Responsibilities / Tasks:

• Review the agreed biomonitoring/EHM methods for the Lower Mekong Basin, especially the diatom section;  
• Make sure all training materials for field and laboratory works, data analysis and reporting are ready for hand-on practical training;
• Provide a lecture on diatom monitoring for all EHM aspects (theory, field and laboratory work, data analysis and reporting);
• Supervise trainees during hand-on practise in the field and laboratory;
• Comment on trainee’s assignment reports; and
• Prepare training report and submit to MRC ED

Qualifications and Requirements:

• PhD in biology or ecology with significant knowledge in freshwater ecosystems;
• Have a strong knowledge in diatom monitoring, especially the monitoring in the Lower Mekong Basin;
• Have a strong knowledge of river biology and ecology particularly in the Lower Mekong Basin;
• Familiarize with MRC’s Biomonitoring Methods for the LMB is a plus;
• Have statistical knowledge, multivariable analysis and diversity index are preferable;
• Experience in undertaking biological assessment and scientifically reporting;
• Excellent verbal communication ability, including ability to make positive and insightful contributions to the training and inspire learning motivation of trainees; and
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

The Terms of Reference 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/. MRC is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Women are especially encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

The application should include (i) a cover letter outlining clearly how the candidate meets the requirements of the position, (ii) a detailed CV and (iii) MRC Personal History Form (online) by following the link at https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=_01CY1wWMEaEjfa2mDMKbsZdoUCMqAFAjgxpo4diqxFUOFBIWTA4M1QzNEdSSVYwOFZPR0VZQzdKMy4u. The position title/Division must be indicated in the cover letter.

The application should be sent to:

Mekong River Commission
Office of the Secretariat in Vientiane
P.O. Box 6101, 184 Fa Ngoum Road
Vientiane 01000, Lao PDR
Email: mrcshr@mrcmekong.org

Closing date for applications:  26 April 2018