| Consultant Type: | Individual Consultant |
| Work location: | Homebased and travels and meetings within the Mekong River Commission Secretariat and MRC Member Countries |
| Division: | Planning Division |
| Duration/Contract type: | 25 days from 17 August – 31 December 2026 |
| Consultancy Type: | Special Service Agreement (SSA) |
| Date posted: | 27 July 2026 |
| Closing date: | 26 August 2026 |
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Advanced degree(s) (Master’s or Doctoral degree) in Climate Change Adaptation, Integrated Water Resources Management, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Science, or a closely related field;
- At least 7 years of working experience in relation to the GCF and/or AF accreditation process, including Basic and Specialized Fiduciary Standards, Environmental and Social Safeguards Standards, and Gender Policy, Strategy and Action Plan of the GCF;
- Working experience on revising and/or developing policy documents for organization(s) to closing gap(s) for the accreditation to the GCF and/or AF;
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of the MASAP, MRC Basin Development Plan 2021-2030, MRC Strategic Plan 2021-2025, and other relevant strategies;
- Extensive experience in working with international/inter-governmental organizations and multiple stakeholders
- Extensive knowledge of the Mekong River Basin and deep understanding of the Mekong Cooperation;
- Fluent in English with advanced written and verbal communication skills, and a strong ability to conduct detailed analytical work and problem-solving; and
- Ability to collaboratively work with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Immediate availability will be considered as an advantage to the selection process.
- Proficiency in using instructional technology, video conferencing tools (Zoom, Google Classroom, etc.) is highly required.
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:
- 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.
- A detailed CV that must not be longer than five (5) pages.
- An Application Form by registering at the following: APPLICATION LINK
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