Modeller

SCOPE OF AUTHORITY
a) Supervision requirements: The position does not require any formal supervisory responsibilities.
b) Level of autonomy: Decision making follows defined procedures. The position does not administer a budget, yet has responsibility for ensuring the financial accountability of MRC.
c) Level of problem solving required: Problem solving skill is expected and the incumbent must display sensitivity, initiative and creativity
d) Level and type of communications required: Communications are wide, within and outside the organisation, and require considerable oral and written skills.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Certificate: University degree (Bachelor or higher) in modelling, environmental and water resources engineering, hydrology or similar relevant field.
- Additional Certificates: TOEIC certificate with 600 points and over is required. An equivalent internationally recognized certificate or a university degree from an internationally recognized academic institution whose instruction is in English may also be considered.
- Experience:
• Minimum 10 years of experience in mathematical modelling in water and related sectors;
• Excellent knowledge and professional experiences in a broad range of hydrological and hydrodynamic modelling or computer modelling techniques as applied to river-system simulation and flood forecasting
REMUNERATION
The remuneration package, subject to change, includes:
• Remuneration:
• Annual net base salary exempts from tax by Lao authorities, starting at M-11 Step 1 with US$ 33,440 with a living cost of 5% of the base salary;
• Non-residential staff members who are relocated to the duty station (Vientiane, Lao PDR or Phnom Penh, Cambodia) are granted with 7% on the post adjustment and 7% on hardship allowances annually, and a rental subsidy of USD500 monthly.
• Benefits:
• The MRC's contribution to staff member's Provident Fund (pension fund) of 14% of base salary per annum;
• Coverage of health insurance for staff and eligible dependents, and accident insurance (on a shared basis with the employee) for staff;
• Other entitlements and benefits such as dependency allowance (USD40/dependent), annual leave (30 days per year), sick leave (30 days per year), special leave with pay, maternity and paternity leaves, education grant (75% of maximum USD12,000 per an eligible child for non-residential staff and 5% of the base salary for resident staff), annual health check (subject to budget availability), annual vaccination including Covid-19 vaccines, and more;
• Non-resident staff members who are relocated to the duty station (Vientiane or Phnom Penh) are granted with a subsidized home leave, shipment of personal effects to and from the duty station up on joining and conclusion of service with the MRC Secretariat.
All MRC Secretariat staff members are subject to a six-month probationary period.
The duration of the assignment of MRC Riparian Professional Staff is up to a maximum 6 years according to 1995 Mekong Agreement.
THE MRCS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO APPOINT A CANDIDATE AT A LEVEL LOWER THAN THE ADVERTIZED LEVEL OF THE POST.