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Navigation Operations Specialist

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Navigation Operations Specialist

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 Viet Nam on their common specific interests, 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 (a) the Mekong water is managed and developed in the most efficient and sustainable manner that mutually benefits all Member Countries and (b) minimize harmful effects on people and the environment in the Lower Mekong River Basin.

Besides the competitive salary and benefit package, the MRC offers a challenging and rewarding international working environment where staff members have opportunities to be exposed to multi-dimensional development disciplines, interacting with regional and international colleagues and partners, as well as receiving capacity and professional development in regional and international meetings, forums and conferences. Many professionals have secured excellent employment positions after their service with the MRC.

The MRC Secretariat is now recruiting a highly qualified candidate for the position of:

Announcement Positions

Navigation Operations Specialist

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  • Career Category: Research / Development, Agriculture, Resources & Environment
  • Type : Job Opportunity
  • Location: Laos
  • Schedule:Full-time
  • Salary: N/A
Position Summary

Division/Office: Planning Division, MRC Secretariat

Salary Level: M-12, Step 1 (USD 41,670 base salary per annum) plus other benefits 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

Previous applicants DO NOT need to re-submit their applications.

Job Summary:

The jobholder is responsible for operational navigation related activities at the MRC Secretariat, particularly by ensuring navigation safety and smooth coordination of operational navigation projects. In close collaboration with the Water Quality Monitoring Specialist, the incumbent contributes to the implementation of the PWQ, and assists the Secretariat in minimizing and mitigating the extent of negative effects on water quality due to navigation accidents and pollution spills. He or she contributes to the MRC Secretariat planning activities on navigation and waterborne transport sector led by the Planning Division.

Requirements - Skills, Qualifications, Experience
  • Certificate:
  • University degree (Master’s or higher) in one or more of the following disciplines: maritime and/or inland transport, transport planning, waterway safety, risk management in port and navigation operations.
  • 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:
  • Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in inland and/or maritime navigation, waterway safety, environmental management, project management and engineering.
 

How to Apply

The MRC is an equal opportunity employer. The organization welcomes applications from all qualified candidates from Cambodia during this round. 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:

  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 CV that must not be longer than five pages.
  3. the MRC Personal History Form.

The candidate must send his/her application via e-mail to the Cambodia National Mekong Committee Secretariat directly, using the contact details:

 
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Contact Details

Office Address
  • No. 576, National Road No. 2, Sangkat Chak Angrae Kraom, Khan Mean Chey, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
 
Contact Name
  • Cambodia National Mekong Committee
 
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