Finance & Operations Officer

About the role

The Fred Hollows Foundation, an international development organisation working to prevent blindness and restore sight, is hiring a Finance & Operations Officer for its Laos country office in Vientiane. The role supports the smooth and compliant running of the office across finance, procurement and day-to-day operations, acting as a central coordination point between the Global Business Operations Team, the Country Support Team and the Local Country Team.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with financial administration in line with the Foundation's Finance Manual and local requirements.
• Prepare and process requisitions and staff reimbursements, maintain financial records and assist with internal and external audits.
• Coordinate end-to-end procurement, including supplier sourcing, quotations, documentation, contracts and vendor performance.
• Liaise with the Global IT Service Desk on local IT needs, including procurement, setup and maintenance of staff hardware and software.
• Provide day-to-day office administration and operational assistance, including filing systems, asset registers, supplies and local service providers.
• Coordinate travel and security requirements, visitor briefings and incident documentation, and assist with local fire, health and safety requirements.
• Build positive working relationships with colleagues, volunteers, visitors and external vendors while contributing to program activities as required.

Required profile

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Administration or a related field.
• At least three years' relevant experience, preferably in an INGO or development organisation.
• Experience in bookkeeping, financial systems, office operations and procurement.
• Eligibility to work in Laos and willingness to undergo required background and qualification checks.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Working English.
• Strong organisational, interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.

Applications close on 27 November 2026 and must include a CV and, preferably, a cover letter. The Foundation states it will never ask for a fee during recruitment and does not accept CVs through agencies.