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Audit Committee Member

with Mekong River Commission

BTDC-ID: 40779
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Audit Committee Member

Announcement Description

The Mekong River Commission (MRC) is the only inter-governmental agency that works directly with the governments of Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand, and Vietnam on 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 River Basin.

The MRC Joint Committee invites nominations of highly qualified candidates for the position of:

Announcement Positions

Audit Committee Member

Workplace Circumstances
  • Environment: Other
  • Languages: English
  • Location: Working from home / online, Laos
Position Circumstances
  • Career Category: Advisor / Individual Consultant, Accounting, Banking / Finance, Business Administration
  • Schedule:Full-time
  • Salary: N/A
Position Summary

Consultant Type: Individual Consultant

Work location: Home-based and MRC Secretariat Office in Vientiane, Lao PDR

Division: Administration Division

Duration/Contract type: Three years term (possible renewable)

Consultancy Type: Special Service Agreement (SSA)

Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
  • English - Fluent
Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or other related fields
Work History:
  • Senior official/principal in the field of auditing, finance, accounting or related areas, including at least five (5) years working at the international level for 15 years as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
  • Professional qualification in accountancy (e.g., Chartered Accountant or Certified Public Accountant) is desirable
  • A minimum of 15 years experience as a with the MRC in senior official capacity for at least five (5) years. However, he/she must not have been connected with the MRC Secretariat in any capacity during the three (3) years preceding appointment.
  • Strong knowledge or experience relevant to the evolving risk profile through formal qualifications, professional certifications, or board-level oversight experience in domain such as cybersecurity is desirable.
  • Strong integrity, independence, objectivity, and sound professional judgement.
  • Immediate availability will be considered an advantage.
 

How to Apply

Interested applicants may find more information about the position through the Terms of Reference at the bottom of this page.

The 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:

  1. 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.
  2. A detailed CV that must not be longer than five (5) pages.
  3. An Application Form by registering at the following: APPLICATION LINK
  4. Terms of Reference: TOR
 

Contact Details

Office Address
  • Phnom Penh, Cambodia