KHEUAKHAM KEOBOUAPHA
HR | Administrator
Ms. Kheuakham Keobouapha is an accomplished Admin and HR Officer at ESL with extensive experience in administrative coordination, human resources, and field surveying. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, majoring in English, from the National University of Laos and has completed training in accounting, legal frameworks, and community empowerment.
Since joining ESL, she has been pivotal in projects such as ESIA scoping studies, socio-economic surveys, and environmental management plans. Her responsibilities include assistant coordination for high-profile projects like the 300MW Thermal Power Plant, Household Incomes Survey, LXML Sepon Mine, and municipal waste management initiatives. Her field experience spans data collection, stakeholder engagement, and preparation of action plans for projects supported by organizations like the Environment Protection Fund, World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), and Green Climate Fund (GCF). Kheuakham’s blend of technical expertise, project coordination experience, and administrative acumen makes her an invaluable asset to ESL Consulting Firm.
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Sustainable Resources Engineering, Hokkaido University, Japan (2012–2015)
- Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Mineral Resources Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia (2008–2010)
- Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering, National University of Laos, Lao PDR (2003–2008)
Additional Training
- ASEAN Science and Technology Fellowship Workshop, Bali, Indonesia (2019)
- Strategic Innovation & Entrepreneurship Seminar, San Diego, USA (2018)
- Low-Carbon Integrated Solid Waste Management Workshop, Jeju-do, South Korea (2018)
Key Expertise
- Human Resources Management: Talent acquisition and recruitment, Employee relations and engagement, Performance management and appraisals, and Policy development and implementation.
- Administrative Operations: Office administration and organization, Process improvement and workflow optimization, Compliance with company policies and regulations, and Document management and record-keeping.
- Soft Skills: Effective communication and interpersonal skills, Problem-solving and analytical thinking, Attention to detail,l and adaptability.
- Technical Tools: Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google applications).
Professional Experience
Administrative – Human Resources Officer, ESL Sole Co., Ltd. (2022–Present)
- Updating office policies and handbooks
- Maintain a company calendar and schedule appointments
- Clarifying issues and queries by employees and clients.
- Covering all legal compliance for human resource regulatory requirements
- Company events organizer.
HR Manager Assistant, LALCO (2020-2021)
- Check applications from candidates.
- Follow the Facebook LALCO Recruitment page and respond to comments, Inbox.
- Collecting all staff data including late check-in and absence.
- Taking responsibility for staff information and finger scanner.
- Make the schedule, organize the meeting, and prepare the documents needed.
- Check employee Welfare Benefits every month (Contract, day off, sick/paid/maternity leave, welfare, etc.)
- Coordinate with other departments, as well as the private and government sections.
Trainee Teacher, Sathid Secondary School l Dongdok Village, Vientiane Capital (2019)
- The duties:
- Make a lesson plan.
- Create activities.
- Teaching and evaluating students
- School librarian
Highlighted Projects
- Household Income Survey for Milestone-Effective Date + 10 years for The Xe-pian Xe-Namnoy Hydroelectric Power Project. Client: PNPC. (2024)
- Income Target Assessment for the Nam Thuen 1 Hydropower Project (NT1HPP) (2024)
- ESIA for Sepon Far Western Prospects. Client: Lanexang Minerals Limited Company (2024)
- Endline Survey Impact Assessment for SNV (2024)
- ESIA Scoping Study and TOR for 300MW Thermal Power Plant Project (2023)
- EIR, EMP, RC for “Upgrading Bridges and Road Safety on the National Road No. 8 (Asian Highway 15) in Lao PDR” (2023)
- World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Consolidating Municipal Solid Waste Management Profiles for Vientiane, Luang Prabang, and Vang Vieng (2023)
- Green Climate Fund (GCF) Microproject (2023)
- PBM Phukham & BHX socio-economic (2022)
- Environment Protection Fund – Data Collection and Preparation of Action Plan on Toxic and Hazardous Waste Management (APTHWM) in Lao PDR (2022)
- LAOPROJEKT ZRT – HIA for the Sewer and Wastewater Treatment Project for Vientiane Capital (Wastewater Treatment Plant & Sewer System) (2022)
- Energy Absolute Public Company Limited – ESIA for Saravan Downstream Hydropower Project (SDHPP) (2022)
- Eenery Absolute Public Company Limited – ESIA for Phamong Hydropower Project (PHPP) (2022)
Achievements
- Supported over 10 within two years in Socio-Economic, Environment, and Health consulting projects across diverse sectors as a field enumerator and project coordinator.
- Contributed to projects that promote sustainable environmental and social practices, helping organizations meet regulatory standards and adopt responsible policies.
- Successfully managed key human resource functions, ensuring smooth administrative operations while fostering a positive workplace culture.
- Balance these diverse roles demonstrates strong organizational skills, adaptability, and a commitment to both business efficiency and social impact.