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 dynamic riparian professionals to fill the following position

 

MODELLING COMPONENT MANAGER

Information & Knowledge Management Programme

Post level: M-12, based in Vientiane, Lao PDR (re-announcement)

 

The job descriptions and other information can be downloaded from the links at the top of this page. Women are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

The remuneration package, subject to change, includes (i) annual net base salary exempt from tax by Lao authorities, starting at US$ 29,520.00 for level M-12 step 1; (ii) Monthly fluctuation and removable Devaluation Allowance (9.67% of basic salary for the month of Sep 08); (iii) MRC’s contribution to staff member’s Provident Fund of 14% of basic salary upon completion of 3 years in service; (iv) Contribution of MRC to Health and Accident insurances (on shared basis with employee); (v) other entitlements and benefits such as dependency allowance, 6 weeks’ annual vacation; sick leave, maternity leave etc;

Non-resident staff members receive an additional (i) 7% of basic salary for Post Adjustment allowance; (ii) 7% of basic salary for Hardship allowance; (iii) Rental subsidy of 40% of the rent rate up to maximum of US$ 6,000 annual; (iv) Education Grant of 75% of max. expense of US$ 13,000; (v) Travel cost and Shipment expenses on assignment and upon separation; (vi) other entitlements and benefits such as Relocation Grant allowance, Home Leave Travel, Education Grant Travel, etc.

The duration of the assignment of MRC Riparian Professional Staff is up to maximum 6 years according to 1995 Mekong Agreement and Procedural Rules.

Closing date for applications: 20 NOVEMBER 2008

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. The post/programme title must be indicated in the application letter. In addition to the cover letter, 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.