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Dear Sir,

Subject: Vacancy announcement for Junior Riparian Professionals - Batch J 0

The MRC Secretariat would like to forward to you the vacancy announcement and the jobdescription of the Junior Riparian Professional- Batch 10. The vacancy announcement will soonbe advertised in The Nations newspaper. In order to access a larger pool of candidates, theSecretariat will post the vacancy on well-known national job-listing websites includingwww.jobsdb.com . www.jobthai.com and MRCS Recruitment Channels Network. We would begrateful if you could widely and actively distribute this vacancy to relevant ministries and lineagencies.

The closing date for all applications is 18 October 2013. We would appreciate it if you couldkeep the MRCS informed of the applications received. It would be useful if officers from theTNMC and MRCS eould jointly conduct the selection process. We expect that the selection willbe completed within 2013 enabiing the selected JRPs to start their assignments in mid-November 2013 and fully participatein the training programme.

Thank you for your continued support.

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Yours sincerely,

HaIlS GuttmanChief Executive Officer

Mekong River Commission Secretariat

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The role of MRC is to promote and coordinate sustainable management and development of water andrelated resources for the countries' mutual benefit and the people's well-being.

The MRC Secretariat is now recruiting highly qualified candidates for the position of

JUNIOR RIPARIAN PROFESSIONALS (JRP)

3 positions from each Member Country

The JRP positions are funded by the JRP Project under the Integrated Capacity Building Programme(ICBP). The selected candidates will have opportunities to undertake an English language training course.general management and related integrated water resources management courses (which might take 2 to3 months), and on-the-job training with the MRC programmes for 6 months. The location will be at theoffices of the MRC Secretariat in Phnom Perth, Cambodia, or in Vientiane. lac PDR depending on the en-the-job training (OJT) proposal. SUbject to availability of funding, work requirements and learning objective,JRPs might have the opportunity to participate in training courses which might require travelling within theMRC member countries.

Targeted candidates are riparian nationals who are under 35 years from:

a. The four National Mekong Committees and line Ministriesb. Public universities and training institutes in the riparian countries: andc. Tributary river basin organizations (RBO) or provincial/sub-area organizations related to the

Mekong River. .These national riparian should also have a Master degree or Bachelor Degree in integrated water -t.rlresources management or related disciplines and must be proficient in English. f/\

For more information of the training programme, the JRP project, and procedures for application,interested candidates are encouragedto visit the MRC website at:

IlttpJlwwl'v. mrcmekong.oralworking-wilh-mrc!junior-riparian-professiona/si

Only nationals from Cambodia. Lao PDR. Thailand and Viet Narn are eligible to apply. The applicationshould include (i) a cover letter outlining clearly how the candidate meets the requirements of theposition; (ii) a detailed CV; (iii) the JRP Application Form; (iv) the on-tire-job training proposal; and(v) a copy of passport which must be valid for more than six months. The application should be sentto the National Mekong Committee in the applicant's home country. Women are encouraged to apply. Onlyshort-listed candidates will be notified.

The OJT Proposal is a compulsory part of the application. Without this document the application isconsidered incomplete and will not be eligible for short-listing. The template is available at the MRCwebsite at http://wW'.''I.mrcmekonq.orglworkinq-with"mrcijunior-riparian-professionalsJ./Jow-fo-applY/ - JRPvacancy announcementAll short-listed candidates are required to take the English screening test and participate in an interview.

Closing date for applications: 18 October 2013, 4,30pm 'IfMRC is an equal opportunity employer. Please send your application to the national Mekong Committee inyour country with the following addresses:

Cambodia National Mekong CommitteeP.O.Box 623. 364 Monivong Blvd..Sangkat Phsar Doerm Thkouv, Khan ChamkarMon. Phnom Penh, CambodiaTel. (855-23) 216514 Fax. (855-23) 218 506E-mail: ousophanna@cnmc.gov.kh

