JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN HYDROPOWER DEVELOPMENT

Nam Ngiep 1 is a hydropower project under operation in the central provinces of the Lao PDR. The Nam Ngiep 1 Power
Company (NNP1PC), co-owned by Kansai Electric Power of Japan, EGAT International Company Limited, and the Lao Holding
State Enterprise, is operating a 290-MW hydropower project to provide clean renewable electricity and contribute to
poverty reduction in Laos. To assist in creating and operating a world-class hydropower project with international-standard
environmental and social programs, NNP1PC is looking for the following staff:

POSITION: OFFICER-WATERSHED MANAGEMENT
Location: Owner's Site Office and Village in Bolikhan District, Bolikhamxay Province with regular travel to Xaysomboun
Province (Anouvong, Hom and Thathom Districts)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
− Assist NNP1 team to collect all necessary information for the preparation and implementation of NNP1 Watershed
Management Plan,
− Support Team Leader in the preparation and implementation of NNP1 Watershed Management Plan,
− Conduct and participate in surveys, studies and investigations of various land uses, gathering information for use in
developing corrective action plan,
− Perform significant field-based activities supplemented by data and observation,
− Assist in coordination and provision of technical support to Watershed and Reservoir Protection Office (WRPO) in
Xaysomboun and Bolikhamxay Provinces,
− Develop strong working relationships among WRPO, stakeholders, local government and authorities,
− Prepare relevant environmental documentation under the guidance of the Team Leader,
− Undertake regular and ad-hoc reporting according to the requirements of the Position,
− Promote and support knowledge sharing and learning among colleagues and stakeholders, and
− Perform any other related duties as required.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
− Graduated in watershed/forest resource management, agriculture or related discipline, at least in diploma or Bachelor
Degree,
− At least two years of work experience in the field of forest resource management, project management and livelihood
improvement in rural environment,
− Good working knowledge on biodiversity conservation, livelihood or sustainable development,
− Understanding of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and their use in watershed management planning monitoring
and reporting,
− Good working knowledge of English,
− Proven experience with planning, legislation and policy in relation to forestry resource management in Lao PDR,
− Knowledge of governance issues in forest resources management and biodiversity protection in Lao PDR,
− Proven experience with report writing – technical, planning and management.

Potential candidates are asked to submit an application letter including curriculum vitae (CV) and related documents with
clearly mentioning the position applying for.
Contact: HR Department via email: hr@namngiep1.com or bring hard copy to NNP1PC Office on 2nd Floor of Sky City Building,
P.O. Box 5503, Sibounheuang Village, Chanthabouly District, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR.
T: +856-21-261251, Fax: +856-21-261252.

Closing date for application is September 23rd, 2022. Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviewing. For further
information about the NNP1PC please go to our website: https://namngiep1.com