| Division/Office: | Office of the CEO, MRC Secretariat |
| Salary Level: | M-11, Step 1 (USD 33,440 base salary per annum) plus other benefit package as mentioned in the Job Description |
| Work Location: | MRC Secretariat in Vientiane, Lao PDR |
| Contract Type/ Duration: | Fixed-term Appointment/One-year contract with annual renewal for a maximum of six years |
| Date Posted: | 13 March 2023 |
| Closing Date: | 07 April 2023 |
| Only nationals of Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand and Viet Nam are eligible to apply. |
Job Summary:
The job holder is to increase the ability of the MRC to effectively communicate and consult with key stakeholders and partners (general public, media, development partners, NGOs and others). S/he maintains a good internal communication on key issues, and informs external audiences, in particular through the media, to raise awareness about the activities of the MRC regionally and internationally. S/he supports the development of MRC policies and strategies for international cooperation and public relations and ensures those policies and strategies are effectively implemented.
Job Requirements:
| Certificate: | Master’s degree in communications/ public relations/ journalism or a related field. In lieu of the Master’s degree, a Bachelor’s degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying professional experience may be accepted. |
| Additional certificates: | 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. |
| Experience: | 7 years of practical working experience in communications, public relations, external relations, social sciences;Work experience with international organizations and media relations. |
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:
- 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.
- Detailed CV that must not be longer than five pages.
- Application Form by registering at the following:
- Application Form for Cambodian national
- Application Form for Lao national
- Application Form for Thai national
- Application Form for Vietnamese national
The candidate must send his/her 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 below:
| Cambodia National Mekong Committee | Lao National Mekong Committee |
| Address: No. 576, National Road No. 2, Sangkat Chak Angre Krom, Khan Mean Chey, Phnom Penh 12353, CambodiaTel. +855-23-216514 Fax. +855-23-218 506 E-mail: sinsamnang9@gmail.com u_sophanna@yahoo.com | Address: Dongnaxok-Nongbeuk Road, Sikhottabong District, Vientiane, Lao PDRTel. +856-21-260983 Fax. +856-21-260984 E-mail: lnmcs.hr@gmail.com |
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| Thai National Mekong Committee | Viet Nam National Mekong Committee |
| Address: Office of the National Water Resources Juthamard Building, 89/168-170 Vibhavadi Rangsit Road, Bangkok 10210 Tel. +66-2-5541800 ext. 1392. Fax. +66-2-5219147 E-mail: fad.onwr@gmail.com | Address: 23 Hang Tre, Ha Noi, Viet Nam Tel. +84-24-39343565 Fax. +84-24-38256929 E-mail: vnmc.personnel@gmail.com |
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