Program Manager

• Lead overall project coordination and implementation, ensuring all activities are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget
• Develop and maintain detailed workplans and activity budgets; monitor progress and proactively identify and address risks or delays
• Serve as the primary point of contact with the Australian Embassy and international technical partners, coordinating visits, activities, and communications
• Maintain strong working relationships with Lao government counterparts across the Ministry of Health and relevant departments, supporting government leadership and ownership of project outcomes
• Lead the preparation of donor progress reports and financial updates, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with agreed deliverables
• Oversee equipment procurement, logistics, and asset management in coordination with CHAI's operations and finance teams
• Support planning and delivery of technical activities including laboratory strengthening, inspector training, emergency response planning, and risk communications
• Facilitate coordination between international technical experts and Lao government counterparts to ensure activities are contextually appropriate and effectively delivered
• Coordinate with CHAI's internal teams on contracts, compliance, and financial management to ensure all agreements and expenditures meet grant requirements
• Represent CHAI in relevant technical working groups, inter-agency meetings, and partner coordination forums
• Directly supervise the Associate, Food and Alcohol Safety, providing day-to-day guidance, performance feedback, and professional development support
• Participate in any other duties as assigned.

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Program Manager, Food Safety