River flood forecasting specialist
Job Title | River flood forecasting specialist |
Division | Technical Support Division |
Level | M12 |
Report to | Director |
Job Code | RP039.T/S |
Date of verification | March 2016 |
Duty Station | Office of the Secretariat in Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
The Mekong River Commission
The Mekong River Commission (MRC) was established by the 1995 Agreement on Co-operation for the Sustainable Development of the Mekong River Basin, between the governments of Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand and Viet Nam. The role of the MRC is to coordinate and promote cooperation in all fields of sustainable development, utilization, management and conservation of the water and related resources of the Mekong River Basin.
The MRC Secretariat is the operational arm of the MRC. It provides technical and administrative services to the Joint Committee and the Council to achieve the MRC’s mission.
VISION for the Mekong River Basin:
An economically prosperous, socially just and environmentally sound Mekong River Basin
VISION for the Mekong River Commission:
A world class, financially secure, International River Basin Organisation serving the Mekong countries to achieve the basin Vision
MISSION of the Mekong River Commission
To promote and coordinate sustainable management and development of water and related resources for the countries' mutual benefit and the people's well-being
MRCS values
- Integrity
- Transparency
- Mutual respect
- Professionalism
- Accountability
- Results orientation
1. Job Summary / Job Statement
The jobholder oversees the operation of the Regional flood management center and ensures the provision of accurate and timely forecasting and early warning information products. He or she supports the Member Countries in managing the river flood forecasting along mainstream stations in the flood season, water level monitoring in the dry season and provides country-wide (LMB-wide only for Thailand) flash-flood guidance in flood season. Moreover, he or she supports MRC Member Countries in developing capacities for effective management of drought risks in the LMB. He or she therefore uses relevant monitoring systems and assures the timely dissemination of regional flood forecasts and warnings (alerts) to stakeholders, as well as information on drought. |
2. Main tasks and responsibilities
Under the management direction of the Division Director and technical advice of the Chief Hydrologist and in close collaboration with the Operational hydro-meteorologist/forecaster, the incumbent performs the following duties:
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3. Scope of Authority
a) Supervision requirements: The position holder supports the Division Director to supervise the Assistant forecaster. b) Level of autonomy: Decision making follows defined procedures. The position does not administer a budget, yet has responsibility for ensuring the financial accountability of MRC. c) Level of problem solving required: Problem solving skill is expected and the incumbent must display sensitivity, initiative and creativity d) Level and type of communications required: Communications are wide, within and outside the organisation, and require considerable oral and written skills. |
4. Qualification requirements
Certificate |
University degree (Master or higher) in hydrology, hydraulic engineering or other related field |
Additional certificates |
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Experience |
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5. Competencies
Knowledge |
Level (1-3) |
Hydrological forecasting models |
1 |
Computer programming languages |
1 |
New technologies and emerging trends in flood forecasting |
1 |
Operational management of flood forecasting systems |
2 |
Skills |
Level (1-3) |
Fast system operating |
1 |
Time management |
1 |
Problem solving (e.g. imperfect data) |
1 |
Cross-cultural and interdisciplinary communication |
1 |
Dissemination of information and warnings |
1 |
IT |
2 |
Attitudes |
Level (1-3) |
Willingness to undertake regular field trips to identify and solve problems with stations |
1 |
Work outside of normal office working hours in flood season, taking shift work in order to guarantee 24/7 forecasting availability |
1 |
Attention to details |
1 |
Autonomous working |
2 |
6. Remuneration
The remuneration package, subject to change, includes (i) annual net base salary exempt from tax by Cambodian authorities, starting at US$ 33,440 (M11, step I); (ii) MRC’s contribution to staff member’s Provident Fund of 14% of basic salary upon completion of 3 years in service; (iii) Contribution of MRC to Health and Accident insurances (on shared basis with employee); (iv) 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. THE MRCS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO APPOINT A CANDIDATE AT A LEVEL LOWER THAN THE ADVERTIZED LEVEL OF THE POST. |
7. Remarks
- The Job Description is subject to revisions by the MRC.
The Terms of Reference and other information can be obtained at MRC website http://www.mrcmekong.org/working-with-mrc/employment/. Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
Closing date for applications: 12 September 2017
Application procedures:
The application should include (i) a cover letter outlining clearly how the candidate meets the requirements of the position, (ii) a detailed CV, (iii) MRC Personal History Form , and (IV) expected rate. The position title must be indicated in the cover letter. All staff and employee once enter into MRC work contract should show their TOEIC score taken recently preferably in 2 years’ now.
The application should be sent to:
Mekong River Commission
Office of the Secretariat in Vientiane (OSV)
P.O. Box 6101, 184 Fa Ngoum Road
Vientiane 01000, Lao PDR
Email: mrcs@mrcmekong.org
Cambodia National Mekong Committee P.O.Box 623, 364 Monivong Blvd., Tel. (855-23) 216 514 Fax. (855-23) 218 506 E-mail:cnmcs@cnmc.gov.kh or
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Lao National Mekong Committee Khunbulom Road, Chantabouly District, Vientiane, Lao PDR. Tel. (856-21) 260 983 Fax. (856-21) 260 984 E-mail: bigpink2@gmail.com or ketsanalaos@gmail.com
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Thai National Mekong Committee Department of Water Resources 180/3 Rama 6 Road, SoiPhibulWatanaBuilding Phayathai, Bangkok 10400 Thailand Tel. (66-2) 271 6165, 271 6620 Fax. (66-2) 298 6605 E-mail: tnmc@dwr.mail.go.th |
Viet Nam National Mekong Committee 23 Hang Tre, Ha Noi, Viet Nam Tel. (84-4) 825 4785 Fax. (84-4) 825 6929 E-mail: vnmc.personnel@gmail.com
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