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Mekong River Commission Office of the Secretariat in Phnom Penh (OSP)

576 National Road, #2, Chak Angre Krom, P.O. Box 623, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Tel. (855-23) 425 353. Fax (855-23) 425 363

JOB DESCRIPTION

Office of the Secretariat in Vientiane (OSV), 184 Fa Ngourn Road,

P.O. Box 6101, Vientiane, Lao PDR Tel: (856-21) 263 263. Fax: (856-21) 263 264

Job Title Agriculture and Irrigation Specialist Division Planning Division Level M12 Report to Director Job Code RP022.P/S Date of verification March 2016 Duty Station Office of the Secretariat in Vientiane, Lao PDR

The Mekong River Commission The Mekong River Commission (MRC) was established by the 1995 Agreement on Co­operation for the Sustainable Development of the Mekong River Basin, between the governments of Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand and Viet Nam. The role of the MRC is to coordinate and promote cooperation in all fields of sustainable development, utilization, management and conservation of the water and related resources of the Mekong River Basin.

The MRC Secretariat is the operational arm of the MRC. It provides technical and administrative services to the Joint Committee and the Council to achieve the MRC's mission.

VISION for the Mekong River Basin: An economically prosperous, socially just and environmentally sound Mekong River Basin

VISION for the Mekong River Commission: A world class, financially secure, International River Basin Organisation serving the Mekong countries to achieve the basin Vision

MISSION of the Mekong River Commission To promote and coordinate sustainable management and development of water and related resources for the countries' mutual benefit and the people's well-being

MRCS values Integrity Transparency Mutual respect Professionalism Accountability Results orientation

1. Job Summar I Job Statement The jobholder supports the development and implementation of agriculture and irrigation activities in the MRC from a sustainable & inte rated water use ers ective.

2. Main tasks and responsibilities Under the management direction of the Division Director and technical advice of the Chief river basin planner, the incumbent performs the following duties:

• Design and coordinate implementation of the agriculture and irrigation guidelines and activities at the regional level,

• Contribute to the identification and development of possible future scenarios related to food security in the basin;

• Monitor and provide regular update on agriculture and irrigation trends and issues in the basin and provide technical recommendations on capturing development opportunity in irrigation expansion, mitigating transboundary risks and addressing interlinked issue of drought and climate change adaptation;

• Support the development and implementation of the Basin Development Strategy, Mekong Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan, flood management and drought management strategies and other basin-wide strategies;

• Contribute to the development of relevant technical guidelines as led by other specialists I Divisions;

• Support coordination of agriculture/irrigation data inputs for the Technical Support Division to manage under the MRC's regional databases and Information System;

• Support the work of the MRC's regional technical/expert group related to agriculture/irrigation (if applicable), and contribute to the work of other regional groups as required;

• Ensure that relevant knowledge and products developed by the MRC are available at the national level to assist decision-making processes;

• Provide relevant technical inputs to the assessments of risks and impacts of decisions on water resources management and development in the basin;

• Perform other relevant tasks as required.

3. Scope of Authority a) Supervision requirements: The position does not require any formal supervisory responsibilities. However, technical guidance of consultants and quality control may be required.

b) Level of autonomy: Decision making follows defined procedures. The position does not administer a budget, yet has responsibility for ensuring the financial accountability of MRC.

c) level of problem solving required: Problem solving skill is expected and the incumbent must display sensitivity, initiative and creativity

d) Level and type of communications required: Communications are wide, within and outside the on:ianisation, and require considerable oral and written skills

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4. Qualification requirements Certificate University degree (Master or higher) in agricultural, engineering,

agronomy, soil science or related disciplines Additional • TOEIC certificate with 600 points and over is required. An certificates 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 work experience in irrigation and agriculture development and management

• Implementation of programmes/projects in a multicultural and international environment, and in particular with relevant line agencies of the MRC Member Countries

5. Competencies Knowledge Level (1-3)

1 =Required 2 = Desirable 3 =Optional

Irrigated aqriculture development and manaqement 1 Strateav formulation and planning 2 Water resources management 2 Impact analysis 2 Drouaht management 2 Reaional knowledge of the Mekong River Basin 3

Skills Level (1-3) 1 =Required 2 = Desirable 3 =Optional

Excellent command of spoken and written English 1 Presentation 2 Project planning and management 2 Communication 2

Attitudes Level (1-3) 1 =Required 2 = Desirable 3 =Optional

Strong willingness and ability to work inter-disciplinarily 1 Willinaness to travel within and outside the region .2

6. Remuneration The remuneration package, subject to change, includes (i) annual net base salary exempt from tax by Lao authorities, starting at US$ 41,670 (M12, step I); (ii) MRC's contribution to staff member's Provident Fund of 14% of basic salary upon completion of 3 years in service; (iii) Contribution of MRC to Health and Accident insurances (on shared basis with employee); (iv) other entitlements and benefits such as dependency allowance, 6 weeks' annual vacation; sick leave, maternity leave etc.