Thai National Mekong CommitteeDepartment of Water Resources180/3 Rama 6 Road, Soi Phibul Watana BuildingPhayathai, Bangkok 10400 ThailandTel. (66-2) 2716165.2716620Fax. (66-2) 2986605E-mail: tnrnf.@<:jwr.malL£QJt).

lao National Mekong CommitteePrime Minister's Office. Vientiane, Lao PDRTel. (856-21) 260 981-3 Fax. (856-21) 260 984E-mail: lnmc.rnekong@gmail.com

Viet Nam National Mekong Committee23 Hang Tre, Ha Noi, Viet NamTel. (84-4) 8254785 Fax. (84-4) 8256929E-mail: vnmc ..oersonnel@gmai!.com

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Guidelines for JRP's On-the-Job Training Project (OJTP)

(To be attached with the JRP Application)

The starting point for the On-the-Job Training Project of each JRP will be the OJTproposal submitted by each JRP along with their application to join the project. TheMRCS advertises a list of the available on-the-job project assignments with theMRCS programmes when the opportunities for each Batch of JRPs are advertised.Interested candidates should review the list of projects carefully and conduct detailedresearch on the MRC website \v\~'\v.mrcmckont!.org to develop a clear understandingof the work of the various Programmes and Sections of the MRC Having decided onthe most interesting and the most suitable OJT project, each candidate will prepare ashort concept note to describe that project that s/he wants to carry throughout duringthe period of JRP assignment at the MRC Secretariat. The concept note shouldemphasize on what skills. knowledge and hands-on experience you want to gain fromthe JRP Project and how you would apply them back at your organization. During thefirst two months of the project, you will have ample opportunity to further developyour plan of action with technical assistance from the Project Team.

Outline for JRP's OJT project proposalBackground information (Maximum I page)• Your name, position, organization and country• Please inform us briefly about the type, history, vision, mission, goal, leadership,

management, personnel. financial resources. etc. of your organization.• Who are the clients of your organization? What about the services provided to

them?• Please describe briefly your position. tasks, responsibilities. available resources.

your specific experiences and qualifications, etc.?

OJT Project Proposal (Plan of Action Maximum 2 pages)Please Identify )'our first choice OJT Project from the list of Projects Advertisedby MRCSThe Topics to Cover in Your Proposal Arc:

• Brief description of how the project would be undertaken during yourparticipation in the JRP assignment.

• Please indicate how your current skills and experience will contribute to theselected O.lT project

• List down specific skills, knowledge and hand-on experience you want to haveduring your participation in the JRP assignment.

• Describe how you would apply what you learned when you return to your homeorganization.

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Mekong River CommissionOffice of the Secrelarial in Phnom Penh (OSP)576 Nctrcoel Rocd, #2, Chok Angfe Krom,

PO. Box 613. PhnomPenh,·CsmbodiaTel (S55-23)425 353. fax (855-23)425 363

Office of Ihe S.ecrelcrial in Vie"';one (OSV),Office ofthe Chief Execottve Officer184 Fe Ngoum Reoe;!,

PO. Box (dOL, Vieuriane, Lao PDRrer: (856-21) 263263. Fax: (856-21) 263 26<1

JOB DESCRIPTION

Integrated Capacity Building Programme (lCBP)Junior Riparian Professional (JRP) Project

Title: Junior Riparian Professional (JRP)

M RC Secretariat (Vientiane, Lao PDR and Phnom Perth, Cambodia),

JRP Project Manager and supervisor for on-the-job-training (OJT)

Approximately 3 month training on different IWRM related disciplines andEnglish skills and 6 monthson-the-job training.

Duty station:

Reporting to:

Tentative Duration:

I. Background

The Mekong River Commission (MRC) was established by the 1995 Agreement 011 Co-operationfor theSustainable Development of the Mekong River Basin, between the governments of Cambodia, Lao PDR,Thailand and Viet Narn. In accordance with this Agreement, the Mission of ivlRC is: "To promote andcoordinate sustainable management and development of water and related resources for the countries'mutual benefit and the people's wcll being by implementing strategic programmes and activities andproviding scientific information and policy advice."

Strengthening capacity for young professionals from the Lower Mekong Basin in areas related to I\VRMis one of the key components of the MRC Integrated Capacity Building Programme (ICBP). Over 150riparian officials have participated in the scheme since its inception. the majority of whom are stillserving their governments and regional organizations in the areas of Mekong development andcooperation.

2. Objective

The project aims to stimulate the sustainable development of the natural. economic. and social potentialsof the Mekong basin by:

Raising the level of competence of young riparian professionals involved in the development ofMekong River Basin in core international river basin competencies; and

Building up capacity of young academics and members of tributary river basin organizations inMRC member countries to enable them to replicate the training modules basin-wide.

Training Activities on lWRM and related disciplines

Selected JRP will have the right to take part in the different training courses organized by the JRPProject. Different training courses i.e. English skills. project cycle management, strategic planning,Project Cycle Management facilitation, communication, integrated water resource management, Gender.Leadership etc. These training courses once planned. selected JRPs will be informed for preparation

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Under the overall supervision of the JRP Project Manager and the direct supervision of the OJTsupervisor (to be assigned). the JRP will undertake an on-the-job assignment to continuously work onincreasing his/her knowledge and skills and expand the network of IWRIv! with colleagues andstakeholders.

The on-the-job phase is a practical assignment for each JRP to work on throughout the whole JRPassignment. The duration or the assignment is 6 months.

Ouline UNESCO - /llE training course 011 Integrated River Basin Management

In addition to the above standard courses, each JRP will have the option to undertake an on-line courseon Integrated River Basin Management or related subjects provided by UNESCO - IHE during theirassignment. During JRP Phase II the on-line course proved quite demanding tor a number of the JRPsand hence the decision was made 10 provide it as an optional rather than compulsory course.

After the JRP Assignment

A JRP Alumni will be established to retain links with JRPs who have completed the programme and toprovide a support mechanism as they establish their careers in IWRM and as they apply the IWRMknowledge and skills at their originating organizations.

3. Scope of authorityLevel of problem solving required: Problem solving for the JRP will refer to the OJTsupervisor and JRP Project ManagerLevel and type of communication required: Communications within the project andthroughout the whole project line and 'with other MRC work programmes and externalorganization need to follow the MRC procedures.

4. Competencerequirement

Core Values: Integrity. professionalism and respect for diversity.Core Competencies: Communication, teamwork, planning and organrzmg, accountabilitv.creativity. client orientation. commitment to continuous Iearning, and technological awareness.

5. Post-specificrequirementsAll participants require a Bachelor or Master degree in IWRM related fields or equivalenttraining and/or work experience. Some of the water resource professionals may not be masterdegree holders but have worked in .MRC-retated institutions tor several years and have stronginterest to gain a deeper IWRM knowledge. skills and experience to strengthen their career. Theyshould be given opportunity to apply for the JRP posts.At least :2 years of practical experience in integrated water resource management and relatedfields;Only nationals of Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand and Viet Nam are eligible to apply. Age of35 years old or below;Very good command of English skills (reading, writing, speaking. listening and understanding) isessential as the training activities as well as the on-the-job training scheme will be conducted inEnglish;Every applicant must take a standard test provided by an independent English testing center andmust achieve a minimum score equivalent to IELTS 4.5;Competent in using MS Office software: Microsoft Word. Excel, PowerPoint. Knowledge ofother software used in the area of water work is a plus;Good inter-personal and communication skills - the ability to work independently as well asteam spirit and active participation at the training activities is desirable.

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Briefinformation Oil remuneration

1.. During the period at the MRC Secretariat, the JRPs remuneration package, subject to change.includes (i) monthly net base training allowance exempt from tax by Laos and Cambodiaauthorities, at USS 800.00 per month; (it) Annual leave of two and a half days per month; (Hi)Contribution of MRC to Health and Accident insurances; (iv) other entitlements sick leave.maternity leave etc.

Non-resident JRPs receive an additional (i) lump sum of USS 300.00 per month as a subsidy of livingabroad; (ii) Travel expenses on assignment and upon completion of JRP assignment

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