Communication Officer - Mekong River Commission

Division/Section: Environment Programme (EP), Environment Division

Post level: N/A

Work location: MRC Secretariat in Vientiane, Lao PDR with the possibility of travel to other MRC Member Countries

Contract type/ Duration: Service contract, 12 working months from May 2013 – April 2014 (5 working days/ week)

Key Responsibilities

• Edit and assist on production of EP’s publications, produced and provide technical advice on the MRC publication and quality standards.
• Update, populate and improve the EP web-site regularly.
• Promote environmental knowledge and information sharing in collaboration with MRC programmes and national and international partners.
• Collaborate with EP staff to propose and implement conferences, meetings workshops in the communication plan.
• Liaise with the MRC Communication Section with regards to contact with and use of the media and with information officers in other relevant organisations.
• Act as communication focal point for the EP and collaborate with the MRC Communication Section on all relevant matters.
• Work with all Divisions of the MRC to promote internal awareness raising and consistent messaging within the topics covered by the EP.
• Build and develop the capacity building plan of riparian staff to undertake said duties.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on the progress of implementation of the communication plan.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Postgraduate degree (or a minimum of ten years practical working experience) within the area of communications, public relations, editing
• A minimum of ten years experience in the communications or publishing field with international organisations or work experience within South East Asia or in the region is an advantage,
• Proven track record of excellent English oral and written communication skills
• Experience in the use of web-based information services, design and familiarity with commonly used design software
• Experience in dealing with printing and production of display materials
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills
• Good sense of initiative and sound judgment
• Knowledge of natural resources management/environmental awareness is desirable.
• Excellent command of the English language is required. Any working experience and/or knowledge of one or more riparian language (Khmer, Lao, Thai, Vietnamese) would be an advantage

Application procedures

The application should 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/section must be indicated in the cover letter.
The Terms of reference and other information can be downloaded below.

 

Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

The application should be sent to:
Mekong River CommissionOffice of the Secretariat in Vientiane (OSV)

P.O. Box 6101
Unit 18 Ban Sithane Neua, Sikhottabong District,
Vientiane 01000, Lao PDR.
Tel: (856) 21 263 263
Email: mrcs@mrcmekong.org

Closing date for applications:  18 April 2013

Terms of Reference

MRC Personal History Form