EWS Project Coordinator

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Job Announcement EWS Project Coordinator   People in Need People in Need (PIN) is a Czech non-profit, non-governmental organization that has been implementing relief and development projects in crisis regions around the globe over its twenty-year history. PIN is an international, non-profit organization providing humanitarian and development assistance in over 20 countries worldwide. PIN draws on extensive past experiences and lessons learned across development, emergency and post emergency contexts to design, implement and monitor quality programming. Since 2013, People in Need (PIN) has been involved in disaster risk management activities, particularly in Cambodia with the development of the Early Warning System EWS1294. In 2023, PIN started to provide technical support to disaster management organizations (DMOs) in Laos to improve their current early warning dissemination capacities and explore innovative approaches to transboundary risk communication, shared data management, and cooperation. This project developed formative research and piloted an early warning system in three provinces of Southern Laos (Champasak, Attapeu, and Saravane provinces). In 2025, the next phase of the EWS national scale-up has been launched covering in total 9 provinces. Position: Project Coordinator Number of Positions: 01 Line Manager:  Country Representative, Laos . Works closely with PIN Laos Finance, MEAL and Comms colleagues. Duty station: to be based in Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR  with frequent travel to the field across Savannakhet, Champasak, Attapeu, Sekong, Savannakhet, Khammuane, Saravane, Borikhamxay, Luangprabang, and Xayabouly provinces, requiring adaptability and commitment to fieldwork.   Schedule:  Full time position  Duration:  12 months with possibility of extensions   Starting date:  August 1 st , 2026 Salary: 1,263 USD to 1,361 USD (based on experience and skills – gross salary)   About the position   The EWS Project Coordinator (PC) will support the implementation of the Early Warning System (EWS) project in Vientiane Capital and surrounding provinces. Reporting to the Country Representative, the Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating field-level activities, liaising with local stakeholders, and ensuring timely and quality delivery of project outputs. This role involves close collaboration with field officers, local authorities, and community members to facilitate effective project execution. The coordinator will also support monitoring, reporting, and administrative tasks, ensuring compliance with organizational and donor standards. S/he will provide strategic guidance and managing the work of Project Officers and other team members based in Vientiane Capital to deliver results effectively and efficiently. S/he will engage directly with sub-national authorities, particularly with PoAE, to foster collaboration and secure stakeholder buy-in. Additionally, s/he in cooperation with the Project Manager will coordinate the work of partners, facilitators, consultants, and enumerators, ensuring all outputs meet the required quality standards.   This position is based in Vientiane Capital and involves regular travel to project sites within the province and to neighboring provinces, requiring adaptability and commitment to fieldwork.    Main responsibilities: Project Coordination:    Coordinate and supervise day-to-day field activities in Vientiane Capital and other provinces, including planning and overseeing community sessions, trainings, and technical installations.  Ensure timely and quality implementation of project activities in line with work plans and guidance from the Country Representative, by tracking progress, resolving field-level issues, and ensuring deliverables meet expected standards and donor requirements.  Liaise with local authorities (e.g., PoAE, district officials) and community stakeholders to facilitate project activities, by organizing meetings and securing necessary permissions.  Support logistical arrangements for trainings, meetings, and field missions, including venue setup, transport, materials, and coordination.  Maintain regular communication with the Country Representative, providing updates on progress, challenges, and field-level feedback, through weekly reports, coordination calls, and timely escalation of any operational or safeguarding concerns.  Contribute to monthly progress reports and work plans, by compiling field data, documenting activity outcomes, and providing accurate inputs to inform planning and reporting.    Financial Management & Administration:    Ensure proper filing and submission of financial documentation (receipts, invoices) related to field activities. Monitor field-level expenditures and report any discrepancies or needs to the Country Representative and Finance &Operations team. In cooperation with the Cou

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