Mekong River Commission

Mekong River Commission

The role of MRC is to co-ordinate and promote co-operation in all fields of sustainable development, utilisation, management and conservation of the water and related resources of the Mekong Basin.

The MRC is looking for a dynamic riparian professional to fill the following position

 

CHIEF OF INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AND COMMUNICATION SECTION

Post level: M-13 (re-announcement)

Annual base salary exempt from tax by Lao Authorities, in a range starting at US$ 40,281.00, negotiable depending on the qualifications and working experience, plus other attractive benefits

 

The Chief of ICCS is responsible for the overall operation of the Section covering the following major work areas: (i) Policy and Strategy Development and Executive Coordination, (ii) MRC Governance Structure, (iii) Donor Coordination, and (iv) Public Relations and Communications.

This position is based at MRC Secretariat in Vientiane, Lao PDR. The job description can be downloaded from the links at the top of this page. Women are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Closing date for applications: 7 July 2009

Only nationals of Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand and Viet Nam are eligible to apply. The application must include a cover letter outlining clearly how the candidate meets the requirements of the position. In addition, the applicant should include his/her detailed CV and MRC Personal History Form and send to the National Mekong Committee in the applicant's home country.