Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Mekong River Commission Secretariat
Location: Vientiane, Lao PDR
Last Date: August 6, 2010
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MRC
Secretariat is looking for a high calibre candidate to fill the position of:
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
of
the Mekong River Commission Secretariat
The
CEO leads the MRC Secretariat; which has two office locations in Vientiane, Lao
PDR, and Phnom Penh, Cambodia, to become a world class, financially secure,
professional, international organization, serving Mekong countries to achieve
the Basin Vision. It ensures that the organization actively works for the
implementation of the MRC Mission through all its programmes and activities.
The
CEO is the strategic, structured, result-oriented, and neutral leader
responsible for inspiring the MRC Secretariat and other stakeholders to work
together to achieve a vision for a Mekong River Basin that is economically
prospersous, socially just, and environmentally sound.
The
CEO position is based at MRC Secretariat in Vientiane, Lao PDR. The recruitment
profile and the job description are given below. Women are encouraged to apply.
Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
Closing
date for applications: 6 August 2010
Only nationals of Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand and Viet Nam are eligible to
apply. An expression of interest should be sent to the National Mekong
Committee in the applicant’s home country as details below with a copy to MRC
Secretariat addressing to Ms. Bounthanome Mixap.
An expression of interest for the position should include the followings:
1 Personal Details
2 Curriculum Vitae
3 Candidate’s statement
4 MRC Personal History Form
Please find detailed expression of interest in the Recruitment Profile.
Cambodia National Mekong Committee
23 Mao Tse Toung Road, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Tel. (855-23) 218 727 Fax. (855-23) 218 506
E-mail:
ou_sophanna@cnmc.gov.kh
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Lao National Mekong Committee
Prime Minister’s Office, Vientiane, Lao PDR
Tel. (856-21) 260 981-3 Fax. (856-21) 260 984
E-mail:
lnmc@lnmcmekong.org
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Thai National Mekong Committee
Department of Water Resources
180/3 Rama 6 Road, Soi Phibul Watana Building
Phayathai, Bangkok 10400 Thailand
Tel. (66-2)
271 6165, 271 6620
Fax. (66-2) 298 6605
E-mail:
tnmc@dwr.mail.go.th
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Viet Nam National Mekong Committee
23 Hang Tre, Ha Noi, Viet Nam
Tel. (84-4) 3825 4785 Fax. (84-4) 3825 6929
E-mail:
vnmc.personnel@gmail.com
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Job title:
Chief Executive Officer
of the Mekong River Commission
Secretariat
Level of post:
Riparian Professional
Location:
MRC Secretariat, Vientiane, Lao
PDR
Duration:
One term of three years with possible extension of a further three years
1.
The Mekong River Commission and MRC
Secretariat
The Mekong River Commission (MRC) was established by the 1995
Agreement on Co-operation for the Sustainable Development of the Mekong River
Basin, between the governments of Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand and Viet Nam.
The role of the MRC is to co-ordinate and promote co-operation in all fields of
sustainable development, utilisation, management and conservation of the water
and related resources of the Mekong River Basin. The mission of the MRC is to
promote and coordinate sustainable management and development of water and
related resources for the countries’ mutual benefit and the people’s well-being.
The MRC Secretariat is the operational arm of the MRC. It
provides technical and administrative services to the Joint Committee (JC) and
the Council to achieve the MRC’s mission.
2.
Job Summary
The Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) leads the MRC Secretariat; which has two office
locations in Vientiane, Lao PDR, and Phnom Penh, Cambodia, to become a world
class, financially secure, professional, international organisation, serving
Mekong countries to achieve the Basin Vision. It ensures that the organisation
actively works for the implementation of the MRC Mission through all its
programmes and activities.
The CEO is
the strategic, structured, result-oriented, and neutral leader responsible for
inspiring the MRC Secretariat and other stakeholders to work together to achieve
a vision for a Mekong River Basin that is economically prosperous, socially just
and environmentally sound.
The CEO
will be an innovative and global thinker who can nurture current partnerships
while identifying and establishing new collaborations, capitalizing on
unrealized opportunities and translating an ambitious vision into realistic
strategies through a diversely funded operation. H/she will have the foresight
and ability to adopt infrastructure and organizational culture to accommodate
change and growth.
3.
Duties and Responsibilities
Overall
responsibilities:
3.1
Direct the Secretariat activities that are required to support the
implementation of “the Agreement of the Co-operation for the Sustainable
Development of the Mekong River Basin”, 5 April 1995, and other related
rules/procedures in force, and ensure timely implementation of the task assigned
by the JC and the Council and the funded projects.
3.2
Inspire Secretariat and other stakeholders to work together to achieve a vision
for a Mekong River Basin that is economically prosperous, socially just and
environmentally sound.
3.3
Maintain and improve contacts with development partners to sustain and
strengthen MRC’s fundraising activities.
