| Division/Office: | Technical Support Division |
| Salary Level: | M-09, Step I (Competitive salary and benefits package as mentioned in the Job Description) |
| Work Location: | Regional Flood and Drought Management Center, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
| Contract Type/ Duration: | Fixed-term Appointment/One-year contract with annual renewal |
| Date posted: | 21 February 2025 |
| Closing date: | 20 March 2025 |
Only nationals of Cambodia are eligible to apply.
Job Summary:
The jobholder is responsible for collecting and analyzing Hydromet data from line agencies and assisting them in data collection. He or she supports the Head of RFDMC, the Chief Hydrologist, the Forecasting Specialist and the Water Climate Monitoring Specialist with hydrological, flood, and drought-related tasks, as well as river monitoring services. Additionally, the jobholder assists in preparing input data on precipitation and runoff, running drought indices for various timesteps, and compiling reports. The assistant also contributes to improving the accuracy of both drought and flood forecasting systems and routinely operates and maintains the Regional Hydrological Extreme Assessment System (RHEAS) and related drought indices tools.
Job Requirements:
| Certificate: | Bachelor degree or higher degree in water resources engineering, hydrology, statistics, mathematics, economics, or relevant discipline; |
| Additional certificates: | TOEIC certificate with 400 points and over is required. An equivalent internationally recognized certificate may also be considered. |
| Experience: | Minimum 5 years of experience in hydrology (flood/drought); Extensive experience in using excel spreadsheet and statistical analysis is an advantage; Experience in working with drought indices is required; Experience in water resources management or drought management is an advantage; Experience in database management; Experience in modelling applications and hydro-meteorological data processing; Experience in operational flood and drought forecasting is highly desirable; Knowledge and experience with GIS are an asset; Previous experience in the Mekong basin, preferably working with or for the MRC. |
Interested applicants can find more information about the position in the Job Description at the bottom of this page.
The MRC is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Women are especially encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
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 skills 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 (i) a cover letter (not longer than 1.5 pages) that clearly outlines how the candidate meets the requirements of the position. The position title and Division must also be indicated, (ii) a detailed CV, and (iii) a Personal History Form by registering at https://www.surveymonkey.com.
