The Mekong River Commission (MRC) is the only inter-governmental agency that works directly with the governments of Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand, and Vietnam on 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 and developed in the most efficient and sustainable manner—that mutually benefits all Member Countries and minimises harmful effects on people and the environment in the Lower Mekong River Basin.
The MRC Joint Committee invites nominations of highly qualified candidates for the position of:
Audit Committee Member
Consultant Type: Individual Consultant
Work location: Home-based and MRC Secretariat Office in Vientiane, Lao PDR
Division: Administration Division
Duration/Contract type: Three years term (possible renewable)
Consultancy Type: Special Service Agreement (SSA)
Date posted: 27 July 2026
Closing date: 26 August 2026
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Advanced university degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in finance, accounting, business administration, or other related fields. Professional qualification in accountancy (e.g., Chartered Accountant or Certified Public Accountant) is desirable.
- At least 15 years experience as a senior official/principal in the field of auditing, finance, accounting or related areas, including at least five (5) years working at the international level.
- A minimum of 15 years experience as a senior practitioner of his/her profession or has been connected with the MRC in senior official capacity for at least five (5) years. However, he/she must not have been connected with the MRC Secretariat in any capacity during the three (3) years preceding appointment.
- Strong knowledge or experience relevant to the evolving risk profile through formal qualifications, professional certifications, or board-level oversight experience in domain such as cybersecurity is desirable.
- Strong integrity, independence, objectivity, and sound professional judgement.
- Fluency in spoken and written English.
- Immediate availability will be considered an advantage.
Interested applicants may find more information about the position through the Terms of Reference at the bottom of this page.
The MRC is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Women are especially encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
Application procedures:
The application, in a single PDF file, must include:
- A cover letter (not longer than 1.5 pages) that outlines clearly how the candidate meets the requirements of the position. The position Title and Division must also be indicated.
- A detailed CV that must not be longer than five (5) pages.
- An Application Form by registering at the following: APPLICATION LINK
- Terms of Reference: TOR