • Good English skills all in writing, reading and speaking;
  • Able to use Internet for communication and research purposes;
  • Able to use MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, working knowledge of HTML would be an advantage;
  • Basic experience in using image editing software such as Macromedia Fireworks, Adobe Photoshop, etc;
  • Good inter-personal skills.

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