| Division/Office: | Planning Division |
| Salary Level: | M-12 Step 1 (US$ 41,670 base salary per annum) plus other benefit package as mentioned in the Job Description |
| Work Location: | MRC Secretariat in Vientiane, Lao PDR |
| Contract Type/ Duration: | Fixed-term Appointment/One-year contract with annual renewal for a maximum of six years |
| Date Posted: | 25 April 2023 |
| Closing Date: | 23 May 2023 |
Previous applicants DO NOT need to re-submit their applications.
Job Summary:
The jobholder is responsible for operational navigation related activities at the MRC Secretariat, particularly by ensuring navigation safety and smooth coordination of operational navigation projects. In close collaboration with the Water Quality Monitoring Specialist, the incumbent contributes to the implementation of the PWQ, and assists the Secretariat in minimizing and mitigating the extent of negative effects on water quality due to navigation accidents and pollution spills. He or she contributes to the MRC Secretariat planning activities on navigation and waterborne transport sector led by the Planning Division.
Job Requirements:
| Certificate: | University degree (Master’s or higher) in one or more of the following disciplines: maritime and/or inland transport, transport planning, waterway safety, risk management in port and navigation operations. |
| Additional certificates: | TOEIC certificate with 600 points and over is required. An equivalent internationally recognized certificate or a university degree from an internationally recognized academic institution whose instruction is in English may also be considered. |
| Experience: | Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in inland and/or maritime navigation, waterway safety, environmental management, project management and engineering. |
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:
- 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.
- Detailed CV that must not be longer than five pages.
- Application Form by registering at the following:
- Application Form for Cambodian national
- Application Form for Lao national
- Application Form for Thai national
- Application Form for Vietnamese national
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:
| Cambodia National Mekong Committee Address: No. 576, National Road No. 2, Sangkat Chak Angre Krom, Khan Mean Chey, Phnom Penh 12353, Cambodia Tel. +855-23-216514 Fax. +855-23-218 506 E-mail: sinsamnang9@gmail.com u_sophanna@yahoo.com | Lao National Mekong Committee Address: Dongnaxok-Nongbeuk Road, Sikhottabong District, Vientiane, Lao PDR Tel. +856-21-260983 Fax. +856-21-260984 E-mail: lnmcs.hr@gmail.com |
| Thai National Mekong Committee Address: Office of the National Water Resources Juthamard Building, 89/168-170 Vibhavadi Rangsit Road, Bangkok 10210 Tel. +66-2-5541800 ext. 1392 Fax. +66-2-5219147 E-mail: fad.onwr@gmail.com | Viet Nam National Mekong Committee Address: 23 Hang Tre, Ha Noi, Viet Nam Tel. +84-24-39343565 Fax. +84-24-38256929 E-mail: vnmc.personnel@gmail.com |
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