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Chief Environment Management Officer

with Mekong River Commission

BTDC-ID: 40206
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Announcement Positions

Chief Environment Management Officer

Announcement Description

The Mekong River Commission (MRC) is the inter-governmental organization, working with the governments of Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand, and Vietnam to address their common interests, jointly manage shared water resources and promote the 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 Mekong water resources are managed and developed in the most efficient and sustainable manner for the mutual benefits all Member Countries and that harmful impacts on people and the environment in the Lower Mekong River Basin are minimised.

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 a highly qualified candidate for the position of:

Announcement Positions

Chief Environment Management Officer

Workplace Circumstances
  • Environment: Office
  • Languages: English
  • Location: Laos
Position Circumstances
  • Career Category: Resources & Environment, Exec. / Management, Research / Development
  • Schedule:Full-time
  • Salary: N/A
Position Summary

Division/Office: Environmental Management Division

Salary Level: M-13, Step 1 (Competitive salary and benefits package as mentioned in the Job Description)

Work Location: Mekong River Commission Secretariat, Vientiane, Lao PDR

Contract Type/ Duration: Fixed-term Appointment/One-year contract with annual renewal for a maximum of six years

The jobholder is the Lead Technical staff of the Division and supports the Director in overseeing the technical work of the Division and guiding the technical work of other specialists. Specifically, he/she is responsible for developing and implementing basin-wide environmental management strategy and cooperation mechanisms and promotes the sustainable use of the water and related resources in the LMB, in close consultation with the lead technical staff of the Planning Division. He or she is responsible for promoting environmental policy for sustainable development of the LMB. The position supports the Director in leading the implementation of MRC’s core river basin management functions related to environmental monitoring (CRBMF 1), environmental analysis and assessment (CRBMF 2) and environmental management planning support (CRBMF 3).

Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
  • English - Fluent is required
Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree in environmental science, environmental management, natural resources management, or other relevant fields. A doctorate is desirable
Work History:
  • Experience in environmental management, including technical leadership role for 13 years as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
  • 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.
  • Extensive experience in Environmental Impact Assessment
  • Experience in management of complex projects
  • Experience in watershed management
  • Experience in bilateral, international relations
  • Extensive experience in social and economic development relating to water and environment would be an advantage
 

How to Apply

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:

  1. A cover letter (not longer than 1.5 pages) that outlines clearly how the candidate meets the requirements of the position.
  2. A detailed CV that must not be longer than five (5) pages.
  3. An Application Form by registering at the following: MRC APPLICATION LINK
  4. Job Description: JOB DESCRIPTION
 

Contact Details

Office Address
  • No. 576, National Road No. 2, Sangkat Chak Angrae Kraom, Khan Mean Chey, Phnom Penh, Cambodia