Chief Hydrologist (Re-announcement)

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 position:

Chief Hydrologist

(Re-announcement)

Division/Office:	Technical Support Division, 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 jobholder is the Lead Technical staff of the Division and supports the Director in overseeing the work of the Division and guiding other specialists. Specifically, the Chief Hydrologist supervises all activities and tasks assigned related to hydrology and hydrological monitoring, and the associated work of information and data management. The position will closely work with other staff in charge of other related basin and environmental monitoring activities including discharge and sediment, water quality, ecological health and fisheries. The position holder oversees the management, production, and distribution of the MRC hydro-meteorological information. The position supports the Director in leading the implementation of core river basin management functions related to data and monitoring (CRBMF 1), modelling and analysis (CRBMF 2) and forecasting, warning and emergency response (CRBMF 4) and implementation of the MRC Procedures.

Job Requirements:

Certificate:	University degree (Master or higher) in engineering, water resources, hydrology, hydro-meteorology or a related discipline. A doctorate is desirable.
Additional certificates:	TOEIC certificate with 700 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 13 years of experience in applied hydrology and water resources engineering; Excellent knowledge/experience of the Mekong River Basin hydrology; Excellent knowledge and professional experiences in a broad range of hydrological analysis, water monitoring, hydrological modelling, or computer modelling techniques as applied to river-system or basin simulation and flood and drought forecasting; Good knowledge and professional experiences in website and (web-based) hydrological data/information management system; Knowledge of GIS application for water resources management is an advantage.
Abilities:	Demonstrated project management skills including formulation, planning, programming, execution, coordination, facilitation, report writing, implementation of programmes/projects in a multicultural and international environment, and in particular with relevant line agencies of the MRC Member Countries.

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