3.4
Ensure that the Secretariat, National Mekong Committees (NMCs), MRC programme
and project staff and relevant line ministries understand and are working
towards implementation of the agreed vision for a MRC that is a world class,
financially secure, international river basin organisation, serving Mekong
Countries to achieve the Basin Vision.
3.5
Promote and strengthen co-operation among MRC member countries in sustainable
management and development of water and related resources for the countries’
mutual benefit and the people’s well-being by providing scientific information
and policy advice, and implementing strategic programmes and activities in
accordance with the 1995 Mekong Agreement.
3.6
Develop MRCS, under guidance of JC, to become an efficient, well organized,
enthusiastic, organizational culture that encourages efficiency, innovation,
professionalism and creativity.
3.7
Ensure that MRC presents a corporate identity that is consistent with its vision
and mission.
Specific
responsibilities:
3.8
Act on behalf of the MRC on the resources mobilization and matters recommended
by the Joint Committee and approved and delegated by the Council.
3.9
Advise the Joint Committee, and the Council through the Joint Committee,
overseeing regular information exchange and open communication, involving
strengthened Secretariat links with the Joint Committee for communication with
riparian government officials.
3.10
By
the authorization of the JC or Council, act as a designated agent or
representative of the Mekong River Commission at international meetings, with
the power to sign agreements on behalf of the MRC.
3.11
Foster effective working relationships with representatives of the MRC member
governments and with representatives of other national, international, regional
organizations and major stakeholders relevant to the interests of the MRC member
countries.
3.12
Liaise with development partners and potential
development partners to develop and strengthen partnerships that lead to
provision of financial and technical resources needed for the implementation of
the Strategic Plan and establish and maintain strategic alliances which
contribute to the effective operation of the MRC.
3.13
Reduce operating costs through initiatives to improve the efficiency of the
Secretariat and ensure that Secretariat operating costs are met.
3.14
Co-ordinate development activities in the Mekong River Basin.
3.15
Strengthen relationships between MRC and Dialogue Partners, China and Myanmar.
3.16
Oversee and facilitate resource mobilization and co-ordination, with full
accountability for funds channelled through the Secretariat.
3.17
Ensure that services provided by the Secretariat for projects, National Mekong
Committees, the Joint Committee and development partners are undertaken in a
professional, transparent, timely and efficient way.
3.18
Ensure the overall effective management and internal cohesion of the
Secretariat.
3.19
Complete implementation of the riparianisation process of the Secretariat in
order to increase the ownership and sustainability of the MRC.
3.20
Suggest an organizational structure that is best suited to the responsibilities
of the MRC Secretariat, oversee structural reforms to make MRCS an effective
organization. This organisational structure should be guided by the Joint
Committee and Council in line with the riparianisation process following the
results of the Independent Organizational Review of the MRC Secretariat and the
National Mekong Committees held end of 2006.
3.21
Restructure internal policies such as in the areas of finance, procurement,
recruitment, training and skills transfer, in line with the Strategic Plan, in
order to ensure greater efficiency, effectiveness, transparency and
accountability.
3.22
Encourage recruitment and staff development practices that will maximize the
capacity, sustainability and efficiency of the Secretariat under guidance of JC.
3.23
Formulate and implement a clear information policy regarding access to, and
communication of information internally and externally, including
Internet/e-mail policies and procedures.
3.24
Formulate and implement clear communication systems for enhanced co-ordination
between the Secretariat and the National Mekong Committees.
3.25
Actively pursue the implementation of the Strategic Plan of the Mekong River
Commission, by driving and promoting it both internally and externally,
including facilitation of the transition from a project to a programme-based
organization, and from an engineering to a co-operative results-based
development focus. Maintain and improve the MRC’s strategic planning cycle
process.
3.26
Ensure that the MRC meets requirements for planning, implementation, and
co-ordination so that the objectives of the Programmes can be achieved according
to best practice.
3.27
Commitment to ethical work practices and employment equity. Commitment to fair
and equitable application of rules and principles.
4.
Outputs to be Produced
4.1
Preparation of Annual Work Programme and updates on the progress and evolution
of the Strategic Plan.
4.2
Annual Report, including updates on the progress of key MRC activities and
Secretariat performance.
4.3
Organizational management effectiveness; clear policies,directions, and
decisions regarding human resources management and development, financial
systems, information, and communication. Being a change leader to improve a
better performance of the organization.
4.4
Updates to development partners and other stakeholders on MRC activities and
specific project/ programme implementation progress.
4.5
Required reports and studies for the Joint Committee.
4.6
Agendas, notices and necessary documentation for sessions of the Joint Committee
and Council pursuant to their respective Rules of Procedures and specific
instructions.
4.7
Proposed and recommended ways and means for progressive and effective
implementation of the Mekong Agreement of 1995.
4.8
Implementation and follow-up of the Strategic Plan including promotion and
support of coordinated, sustainable pro-poor development; enhancement of
effective regional cooperation, strengthening basin-wide environmental
monitoring and impact assessment; strengthening the IWRM capacity and knowledge
base.
