Spatial Planner and Land Use Management Specialist

Division/Section: Basin Development Plan Prorgramme, Planning Division

Post level: M-12

Work location: Vientiane, Lao PDR

Contract type/ Duration: Fixed-term appointment / One-year contract renewable

Key Responsibilities

• Work under supervision of the BDP Programme Coordinator;
• Develop a good appreciation of the development policies and plans of each Member Country and how these might affect land and water resources in the Mekong basin. Also develop a good appreciation of the extent to which regional initiatives (eg GMS, ASEAN) may influence the Basin;
• Assess the land use management and spatial planning processes and institutions in the Member Countries, including relevant sector processes and regulatory system requirements;
• Provide leadership to MRC’s activities and tools related to land use and land cover monitoring, land use management, and spatial planning;
• Provide advice on the development and maintenance of land cover and land use related information using the latest technologies;
• Lead the integration of land use in the basin planning process. Guide and support the formulation and assessment of a broadened set of Basin Development Scenarios. Support the implementation and updating of the IWRM-based Basin Development Strategy;
• Assess the impact of land use and land management practices on natural resources including water, soil, nutrients, plants and animals;
• Develop guidelines of best land use and management practices and spatial planning practices in the various geomorphological regions in the Mekong basin (flood plains, upland watersheds etc.);
• Provide inputs from areas of expertise and support the coordination of project level assessments for MRC prior consultation/agreement of significant projects and other activities;
• Lead working groups and facilitate workshops and meetings;
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Programme Coordinator and Director of Planning Division.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Master or higher degree(s) in natural/agricultural science, land use planning, natural resources management, development economics or other related disciplines.
• At least 12 years varied experience within government agencies with spatial planning, land use management, socio-economic development, or natural resources management.
• Experience within a consulting company delivering spatial planning and water and land related services would be an advantage.
• Good understanding of and experience in the Mekong River Basin
• Good analytical, organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work and cooperate in an international environment is a necessity.
• Fluency in English both spoken and written is required.

Application procedures

Only nationals of Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand and Viet Nam are eligible to apply. 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 section/division must be indicated in the cover letter.

The job description and other information can be downloaded from the box on the right.

 

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

The application should be sent to the National Mekong Committee in the applicant's home country, (addresses are found below)

Closing date for applications: 12 July 2013

Downloads

Job Descriptions

MRC Personal History Form

National Mekong Committee Contacts

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:ou_sophanna@cnmc.gov.kh

Lao National Mekong Committee

Prime Minister's Office,
Vientiane, Lao PDR
 Tel. (856-21) 260 981-3
 Fax. (856-21) 260 984
 E-mail: lnmc.mekong@gmail.com

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: tnmc@dwr.mail.go.th

Viet Nam National Mekong Committee

23 Hang Tre, Ha Noi, Viet Nam
 Tel. (84-4) 825 4785
 Fax. (84-4) 825 6929
 E-mail:vnmc.personnel@gmail.com