PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

 Nanong Khotpathoum
 Executive Director, Earth Systems Lao

 Summary
Nanong Khotpathoum is the Executive Director of Earth Systems Lao. He is responsible for the coordination and facilitation of all consulting activities. Previously Nanong held the position of senior program officer with the US based NGO Consortium. He has also held a number of senior positions in the Government of Lao.

 

Education and Affiliations

  • Post Graduate Diploma in NGO Leadership and Management, School for International Training, Vermont, USA.
  • Post Graduate Degree in Water Resources Management, Bituki, Budapest, Hungary.
  • Bachelor of Science (Physics), Dong Dok National University, Vientiane, Lao PDR.
  • Diploma D'Etudes University Generales (DEUG), University of Orleans France.
  • Certificate of Achievement of Basic Principles of Community Development, NET Foundation Training Center, Surin, Thailand, 1996.
  • Certificate of Completion, Workshop on Project Management for Laotian National Project Directors, UNDP Asia and Pacific, Program for Development Training and Communication Planning, 1990.

Professional History

  • 2001 to Present Executive Director, Earth systems Lao.
  • 1996 to 2000 Senior Program officer, Consortium Lao PDR.
  • 1993 to 1996 Office Manager and Field Officer, Consortium, Lao PDR.
  • 1988 to 1992 Deputy Director, Technology Institute, Ministry of Science and Technology.
  • 1986 to 1988 Deputy Director, Physics and Chemistry Institute, Ministry of Science and Technology.
  • 1977 to 1986 Vice Chief of Section, Hydro-Meteorological Department.
  • 2001 to Present Executive Director, Earth Systems Lao.


Fields of Special Competence
Project planning and management, community development and resettlement, renewable energy and hydro-meteorology.

Representative Experience
Mr. Nanong Khotpathoum has recently worked on the following projects:

  • Project Coordinator for an Environmental & Social Impact Assessment of a proposed minesite in Sepon District, Savannakhet Province. Management of all liaisons between the proponent, government, consultants and community stakeholders. Project duties also included: recruitment of environmental specialists; and development of programs for community consultation and public participation.
  • Senior Program Officer, Consortium, Lao PDR. Duties included: project evaluation, prioritisation and progress reporting; government liaison; human resource management; participation in Consortium Management Team; and supervision of the following projects:
    • Opium Detoxification Project, Nam Bak and Xieng Ngeun Districts, Luang Prabang Province.
    • War Victims Project, Xieng Khouang, Hoaphanh, Savannakhet and Salavane Provinces.
    • Silk Production Project, Xieng Khouang and Houaphanh Provinces.
    • Credit and Savings Projects, Xaythany District, Municipality of Vientiane; and Phone Hong District, Vientiane Province.
  • Program Officer, Consortium, Lao PDR. Management of repatriation programs involving: project planning and implementation for activities including agriculture, health and sanitation, water supply, education and income generating initiatives. Repatriation programs managed in the following areas of Lao PDR: Nam Bak and Nan Districts, Luang Prabang Province; Phiang District, Sayabouly Province; and Vang Vieng District, Vientiane Province.
  • Deputy Director, Renewable Energy Project, Ministry of Science and Technology. Duties included: researching renewable energy resources and their appropriate application in Lao society; running of Renewable Energy Department; and staff supervision.
  • Vice Chief of Section, Meteorological and Hydrological Department. Responsible for all meteorology, hydrology and telecommunications activities within the Department.