4.9
Implementation of efficient programme coordination mechanisms including an
effective monitoring and evaluation tool for MRC programmes and projects.
4.10
Execution of the riparianisation process of the Secretariat as planned through
gradual replacement of international staff by riparian staff, increased efforts
in training and capacity building of riparian staff and proposals for adjustment
to the organizational set-up of the Secretariat.
4.11
Sufficient fundraising with the consistency of the amount of funds received with
MRC needs being the performance indicator.
4.12
Equitable distribution of riparian professional staff as per article 33 of the
1995 Agreement on the Cooperation for the Sustainable Development of the Mekong
River Basin.
5.
Supervision and Performance
Evaluation
5.1
The CEO is an employee of the Mekong River Commission, appointed by the Council,
chosen from a short-list of qualified candidates prepared by the Joint
Committee. CEO shall function and undertake his/her duties, responsibilities in
accordance with the 1995 Mekong Agreement and relevant rules stipulated in the
Rules of Procedures of the Council, of the JC and of the MRCS.
5.2
The CEO will undergo on an annual basis a performance evaluation by the Joint
Committee the outcome of which will be submitted to the Council.
5.3
The CEO will report to the JC and development partners for the operation of the
MRC Secretariat and be accountable for the satisfaction of the agreed major
performance indicators of the Secretariat in the meeting of programme and policy
objectives.
5.4
The CEO will submit his/her semi-annual plan of activities to be approved by the
JC.
6.
Competence Requirements
(a)
Core Values:
Integrity, professionalism, result-oriented, transparency,
fairness, good attitude toward development or non-profit organizations, and
respect for diversity.
(b)
Core Competencies:
Open communication, teamwork, planning and organising,
accountability, creativity, client orientation, commitment to continuous
learning, and technological awareness.
(c)
Managerial Competencies:
Vision, strategic and structured leadership, empowering others,
building trust, managing performance, and judgement/decision-making.
7.
Post-Specific Qualifications
7.1
At least master degree in one or more
of the following areas: Management, Development, Public Administration
Management, Water and/or Natural Resources Management, Economic,
Socio-economics.
7.2
At least 10years working experience as
the leader or Senior Management of an International Development or Non-Profit
organizations, or public sectors,
7.3
Fluency in all aspects of the English
language is essential. Working knowledge of more than one riparian languages is
an advantage.
7.4
Outstanding achievement in policy
development and implementation at chief or senior executive level, and proven
record of high-level management, preferably of an international organization,
ideally related to water or natural resources management.
7.5
Experience in restructuring or
improving the efficiency of the organization including institutional
arrangement; financial, human resources management and development, information
technology strategies and system.
7.6
Demonstrated high level skills in
managing similar size and complex organization, and capacity for the development
of solutions to complex problems.
7.7
Experience in international
development co-operation and resource mobilization strategy development and
co-ordination. High-level experience in dealing with regional and
extra-regional governments and institutions and in negotiating with development
partners.
7.8
Profound understanding of the
development needs, aspirations and vision of each riparian member country,
experience in the Mekong River Basin and familiarity with regional development
issues would be an advantage.
7.9
Profound understanding of the
objectives and provisions of the Mekong Agreement of 1995, co-operation
mechanism, areas of development activities and institutional framework.
7.10
Outstanding strategic, structured and
result-oriented leadership, management, organizational, communication,
interpersonal, cross-cultural and negotiating skills.
7.11
Executive experience in development of
organization management systems such as institutional arrangement, financial
systems, information technology strategies and systems, and human resource
management systems.
Remark: This
Job Description may be revised/modified by the Joint Committee with the
Council’s approval.
Brief
information on remuneration:
The
remuneration package includes (i) annual net base salary exempt from tax by Lao
authorities, competitive negotiable salary rate depending on qualifications,
professional experience, and other related factors, (ii) MRC’s contribution to
staff member’s Provident Fund of 14% of basic salary upon completion of 3 years
in service, (iii) Contribution of MRC to Health and Accident insurances (on
shared basis with employee), (iv) other entitlements and benefits such as
dependency allowance, 6 weeks’ annual vacation, sick leave, maternity leave, and
etc.
Non-resident
staff members receive an additional (i) 7% of basic salary for Post Adjustment
allowance, (ii) 7% of basic salary for Hardship allowance, (iii) Rental subsidy
of 40% of the rent rate up to maximum of US$ 6,000 annually, (iv) Education
Grant of 75% of max. expense of US$ 13,000, (v) Travel cost and Shipment
expenses on assignment and upon separation, (vi) other entitlements and benefits
such as Relocation Grant Allowance, Home Leave Travel, Education Grant Travel,
and etc.
The duration of
the assignment of MRC Riparian Professional Staff is up to maximum 6 years
according to the 1995 Mekong Agreement and Procedural Rules.
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