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 the Mekong water is managed & developed in the most efficient & sustainable manner that mutually benefits all Member Countries and minimises harmful effects on people and the environment in the Lower Mekong Basin.   The MRC Secretariat in Vientiane, Lao PDR is now recruiting a highly qualified candidate for the position of:     Division/Section: Office of the CEO Level: M-11 Work location: MRC Secretariat in Vientiane, Lao PDR Contract type/ Duration: Fixed-term Appointment / One year contract renewal   Job summary: The job holder is to increase the ability of the MRC to effectively communicate and consult with key stakeholders and partners (general public, media, development partners, NGOs and others). S/he maintains good internal communication on key issues, and informs the external audiences, in particular through the media, to raises awareness about the activities of the MRC in the region and internationally. S/he supports the development of MRC policies and strategies for international cooperation and public relations and ensures those policies and strategies are effectively implemented.   Qualifications/Requirements: ♦ Master’s degree in communications/ public relations/ journalism or other related field. In lieu of the Master’s degree, a Bachelor’s degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying professional experience may be accepted; ♦ 7 years of practical working experience in communications, public relations, external relations, social sciences; ♦ Work experience with international organisations and media relations; ♦ TOEIC certificate with 600 points and over is required.   The Job Description and other information can be obtained from the MRC website http://www.mrcmekong.org/working-with-mrc/employment/ and https://www.facebook.com/Mekong-River-Commission-165798426775632/timeline/. 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. Closing date for applications: 12 December 2017   Application procedures: Only nationals of Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand and Vietnam are eligible to apply. The application, in a single PDF file, must include (i) a cover letter outlining clearly how the candidate meets the requirements of the position, (ii) a detailed CV, and (iii) MRC Personal History Form. The position title and division must be indicated in the cover letter. MRC offers challenging job with attractive compensation package.   Candidates must send his/her application via e-mail to both MRC Secretariat and the National Mekong Committee in the candidate’s home country as per details below:   Mekong River Commission Office of the Secretariat in Vientiane (OSV) P.O. Box 6101, 184 Fa Ngoum Road Vientiane 01000, Lao PDR Email: [email protected]   Cambodia National Mekong Committee P.O.Box 623, 364 Monivong Blvd., Sangkat Phsar Doerm Thkouv, Khan Chamkar Mon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia Tel. (855-23) 216 514 Fax. (855-23) 218 506 E-mail:[email protected] or [email protected] or [email protected]   Lao National Mekong Committee Khunbulom Road, Chantabouly District, Vientiane, Lao PDR. Tel. (856-21) 260 983 Fax. (856-21) 260 984 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]   Thai National Mekong Committee Department of Water Resources 180/3 Rama 6 Road, Soi Phibul Watana Building, Phayathai, Bangkok 10400 Thailand Tel. (66-2) 271 6165, 271 6620 Fax. (66-2) 298 6605 E-mail: [email protected] Viet Nam National Mekong Committee 23 Hang Tre, Ha Noi, Viet Nam Tel. (84-4) 825 4785 Fax. (84-4) 825 6929 E-mail: [email protected]