The Mekong River Commission hiring Agriculture

The Mekong River Commission hiring Agriculture and IRRIGATION SPECI

The Mekong River Commission (MRC) is the only inter-governmental agency that works directly with the governments of Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand and Viet Nam on their common specific interests – joint management of shared water resources and sustainable development of the Mekong River. As a regional facilitating and advisory body governed by water and environment ministers of the four countries, the MRC aims to ensure that (a) the Mekong water is managed and developed in the most efficient and sustainable manner that mutually benefits all Member Countries and (b) minimize harmful effects on people and the environment in the Lower Mekong Basin.

Besides competitive salary and benefit package, including provident fund for staff, dependent allowance, rental subsidy for non-resident staff, health insurance and education grant for dependent child/ren, the MRC offers a challenging and rewarding international working environment where staff have opportunities to expose to multi-dimensional development disciplines, interacting with regional and international colleagues and partners, as well as capacity and professional development in regional and international meetings, forums and conferences.

The MRC Secretariat is recruiting 2 highly qualified candidates for the following fixed-term positions for its Secretariat Office in Vientiane, Lao PDR with one-year renewable contract for a maximum of 6 years tenure. Only nationals of Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand and Vietnam are eligible to apply and only short-listed candidates will be notified and are invited for an interview.

Position

Salary

Onboarding

Chief Hydrologist M-13 Step 1 (USD53,643 base salary per annum) 1st December 2020

Finance Analyst M-11 Step 1 (USD33,440 base salary per annum) Closing Date for Applications: 04 September 2020

Application Procedures:

The Job Descriptions and other information can be obtained from the MRC website http://www.mrcmekong.org/working-with-mrc/employment/and https://www.facebook.com/Mekong-River-Commission-165798426775632/timeline/. The application, in a single PDF file, must include (i) a cover letter outlining clearly how the candidate meets the requirements of the position; (ii) a detailed CV and (iii) Personal History Form. The position title and division must be indicated in the cover letter.

MRC is an equal opportunity therefore; we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Women are especially encouraged to apply. Immediate availability will be considered as an advantage to the selection process. Candidates must send his/her application via e-mail to the National Mekong Committee in the candidate’s home country using the contacts below:

Cambodia National Mekong Committee

Address: P.O.Box 623, 364 Monivong Blvd.,

Sangkat Phsar Doerm Thkouv, Khan Chamkar Mon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Tel. (855-23) 216 514 Fax. (855-23) 218 506

E-mail: [email protected];

[email protected]

Lao National Mekong Committee

Address: Khunbulom Road, Chantabouly District, Vientiane

Tel. (856-21) 260 983 Fax.(856-21) 260 984

E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]

Thai National Mekong Committee

Address: Office of the National Water Resources