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Non-resident staff members receive an additional (i) 7% of basic salary for Post Adjustment allowance; (ii) 7% of basic salary for Hardship allowance; (iii) Rental subsidy of 40% of the rent rate up to maximum of US$ 6,000 annual; (iv) Education Grant of 75% of max. expense of US$ 13,000; (v) Travel cost and Shipment expenses on assignment and upon separation; (vi) other entitlements and benefits such as Relocation Grant allowance, Home Leave Travel, Education Grant Travel, etc.

The duration of the assignment of MRC Riparian Professional Staff is up to maximum 6 years according to 1995 Mekong Agreement and Procedural Rules.

THE MRCS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO APPOINT A CANDIDATE AT A LEVEL LOWER THAN THE ADVERTIZED LEVEL OF THE POST.

7. Remarks - The Job Description is subject to revisions by the MRC.

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Mekong River Commission (MRC) 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.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES The MRC Secretariat has two office locations in Phnom Penh, Cambodia and Vientiane, Lao PDR is now recruiting the highly qualified candidate for the position of:

Location: Mekong River Commission Secretariat in Vientiane, Laos Contract: Fixed-term Appointment I One-year contract renewal

1) Chief Strategy and Partnership Officer 1 Position (Attached to Office of the CEO) 2) Personal Assistant to CEO 1 Position (Attached to Office of the CEO) 3) Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist 1 Position (Attached to Office of the CEO) 4) Communication Officer (Press) 1 Position (Attached to Office of the CEO) 5) Chief Finance Officer 1 Position (Attached to Administration Division) 6) Finance Analyst 1 Position (Attached to Administration Division) 7) Procurement Officer 1 Position (Attached to Administration Division) 8) Governance officer 1 Position (Attached to Administration Division) 9) Librarian 1 Position (Attached to Administration Division) 10) Information Technology Officer 1 Position (Attached to Administration Division) 11) Chief Human Resources officer 1 Position (Attached to Administration Division) 12) Human Resources Officer 1 Position (Attached to Administration Division) 13) Chief River Basin Planner 1 Position (Attached to Planning Division) 14) Climate Change Adaptation Specialist 1 Position (Attached to Planning Division) 15) Sustainable Hydropower Specialist 1 Position (Attached to Planning Division) 16) Agriculture and Irrigation Specialist 1 Position (Attached to Planning Division) 17) Socio-economic specialist 1 Position Attached to Planning Division) 18) Stakeholder Engagement Specialist 1 Position (Attached to Planning Division)

Work location: Office of Mekong River Commission Secretariat in Phnom Penh, Cambodia (OSP) Contract: Fixed-term Appointment I One-year contract renewal

19) Communication Officer (outreach) 1 Position (Attached to Office of the CEO) 20) Finance Officer 1 Position (Attached to Administration Division) 21) Administration & Procurement Officer 1 Position (Attached to Administration Division) 22) Chief Environment Management Officer 1 Position (Attached to Environmental Management Division) 23) Ecosystem and Wetland specialist 1 Position (Attached to Environmental Management Division) 24) Fisheries management specialist 1 Position (Attached to Environmental Management Division) 25) Fisheries and aquatic ecology officer 1 Position (Attached to Environmental Management Division) 26) Water Quality Officer 1 Position (Attached to Environmental Management Division) 27) Chief Hydrologist 1 Position (Attached to Technical Support Division) 28) Water & Climate monitoring specialist 1 Position (Attached to Technical Support Division) 29) Remote sensing & GIS specialist 1 Position (Attached to Technical Support Division) 30) Modeller 1 1 Position (Attached to Technical Support Division) 31) Modeller 2 1 Position (Attached to Technical Support Division) 32) Information System and database specialist 1 Position (Attached to Technical Support Division) 33) Navigation operations specialist 1 Position (Attached to Technical Support Division) 34) River flood forecasting specialist 1 Position (Attached to Technical Support Division) 35) Operational hydro-meteorologisUforecaster 1 Position (Attached to Technical Support Division)

