Agriculture and Irrigation Specialist (Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand and Viet Nam nationals)

Mekong River Commission (MRC)

Vientiane, Laos 🇱🇦

Division/Office:Planning Division
Salary Level:M-12, Step I (Competitive salary and benefits 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
Date posted:03 April 2026
Closing date:02 May 2026

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:

  1. A cover letter (not longer than 1.5 pages) that outlines clearly how the candidate meets the requirements of the position.
  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

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 below:

Cambodia National Mekong CommitteeAddress: No. 576, National Road No. 2, Sangkat Chak Angre Krom, Khan Mean Chey, Phnom Penh 12353, CambodiaTel. +855-23-216514   Fax. +855-23-218 506E-mail: sinsamnang9@gmail.comu_sophanna@yahoo.com Lao National Mekong CommitteeAddress: Dongnaxok-Nongbeuk Road, Sikhottabong District, Vientiane, Lao PDRTel.  +856-21-260983 Fax. +856-21-260984E-mail: lnmcs.hr@gmail.com 
Thai National Mekong CommitteeAddress: Office of the National Water ResourcesJuthamard Building, 89/168-170 Vibhavadi Rangsit Road, Bangkok 10210Tel. +66-2-5541800 ext. 1392Fax. +66-2-5219147E-mail:  fad.onwr@gmail.comViet Nam National Mekong Committee Address: 23 Hang Tre, Ha Noi, Viet NamTel. +84-24-39343565Fax. +84-24-38256929E-mail: vnmc.personnel@gmail.com

More Information

6 days remaining

Apply by 20 April, 2026

POSITION TYPE

ORGANIZATION TYPE

EXPERIENCE-LEVEL

DEGREE REQUIRED

IHE Delft - MSc in Water and Sustainable Development