{"id":19969,"date":"2026-07-06T05:26:42","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T05:26:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobsnocap.com\/?post_type=job&#038;p=19969"},"modified":"2026-07-06T05:26:42","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T05:26:42","slug":"senior-user-researcher-and-stakeholder-engagement-expert","status":"publish","type":"job","link":"https:\/\/jobsnocap.com\/lo\/job\/senior-user-researcher-and-stakeholder-engagement-expert\/","title":{"rendered":"Senior User Researcher and Stakeholder Engagement Expert"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"pvc_stats_19969\" class=\"pvc_stats total_only\" data-element-id=\"19969\" style=\"\"><i class=\"pvc-stats-icon medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.0\" viewbox=\"0 0 502 315\" preserveaspectratio=\"xMidYMid meet\"><g transform=\"translate(0,332) scale(0.1,-0.1)\" fill=\"\" stroke=\"none\"><path d=\"M2394 3279 l-29 -30 -3 -207 c-2 -182 0 -211 15 -242 39 -76 157 -76 196 0 15 31 17 60 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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\u2014that mutually benefits all Member Countries and minimises harmful effects on people and the environment in the Lower Mekong River Basin.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>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:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Senior User Researcher and Stakeholder Engagement Expert<\/strong><\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Consultant Type: Individual Consultant<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Work location: MRC Regional Flood and Drought Management Centre, Phnom Penh, Cambodia<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Division: \u00a0Technical Support Division<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Duration\/Contract type: 12 Months (August 2026 \u2013 July 2027)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Consultancy Type: Service Contract<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Date posted: 24 June 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Closing date: 23 July 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Qualifications and Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The following are minimum requirements for a successful consultant for the position:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Master\u2019s degree in social sciences, development studies, environmental management, service design, public policy, natural resource management, sociology, risk disaster management or relevant interdisciplinary field.<\/li>\n<li>A minimum of 5 years of proven senior-level experience leading user research and stakeholder engagement specifically for service development (such as, in public services, climate, weather, flood, or disaster risk management services).<\/li>\n<li>At 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The candidate must have a proven ability to analyze and synthesize user research findings using a wide range of methodologies and techniques to develop actionable research insights.<\/li>\n<li>Strong practical experience (minimum 5 years) successfully integrating GEDSI considerations directly into research and engagement activities.<\/li>\n<li>Significant prior experience (minimum 3 years) working in the Lower Mekong region.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrated experience in hydrometeorological services, flood and drought forecasting, early warning systems, climate services, disaster risk reduction, or related fields is highly desirable and will be considered a strong advantage.<\/li>\n<li>Excellent facilitation, communication, and synthesis skills tailored for complex, multicultural, and multistakeholder environments.<\/li>\n<li>Proven experience in facilitating participatory processes, stakeholder consultations, and community-based training programs, especially within the context of Mekong countries (Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand and Viet Nam).<\/li>\n<li>A demonstrated willingness to learn and rigorously test new research and engagement techniques that have been utilized successfully elsewhere for the development of weather and climate services.<\/li>\n<li>Fluency in English (written and verbal) is essential. Knowledge of riparian languages is a strong asset.<\/li>\n<li>Immediate availability will be considered an advantage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Interested applicants may find more information about the position through the Terms of Reference at the bottom of this page.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Application procedures:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The application, <strong>in a single PDF file<\/strong>, must include:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>A cover letter (not longer than 1.5 pages) that outlines clearly how the candidate meets the requirements of the position. 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