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Senior User Researcher and Stakeholder Engagement Expert

with Mekong River Commission

BTDC-ID: 40399
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Senior User Researcher and Stakeholder Engagement Expert

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.

As the MRC Secretariat works extensively with a diverse range of documents, including reports, briefs, and handbooks, the Secretariat in Vientiane, Lao PDR, is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of:

Announcement Positions

Senior User Researcher and Stakeholder Engagement Expert

Workplace Circumstances
  • Environment: Office
  • Languages: English, Khmer
  • Location: Phnom Penh
Position Circumstances
  • Career Category: Advisor / Individual Consultant, Research / Development, Social Work
  • Schedule:Full-time
  • Salary: N/A
Position Summary

Consultant Type: Individual Consultant

Work location: MRC Regional Flood and Drought Management Centre (RFDMC) Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Division: Technical Support Division

Duration/Contract type: 12 Months (August 2026 – July 2027)

Consultancy Type: Service Contract

Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
  • English - Fluent
Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree in Social sciences, development studies, environmental management, service design, public policy, natural resource management, sociology, risk disaster management or relevant interdisciplinary field as a minimum
Work History:
  • Leading user research and stakeholder engagement specifically for service development (such as, in public services, climate, weather, flood, or disaster risk management services) for 5 years as a minimum
  • Designing and delivering robust research programs. The candidate must have a proven ability to analyze and synthesize user research findings using a wide range of methodologies and techniques to develop actionable research insights for 5 years as a minimum
  • Strong practical experience successfully integrating GEDSI considerations directly into research and engagement activities for 5 years as a minimum
  • Significant prior experience working in the Lower Mekong region for 3 years as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
  • Demonstrated experience in hydrometeorological services, flood and drought forecasting, early warning systems, climate services, disaster risk reduction, or related fields is highly desirable and will be considered a strong advantage.
  • Excellent facilitation, communication, and synthesis skills tailored for complex, multicultural, and multistakeholder environments.
  • Proven experience in facilitating participatory processes, stakeholder consultations, and community-based training programs, especially within the context of Mekong countries (Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand and Viet Nam).
  • A demonstrated willingness to learn and rigorously test new research and engagement techniques that have been utilized successfully elsewhere for the development of weather and climate services.
  • Fluency in English (written and verbal) is essential.
  • Knowledge of riparian languages is a strong asset.
  • 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
  • No. 576, National Road No. 2, Sangkat Chak Angrae Kraom, Khan Mean Chey, Phnom Penh, Cambodia