Regional Consultant (for the 5th MRC Summit in 2027)

Mekong River Commission

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 Secretariat will organise the 5^th MRC Summit in Thailand in April 2027. To support the preparations and ensure effective administrative, logistical, and protocol arrangements, the Secretariat is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of:

Consultant Type:                        Individual Consultant

Work location:                   MRC Secretariat in Vientiane, Lao PDR, with travel to the events venue in Thailand as required

Division:                                          Administration Division

Duration/Contract type:         4 months (January-April 2027)

Consultancy Type:                     Special Service Agreement

Date posted:                                  29 September 2026

Closing date:                                 28 October 2026

Qualifications and Requirements:

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

• Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Event Management, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience in administrative coordination, conference management, protocol services, event management or logistics.
• Demonstrated experience supoprting regional or international meetings, conferences, or events involving high-level government officials and senior delegates.
• Good knowledge and understanding of government ministries, agencies, institutions and relevant official protocols.
• Strong organizational, communication, teamwork, planning, and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Fluency in spoken Lao and Thai
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications and its functional tools for administrative work.
• Experience working in an international or intergovernmental organization is 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