Information System and Database Specialist, Procurement Officer
with Mekong River CommissionJob Announcement
The Mekong River Commission (MRC) is the inter-governmental organization, working with the governments of Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand, and Viet Nam to address common interest, jointly manage shared water resources, and promote 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) Mekong water resources are managed and developed in the most efficient and sustainable manner for the mutual benefits all Member Countries and (b) any harmful impacts on people and the environment in the Lower Mekong Basin are minimised.
To support our operation, the MRC Secretariat is now recruiting a highly qualified candidate for the two positions below:
DIVISION: Technical Support Division
JOB SUMMARY/JOB STATEMENT
The jobholder coordinates and carries out common and shared platform for data and knowledge management for MRC. He or she enables the MRCS to store, share and exchange datasets and other technical information in close collaboration with all MRCS divisions as well as with related national, regional and international institutions. He or she ensures information and knowledge management, sustainable handling processes, coherent data quality assurance including integrity and consistency of data, in line with the MRC quality standards – making sure that relevant knowledge and products developed by the MRC are available at the national level to assist decision-making processes. Moreover, he or she ensures the provision of data from MRC Dialogue Partners, China and Myanmar, from cooperation partners and other partners and stakeholders.
DIVISION: Administration Division
POST LEVEL: M-11
JOB SUMMARY/JOB STATEMENT
The job holder is responsible for the procurement of MRC goods, services and works. He or she is responsible for undertaking procurement procedures, drafting of the resulting contracts and ensures that deliveries, payments, execution of bank guarantees and other financial contract instruments are done according to the contract modalities.
Only nationals of Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand and Viet Nam are eligible to apply.
The MRC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Women are especially encouraged to apply. In addition to the required qualifications, immediate availability will be considered as an advantage to the selection process. Interested applicants can find more information for each position in the Job Descriptions at the bottom of this page. Due to the high number of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
In addition to offering a competitive salary and benefits package, the MRC provides a dynamic and rewarding international working environment. Staff members have the opportunity to engage with multi-dimensional development disciplines, interact with regional and international colleagues and partners, and enhance their capacity and professional development through participation in regional and international meetings, forums and conferences. Many professionals have secured excellent employment opportunities following their tenure with the MRC.
Application Procedures:
The application, in a single PDF file, must include:
The candidate must send their application via e-mail to the National Mekong Committee Secretariat in the candidate’s home country, not to the MRC Secretariat directly, using the contact in the Attachment below :
