Navigation Operations Specialist ; Personal Assistant to CEO

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

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 Member Countries, the MRC aims to ensure that (a) the Mekong water is managed and developed most efficiently and sustainably that mutually benefits all Member Countries and (b) minimises harmful effects on people and the environment in the Lower Mekong River Basin.

Besides the competitive salary and benefit package, the MRC offers a challenging and rewarding international working environment where staff members have opportunities to be exposed to multi-dimensional development disciplines, interacting with regional and international colleagues and partners, as well as receiving capacity and professional development in regional and international meetings, forums and conferences. Many professionals have secured excellent employment positions after their service with the MRC.

The MRC Secretariat in Vientiane, Lao PDR, is now recruiting highly qualified candidates for the positions of:

Only nationals of Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand and Viet Nam are eligible to apply.

* Previous applicants DO NOT need to re-submit their applications.

The MRC is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome 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 attached Job Descriptions. 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 the following:

• 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: