Mekong River Commission

The Mekong River Commission (MRC) is the inter-governmental agency that works directly with the governments of Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand, and Vietnam on 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 the Mekong water is managed and developed in the most efficient and sustainable manner—that mutually benefits all Member Countries and minimises harmful effects on people and the environment in the Lower Mekong River Basin.

The MRC Secretariat in Vientiane, Lao PDR, is recruiting a highly-qualified candidate for the position of:

Consultant Type:                           Individual Consultant

Work location:                               Home-based and MRC Secretariat

Division:                                         Administration Division

Duration:                                        4 working days (May to June 2024)

Contract type:                                Special Service Agreement

Date posted:                                  19 March 2024

Closing date:                                  17 April 2024

Qualifications and Requirements:

Education Background:	BA in Business or Public Administration or Foreign Languages or Foreign Affairs or Public Relations, MA is preferred.
Working Experience:	At least 10 years experience in designing and conducting relevant professional training courses as a main trainer. At least 10 years experience in conducting soft-skills training (Communication, Interpersonal, Collaboration, Problem-solving Time Management, etc.) for adults in a group of more than 10 participants.
Required Skills and Expertise:	Communication, facilitation, interaction, presentation, inspiration, interpersonal and reporting, etc.
English competency:	Excellent command of English (spoken and written)
Other desirable requirements:	Knowledge of MRC Compliance with all MRC’s Rules and regulations regarding Consultancy Management Contract Monitoring and Closure Immediate availability will be considered an advantage.

Interested applicants may find more information about the position through the Terms of Reference.

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 (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, (iii) a Supplier Declaration Form (DDG-01), and (iv) a Personal History Form by registering at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MKJ7K36.

Organization: MRC
Location: Home-based
Application deadline: 2024-04-17
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