Project Officer – Nurturing Care Programme

About the role

We are seeking a Project Officer to implement the “Promoting Nurturing Care in Laos to Advance Child‑Sensitive Social Protection” pilot in Nga District, Oudomxay Province. The role supports 100 mothers receiving conditional cash transfers, integrating parenting education, nutrition, and family budgeting to improve child development and household well‑being.

Key responsibilities

• Implement project activities in line with approved plans, budgets, and timelines.
• Facilitate parenting and behavior‑change sessions on nurturing care, child development, nutrition, and family well‑being.
• Support community and household interventions to improve child health, dietary diversity, and budgeting practices.
• Train and mentor community facilitators, health workers, and partners on the Nurturing Care Framework.
• Provide technical support and guidance to ensure quality implementation of activities.
• Coordinate with government authorities, health facilities, and community stakeholders.
• Collect, verify, and report project data promptly and accurately.
• Monitor progress against indicators and support assessments, reviews, and learning activities.
• Assist with activity planning, budgeting, procurement, and logistics while ensuring donor compliance.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding standards, promote gender equality and inclusion, and report concerns as required.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood development, nutrition, public health, education, social work, community development, psychology, rural development, or a related field.
• 2–3 years experience implementing community‑based development projects.
• Experience in early childhood development, parenting education, nutrition, health promotion, or livelihoods programming.
• Experience working with local government and community structures.
• Experience in monitoring and reporting donor‑funded projects.