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River Flood Forecasting Specialist
with Mekong River Commission
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with Mekong River Commission
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:
Division/Office: Technical Support Division
Salary Level: M-12, Step 1 (USD 41,670 base salary per annum) plus other benefits as mentioned in the Job Description
Work Location: Regional Flood and Drought Management Centre, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Contract Type/ Duration: Fixed-term Appointment/One-year contract with annual renewal for a maximum of six years
Date posted: 28 June 2023
Job Summary:
The jobholder oversees the operation of the Regional Flood and Drought Management Centre (RFDMC) and ensures the provision of accurate and timely forecasting and early warning information products. The incumbent supports the Member Countries in managing the river flood forecasting along mainstream stations in the flood season, water level monitoring in the dry season and provides country-wide (LMB-wide only for Thailand) flash-flood guidance in flood season. Moreover, he or she supports the four core members in developing capacity for effective management of drought risks in the LMB. He or she therefore uses relevant monitoring systems and assures the timely dissemination of regional flood forecasts and warnings (alerts) to stakeholders, as well as information on drought.
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:
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: