Chief Environment Management Officer

GeneralPosted 2 mo ago

Location

Laos

Job Type

FULLTIME

Experience

13+ Years

Level

Executive

Work Mode

On-site

Languages

English

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About the role

The jobholder is the Lead Technical staff of the Division and supports the Director in overseeing the technical work of the Division and guiding the technical work of other specialists.
Specifically, he/she is responsible for developing and implementing basin-wide environmental management strategy and cooperation mechanisms and promotes the sustainable use of the water and related resources in the LMB, in close consultation with the lead technical staff of the Planning Division.
He or she is responsible for promoting environmental policy for sustainable development of the LMB.
The position supports the Director in leading the implementation of MRC’s core river basin management functions related to environmental monitoring (CRBMF 1), environmental analysis and assessment (CRBMF 2) and environmental management planning support (CRBMF 3).

Requirements

Master's Degree in environmental science, environmental management, natural resources management, or other relevant fields.
A doctorate is desirable.
Experience in environmental management, including technical leadership role for 13 years as a minimum.
TOEIC certificate with 600 points and over is required.
An equivalent internationally recognized certificate or a university degree from an internationally recognized academic institution whose instruction is in English may also be considered.
Extensive experience in Environmental Impact Assessment.
Experience in management of complex projects.
Experience in watershed management.
Experience in bilateral, international relations.
Extensive experience in social and economic development relating to water and environment would be an advantage.

Required Skills

Environmental ScienceEnvironmental ManagementNatural Resources ManagementTechnical LeadershipEnvironmental Impact AssessmentManagement of Complex ProjectsWatershed ManagementBilateral RelationsInternational RelationsSocial and Economic DevelopmentTOEICwatershed management

Schedule & Flexibility

Schedule:full-time

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefit package
Challenging and rewarding international working environment
Opportunities to be exposed to multi-dimensional development disciplines
Interacting with regional and international colleagues and partners
Capacity and professional development in regional and international meetings, forums and conferences

About Mekong River Commission

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The Mekong River Commission (MRC) is an inter-governmental organization working with the governments of Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand, and Vietnam to address common interests, jointly manage shared water resources and promote sustainable development.

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