Senior Administrative Officer

Lalco Holdings; Sumatera Utara; On-site; IDR 100.000.000 - 200.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coffee company is seeking an experienced administrator to manage operations and stakeholder relations in Indonesia, Sumatera Utara. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in office management, be fluent in Lao and proficient in English, with strong skills in Microsoft Office. This role offers a salary range of USD 500 to USD 1,000, along with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Staff dormitory

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in an administrative or office management role.
• Experience with government liaison or external relations preferred.
• Demonstrate maturity, discretion, and solution-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Act as main company representative with government officials.
• Oversee employee records and manage company assets.
• Perform professional translation and interpretation.

Skills

Lao native speaker with high fluency in written and spoken Lao

Professional working proficiency in English

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Join Our Team at O International (Coffee Plantation)!

About Us

O International (Coffee Plantation) is a Lao company specializing in coffee plantation, production, processing, and sales in Champasak, Laos. Our team is led by international experts with global experience in the coffee business. We are a part of Lao Asean Leasing Public Company (LALCO), one of Laos's largest privately owned conglomerates with diverse business interests.

Key Responsibilities

Stakeholder and Government Relations

• Act as the main company representative in communication and meetings with local and national government officials.
• Liaise with government offices to obtain and renew necessary licenses, permits, and approvals for all business activities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for general inquiries from suppliers, customers, and other external parties, providing professional and timely responses.
• Coordinate and manage meetings with external stakeholders and community representatives.

Administrative and HR Management

• Oversee and maintain comprehensive records of employee leave and other personnel‑related documents.
• Manage all company assets, including tracking the use of vehicles and equipment.
• Lead sourcing and purchasing of office supplies, equipment, and other items related to farm activities.
• Assist with preparing salary payment documents for all workers.
• Support the team with general administrative duties and CSR initiatives.

Translation and Communication

• Perform professional translation and interpretation from Lao into English, and vice versa, for all business communications and meetings.

Other Supporting Tasks

• Support in sales and marketing activities, and import/export permits related activities.
• Support in general administrative duties, company's CSR activities, and processing activities.
• Support in maintenance and recording resident list for staff rooms, worker houses.
• Other duties assigned by management.

Experience & Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 5 years in an administrative or office management role; experience with an NGO or business with government liaison or external relations highly preferred.
• Communication Skills: Lao native speaker with high fluency in written and spoken Lao; professional working proficiency in English required.
• Professionalism: Demonstrate maturity, discretion, and a solution‑oriented mindset when representing the company externally.
• Knowledge: Preferred knowledge of the coffee, agriculture, or industrial processing sectors.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and wide range of office equipment usage.

Work Location & Compensation

• Location: Full‑time position based in Paksong, Champasak Province, Lao‑PDR.
• Salary Range: USD 500 to USD 1,000 (based on experience and qualifications). Competitive benefits package, including staff dormitory.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a dynamic and innovative team, receive professional training from international experts, and play a key role in the growth of a leading company in the Lao coffee sector.