Project and Partnership Management Consultant

Mekong River Commission (MRC)

The Mekong River Commission (MRC) is the only inter-governmental agency that works directly with the governments of Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand and Viet Nam on their common specific interests – joint management of shared water resources and sustainable development of the Mekong River.

As a regional facilitating and advisory body governed by water and environment ministers of the four countries, the MRC aims to ensure that the Mekong water is managed and developed in the most efficient and sustainable manner that mutually benefits all Member Countries and minimises harmful effects on people and the environment in the Lower Mekong Basin.

The MRC Secretariat in Vientiane, Lao PDR, is now recruiting a highly qualified candidate for the position of:

Consultant Type              :             Individual Consultant
Work location                  :             Homebased
Division                            :             Officer of Chief Executive Officer
Duration/Contract type   :             12 months / Service Contract

Date posted:                            9 December 2021
Closing date:                           30 December 2021

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Master’s degree in political science, economics, public policy, public relations, communications or other related field. In lieu of the Master’s degree, a Bachelor’s degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying professional experience may be considered.
• 10 years of practical working experience in project management, partnership, communications, and external relations required.
• Work experience with international organizations preferred.
• Work experience with MRC and Mekong is an advantage.
• Strong communication and inter-personal skills preferred.
• Strong English writing and verbal skills preferred.
• Besides required qualities, immediate availability will be considered as an advantage to the selection process.

Interested applicants may find more information about the position through the attached Terms of Reference. 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.

Application procedures:

The application, in a single PDF file, must include (i) a cover letter outlining clearly how the candidate meets the requirements of the position, (ii) a detailed CV and (iii) a Personal History Form by registering at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/C2Z8TKX. The position title and Division must be indicated in the cover letter. The MRC offers a challenging job with an attractive compensation package.

Closing date for applications: 30 December 2021