Navigation Operations Specialist

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Certificate: University degree (Master or higher) in one or more of the following disciplines: maritime and/or inland transport, transport planning, waterway safety, risk management in port and navigation operations
- 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 relevant experience in inland and/or maritime navigation, waterway safety, environmental management, project management and engineering
COMPETENCIES
* Knowledge Level (1-3)
1 = Required 2 = Desirable 3 = Optional
Navigation status and trends 1
Administration and operations of navigation including shipping rules and regulations, aids to navigation, international transport regulations, environmental protection, safety and training, cargo handling, and transport of dangerous goods 1
Inland navigation, besides maritime navigation 1
Safety and environmental protection 2
Existing risks associated with inland navigation in the Lower Mekong Basin 2
Institutional arrangements of the national agencies and institutions in the Lower Mekong Basin, dealing with inland navigation, safety and environmental protection 2
* Skills Level (1-3)
1 =Required 2 =Desirable 3 = Optional
Risk analysis 1
Excellent command of spoken and written English 1
Communication 1
Problem solving 1
Analysis and data processing 1
Presentation 2
Project planning and management 2
Reasoning & negotiation skills 2
** Attitudes Level (1-3)
1 = Required 2= Desirable 3 = Optional
Strong willingness and ability to work inter-disciplinarily 1
Working out of normal working hours and/or overtime in times of crisis 1
Willingness to travel within and outside the region 2
REMUNERATION
The remuneration package, subject to change, includes:
Remuneration:
• Annual net base salary exempts from tax by Lao authorities, starting at M-12 Step 1 with US$ 41,670 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.