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.

 

As the MRC Secretariat works extensively with a diverse range of documents, including reports, briefs, and handbooks, the Secretariat in Vientiane, Lao PDR, is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of:

 

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer to Support Implementation of the GEF Mekong Fisheries Project

 

Consultant Type:                             Individual Consultant

Work location:                                  Office of the MRC Secretariat in Vientiane, Lao PDR

Division:                                              Environmental Management Division

Duration/Contract type:              12 Months (1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027)

Consultancy Type:                         Service Contract

Date posted:                                      03 June 2026

Closing date:                                      02 July 2026

 

               

Qualifications and Requirements:

 

The following are minimum requirements for a successful consultant for the position:  

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Monitoring and Evaluation, Environmental Science, Fisheires Management, Natural Resources Management, Project Management, Economic Statistics, Social Sceinces, or related field;
• A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in project monitoring and evaluation, preferably in regional, environmental, fisheries, biodiversity, or natural resources management project;
• Demonstrated experience in results-based management (RBM), monitoring frameworks, indicator development, data management, and donor reporting systems;
• Familiarity with GEF project monitoring and reporting requirements is highly desirable;
• Experience in database management, data analysis, and reporting tools;
• Experience working with regional organizations, international development projects, or MRC Member Countries is an advantage;
• Good understanding of environmental and social safeguards and gender mainstreaming principles;
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills;
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines;
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to coordinate with diverse stakeholders and technical teams;
• Excellent command of written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of Khmer, Lao, Thai, or Vietnamese would be an advantage.
• 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:

1. 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.
2. A detailed CV that must not be longer than five (5) pages.
3. An Application Form by registering at the following: APPLICATION LINK
4. Terms of reference: TOR