Aphaphone Phoutthavong

Aphaphone Phoutthavong joined Swisscontact as an Administrator Officer in November 2024. In this role, she directly supports the programme team to deliver on the mandate of Swisscontact’s project portfolio. Additionally, she assists the finance and administration team to ensure the smooth operation of Swisscontact’s country operations in Lao PDR. 

Aphaphone holds a Higher Diploma in English for General Communication from the Vocational School of Language for Communication Hommano, as well as a bachelor's degree in Community and Rural Development from the National University of Laos, which she obtained in 2020. 

After graduation, Aphaphone began her career as an Administration and Finance Officer for the Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Promotion Association of Lao PDR. She then joined CARE International in Lao PDR as a Junior Administration Officer, where she was responsible for office management, procurement support, visa arrangements, and safety and security support