VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
The Mekong River Commission (MRC) is the inter-governmental organization, working with the governments of Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand, and Vietnam to address their common interests, jointly manage shared water resources and promote the 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 Mekong water resources are managed and developed in the most efficient and sustainable manner for the mutual benefits all Member Countries and that harmful impacts on people and the environment in the Lower Mekong River Basin are minimised.
Besides the competitive salary and benefit package, the MRC offers a challenging and rewarding international working environment where staff members have opportunities to be exposed to multi-dimensional development disciplines, interacting with regional and international colleagues and partners, as well as receiving capacity and professional development in regional and international meetings, forums and conferences. Many professionals have secured excellent employment positions after their service with the MRC.
The MRC Secretariat is now recruiting a highly qualified candidate for the position of:
Chief Finance Officer
| Division/Office: | Administration Division |
| Salary Level: | M-13, Step I (Competitive salary and benefits package as mentioned in the Job Description) |
| Work Location: | MRC Secretariat in Vientiane, Lao PDR |
| Contract Type/Duration: | Fixed-term Appointment/One-year contract with annual renewal |
| Date posted: | 03 April 2026 |
| Closing date: | 02 May 2026 |
Only nationals of Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand and Viet Nam are eligible to apply.
The MRC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Women are especially encouraged to apply. In addition to the required qualifications, immediate availability will be considered as an advantage to the selection process. Interested applicants can find more information for each position in the Job Descriptions at the bottom of this page. Due to the high number of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
In addition to offering a competitive salary and benefits package, the MRC provides a dynamic and rewarding international working environment. Staff members have the opportunity to engage with multi-dimensional development disciplines, interact with regional and international colleagues and partners, and enhance their capacity and professional development through participation in regional and international meetings, forums and conferences. Many professionals have secured excellent employment opportunities following their tenure with the MRC.
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.
- A detailed CV that must not be longer than five (5) pages.
- An Application Form by registering at the following: MRC APPLICATION LINK
- Job Description: Job Description
