Country: Lao People's Democratic Republic (the)
Closing date: 14 Jul 2017
Laos Australia Institute (LAI)
Technical Advice to the Ministry of Home Affairs – Performance Appraisal
- Based in Vientiane, Laos
- Short term input (approximately 36 days)
The Program
The Government of Australia recognises the priority of the Government of Laos to build capacity in human resources – at both the individual and organisational level. The Government of Laos has been advocating with the Australian Government (and other donors) over recent years for a coordinated approach to human resource development. LAI therefore involves a more strategic approach to human resource development in Laos that incorporates existing scholarship approaches into a broader human resource development planning approach, while implementing a range of activities to meet specific strategic and operational needs. Improved programs will link development outcomes, organisations, people and their courses of study, and have stronger measures of effectiveness. LAI’s goal supports the development of the capacity of the Government of Laos as a platform for on-going economic development. Human resource development is defined in this goal as developing the competencies and capabilities of individuals in cognitive, technical and relational domains as a basis for institutional strengthening and improving development outcomes
The Position
Working closely with Senior Managers, technical staff of MOHA, DFAT and the LAI Institute Director, the Consultant will support the Government of Laos to review and update their current systems and process for performance appraisal. The primary result of the consultancy is expected to be improved guidelines and templates for performance appraisal of civil servants. The Consultant will provide technical advice and policy support to the three civil service departments of the Ministry of Home Affairs. Expected duties will include:
- Production of a work plan that will be discussed between MOHA, DFAT and LAI
- Revising the existing performance appraisal policies and related processes, under guidance from counterparts in MOHA
- Working closely with the other technical adviser to the Ministry of Home Affairs (on job standards and classifications) to coordinate advice and inputs under the management of the appropriate MOHA officials
- Using additional performance appraisal standard system information relevant to Laos and the region and internationally to inform examples and guidance on performance appraisal policies, templates and guidelines
- Establishing a framework to develop appropriate performance indicators using a competency based approach in Laos
- Conducting interviews, meetings, workshops, mentoring and providing on-the-job support to MOHA staff and counterparts, in the use of revised performance appraisal policies and templates
- Supporting the pilot of the revised performance appraisal system in MOHA or other work areas of the civil service in Laos and assist in the evaluation of the outcomes of the pilot
- In conjunction with MOHA, LAI and other consultants, the development of a Forward Plan for further technical assistance and training
The Person
We are seeking applicants with relevant tertiary qualifications in human resource management policy and practice in the context of the public sector or related fields. You will have more than ten years relevant experience in human resources or capacity building in the public sector. The successful candidate will have strong knowledge and understanding of public sector Performance Appraisal in developing countries, particularly in ASEAN. You will have substantial experience in Performance Appraisal, HRD and HRM policy development in the public sector and at a high level. This will ensure your ability to effectively engage with senior government counterparts on policy and operational matters and to build capacity of counterparts through mentoring and on the job support. Excellent communication skills with the ability to produce high quality reports in English in a timely manner is essential.
How to apply:
For a detailed position description and to apply for this position please visit www.coffey.com/careers click on ‘career opportunities’ and search for the reference number 495377.
Applications close 5.00pm (Vientiane time) 14th July 2017.
For further enquires please contact:internationaldevelopment@coffey.com