Information System and Database Specialist for Mekong River Commission
| For : | Cambodian Only |
| Categories : | Computer - General, Computer - Networking, Computer - Programming |
| Schedule : | Full time job |
| Sex : | Male, Female |
| Language : | English, Thai |
| Location : | Vietnam, Phnom Penh, Thailand |
| Hiring : | 1 Position |
| Closing Date : | 16th January 2025 |
| Salary : |
Negotiable
|
| Experience : | Yes |
| Degree : | Bachelor |
The Mekong River Commission (MRC) is the inter-governmental organization, working with the governments of Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand, and Viet Nam to address common interest, jointly manage shared water resources, and promote 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 (a) Mekong water resources are managed and developed in the most efficient and sustainable manner for the mutual benefits all Member Countries and (b) any harmful impacts on people and the environment in the Lower Mekong Basin are minimised.
To support our operation, the MRC Secretariat is now recruiting a highly qualified candidate for the two positions below:
- Information System and Database Specialist
- Under the management direction of the Division Director and technical advice of the Chief Hydrologist, the incumbent performs the following duties:
- Coordinate internally and with national agencies to clearly define data required, priority data sets for further development and agreement on data access, including consultations with member countries to define core data sets, parameters, frequencies and spatial distribution in line with the MRC indicator framework;
- Ensure timely provision and efficient national coordination of data by national agencies and strong coordination with data custodians in Member Countries;
- Coordinate internally to strengthen regional data management and integration into the overall MRC Information System (MRC-IS);
- Manage the MRC-IS infrastructure and data portal in collaboration with IT Officer;
- Evaluate the performance of the MRC IS;
- Support effective data quality assurance at both national and regional levels;
- Maintain and regularly upgrade the approaches and system design to maintain latest techniques for data management;
- Strengthen data coordination, data sharing and data management capacity of national agencies and partners;
- Develop, maintain and update the MRC’s centralised and relational database and filing system, composing of hydrological data and sector databases (hydropower, irrigation, flood, water supply, etc)
- Develop and maintain the MRC centralised filing system of all produced technical reports and working papers for easy access and use;
- Provide technical support to the work of the MRC’s regional technical/expert group related to MRC-IS and data/information management (if applicable), and contribute to the work of other regional groups as required;
- Ensure that relevant knowledge and products developed by the MRC are available at the national level to assist decision-making processes;
- Contribute to and support the implementation of the MRC Procedures, particularly the PDIES, in close consultation with the relevant specialist in the Planning Division;
- Provide timely support on data and information to the assessments of risks and impacts of decisions on water resources management and development in the basin;
- Under the management direction of the Director and technical guidance of the Chief Hydrologist, work closely with specialists and officers responsible for MRC’s monitoring and modelling activities to ensure centralised, updated and consistent data and knowledge management and provision;
- Perform any other relevant tasks as required.
Certificate
- University degree (Master or higher) in Computer sciences, Information Technology or in any other academic field relevant to information system and database management
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 system management, relational database design and web application development, system supports and administrations in Windows 2008/2003 and Linux CentOS servers, and ArcGIS/ArcSDE license servers.
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. The position title and Division must also be indicated.A detailed CV that must not be longer than five pages.An Application Form by registering at the following:
- Application Form for Cambodian national
- Application Form for Lao national
- Application Form for Thai national
- Application Form for Vietnamese national
The candidate must send their application via e-mail to the National Mekong Committee Secretariat in the candidate’s home country, not to the MRC Secretariat directly, using the contact in the Attachment below :
Attachment
- Annoucement_InformationSystem&DatabaseS&ProcurementOfficer_20241209_CM
- JD_Information System & Database Specialist, TD
- JD_Procurement Officer, AD
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| Organization : | Mekong River Commission |
| Contact Name : | Cambodia National Mekong Committee |
| Email : | sinsamnang9@gmail.com |
| CC To Email : | u_sophanna@yahoo.com |
| Tel : | 023 218 506 023 216 514 |
| Address : | No. 576, Cambodia National Mekong Committee - No. 576, National Road No. 2, Sangkat Chak Angrae Kraom, Khan Mean Chey, Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
| Website : |
http://www.mrcmekong.org |
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