RECRUITMENT TIMELINE- !VJRCS NEW STRUCTURE FOR RIPARIAN PROFESSIONAL POSITION (FROM Ml l-Ml3) UPDATED ON 4 APRIL 2016

Time line No of Tasks Activities Responsibility Status

7 April 2016 1 Vacancy Announcement :MRCS (HRS) In process (3 weeks)

27 April 2016 2 Application Closing date NM Cs/MR CS In plan All applicants submit their application to NMCs with Cc :MRCS

4 May 2016 ,..,

NMCs to send applications and list of NM Cs In Plan ;J

candidates to MRCs

13 May 2016 4 Screening and shortlisting process - :MRCS Panel In plan Batch 1 Members Screening and shortlisting by the MRCS

20 May 2016 5 Screening and shortlisting process - :MRCS Panel In plan Batch 2 Members Screening and shortlisting by the MRCS

20 May 2016 6 Informing & Scheduling for MRCS In Plan interviewing

25 May 2016 7 Preparation for the test and interview MRCS In Plan

26 May - 24 June 2016 8 Test and interview - Batch 1 :MRCS Panel In plan (31 Positions) Members/Shortlisted

candidates 30 May- 28 June 2016 9 Approval of the selection - Batch 1 MRCS In plan

CEO review & Approval

27 June- 15 July 2016 10 Test and interview -Batch 2 MRCS In plan (23 Positions)

29 June - 8 July 2016 11 Job Offer- Batch 1 MRCS In plan

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11-22 July 2016 12 Test and interview - Batch 3 MRCS In plan (10 Positions)

28-30 June 2016 13 Final Selection - Batch 2 MRCS CEO review & Approval

12-25 July 2016 14 Approval of the selection - Batch 3 MRCS CEO review & Approval

30 June - 26 July 2016 15 Job Offer - Batch 2 & 3 MRCS

June -August 2016 16 New staff on board MR CS/Staff

MekongRiver Commission Office of lhe Secrelariol in Phnom Penh (OSP) 57 6 National Rood, 112, Chok Ang re Krom, P.O. !lox 623, Phnom Penh. Cnmhodin Tel. (855-23) 425 353. Fox (855-23) 415 363

Orlice of the Secretarial in VJenliane (OSV), Office of rhe Chief Executive Officer 184 fa Ngoum Road, P.O. !lox 6!01, Vicr11iane, Lao PDR Tel: (856-11) 263 263. Fax·. (856-21) 263 264

FACSIMILE REF FAX NO: MK- OSVOI8/l6 To: Facsimile No.: 662-298 6605 Bangkok, Thailand

Dear Sir,

Date: 5 April 2016 Number of page(s): (including this page)

Subject: Vacancy announcement for 35 Riparian Professional Positions

The MRC Secretariat would like to forward to you the vacancy announcement and the job description of 35 Riparian Professional positions for your information.

In order to access a larger pool of candidates, the Secretariat will post the vacancies in The Nation Newspaper and well-known national job-listing •vebsites including www.jobsdb.com and MRCS Recruitment Channels Network. We would be gratefol ifTNMC could distribute these vacancies to relevant ministries and line agencies.

The closing date for the applications is 27 April 2016. We would like to kindly request your active support in sending a list of candidates from Thailand to the JvIRCS by 4 May 2016. During this critical transition period, this deadline will need to be implemented strictly in order for the Secretariat to move forward with the recrnitment process, including sho11-Iisting applicants, scheduling testing and interviews in May, and selection by mid-June. The new staff are then expected to be onboard in July in line with the start of the new structure approved by the MRC Council.

Thank you for your continued support at this extremely critical time.

Director General Ministry ofNatural Resources and Environment Vice-Chairperson of Thai National Mekong Committee Member of the MRC Joint Committee for Thailand Chairperson of the MRC Joint Committee for 2016 Thai National Mekong Committee 180/J Rama 6 Road. Soi Phibul Watana Buildina Phayathai, Bangkok. I 0400 Thailand

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Yours sincerely,

Pham Tuan Phan Chief Executive Officer

MRC Secretariat