Job Title: Water Quality and Riverine Plastic Monitoring Intern
Work Location: Mekong River Commission Secretariat, Vientiane, Lao PDR
Division: Environmental Management Division
Contract Duration: Five months
Date Posted: 07 July 2025
Closing Date: 31 July 2025

About the Internship:

The Mekong River Commission is offering an internship opportunity for individuals interested in environmental science, particularly in water quality monitoring and plastic pollution in river systems. This internship is ideal for students or recent graduates in environmental science, water resources, or related fields who want to gain hands-on experience in regional monitoring programs.

Full information on roles, responsibilities, and qualifications can be found in the Terms of Reference at the bottom of the official announcement page.

The MRC is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Women are especially encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Application Requirements:

Applicants must submit a single PDF file that includes the following:

One. A cover letter

Two. An updated resume or curriculum vitae

Three. A completed MRC Internship Application Form (Form IG-01), available at:
Application Form Link: https://www.mrcmekong.org/assets/Upload/Form-IG-01.doc

Four. A reference letter from a university or academic institute

Submission Email:
Applications must be sent to: mrcshr@mrcmekong.org

More Information:
Full Terms of Reference are available at the official job posting page:
https://www.mrcmekong.org/empoyment-mrc/job-07072025-internship