Job Summary:

The jobholder is the Lead Technical staff of the Division and supports the Director in overseeing the technical work of the Division and guiding the technical work of other specialists. Specifically, he/she is responsible for developing and implementing basin-wide environmental management strategy and cooperation mechanisms and promotes the sustainable use of the water and related resources in the LMB, in close consultation with the lead technical staff of the Planning Division. He or she is responsible for promoting environmental policy for sustainable development of the LMB. The position supports the Director in leading the implementation of MRC’s core river basin management functions related to environmental monitoring (CRBMF 1), environmental analysis and assessment (CRBMF 2) and environmental management planning support (CRBMF 3).  

Job Requirements:

The MRC is an equal opportunity employer. The organization welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Women are especially encouraged to apply. Besides required qualifications, immediate availability will be considered as an advantage to the selection process. Interested applicants may find more information about each position through the Job Description, which is located at the bottom of this page. Due to the high number of applications that we receive, we regret that only short-listed candidates will be notified and invited for an interview.

Application Procedures:

The application, in a single PDF file, must include:

1. a cover letter (not longer than 1.5 pages) that outlines clearly how the candidate meets the requirements of the position. The position title and Division must also be indicated.
2. a CV that must not be longer than five pages.
3. the MRC Personal History Form.

The candidate must send his/her application via e-mail to the National Mekong Committee Secretariat in the candidate’s home country, not to the MRC Secretariat directly, using the contact below: