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Legal Expert

Announcement Description

The Mekong River Commission (MRC) is the inter-governmental organization, working with the governments of Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand, and Viet Nam 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.

As the MRC Secretariat works extensively with a diverse range of documents, including reports, briefs, and handbooks, the Secretariat in Vientiane, Lao PDR, is now recruiting a highly qualified candidate from Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand or Vietnam for the position below:

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Workplace Circumstances
  • Environment: Office
  • Languages: Khmer, English
  • Location: Phnom Penh
Position Circumstances
  • Career Category: Law, Advisor / Individual Consultant
  • Schedule:Full-time
  • Salary: Negotiable
Position Summary

Consultant Type: Individual Consultant

Work location: MRC Secretariat, Vientiane

Division: Administration Division

Duration/Contract type: 12 months

Consultancy Type: Service Contract

Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
  • English - Fluent
Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree in Law (at least Master of Laws, a postgraduate Law degree or equivalent) with specialization in International law, Public international law, or related fields.
Work History:
  • Professional experience in legal advisory roles, preferably within Inter-Governmental Organisations (IGO) and/or International Organisations for 10 years as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
  • Extensive knowledge of international treaties, diplomatic law, international public law, and related legal frameworks.
  • Experience drafting and negotiating complex international contracts and agreements.
  • Proven ability to interpret and apply international, regional, and national laws relevant to IGO and/or International Organisations.
Soft Skills
  • Strong analytical, communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
  • Fluency in English (speaking, writing, reading and listening).
  • Prior experience advising multi-national and/or multilateral organisations is an asset.
  • Compliance with all MRC’s Rules and Regulations regarding Consultancy Management and Contract Monitoring and Closure.
  • Immediate availability will be considered an advantage.
 

How to Apply

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

The MRC is an equal-opportunity employer and 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: MRC APPLICATION LINK
Attachment:
  • ToR_LegalExpert(2025)_20250915_Final
 

Contact Details

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