Chief Strategy and Partnership Officer

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 countries, the MRC aims to ensure that (a) the Mekong water is managed and developed in the most efficient and sustainable manner that mutually benefits all Member Countries and (b) minimize harmful effects on people and the environment in the Lower Mekong 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 is now recruiting highly qualified candidates for the following positions:

Chief Strategy and Partnership Officer

Division/Office:	Office of the CEO, MRC Secretariat
Salary Level:	M-13, Step I (USD53,643 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:	12 January 2022
Closing date:	8 February 2022

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

Job Summary:

The job holder coordinates strategic organizational initiatives, including organizational reform, assigned by the CEO and Senior Management and provides lead strategic support to the CEO in coordinating and liaising with development partners, dialogue partners, regional and international organizations, and fund mobilization. He/she develops, strengthens and maintains partnerships between MRC and various partner organizations in order to enhance cooperation and collaboration in all areas of MRC work. He/she coordinates the preparation of the MRC Strategic Plan (SP) and the Annual Work Plans (AWP) as well as advises on the synergetic preparation/implementation of basin-wide and sector strategies working with all divisions and member countries. The position involves strategic, organizational and technical work.

Job Requirements:

Certificate:	An advanced university degree in social or political sciences, law, public relations or public administration. A doctorate is desirable.
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:	13 years experience in strategy and policy development, partnership building and cooperation, public and international relations, strategic communication, and/or diplomacy; Experience with development partner engagement and coordination and fund raising is essential Extensive experience working in the global arena and with international organizations is an advantage Experience and knowledge in water resources planning, development and management in the Mekong is an advantage

The MRC is an equal opportunity employer and 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 the position through the Job Description (JD) [1]. Applications must fill in the MRC Personal History Form (Form RS-09) [2]. Only short-listed candidates will be notified and are invited for an interview.

Application Procedures:

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

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;
a CV that must not be longer than five pages;
the MRC Personal History Form.

The MRC offers a challenging job environment with an attractive compensation package.

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 contacts 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: [email protected] [3]

[email protected] [4]

Lao National Mekong Committee

Address: Khunbulom Road, Chantabouly District, Vientiane

Tel. +856-21-260983 Fax. +856-21-260984

E-mail: [email protected] [5]; [email protected] [6]

Thai National Mekong Committee

Address: Office of the National Water Resources

Juthamard Building, 89/168-170 Vibhavadi Rangsit Road, Bangkok 10210