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Regional Ecology Expert Ideally with Focus on Hydrobiology , , Vientiane, Lao

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The role of MRC is to promote and coordinate sustainable management and development of water and related resources for the countries’ mutual benefit and the people’s well-being
 MRC Secretariat is now recruiting highly qualified consultants for the following consultancy
 
Regional Ecology Expert Ideally with Focus on Hydrobiology
Initiative for Sustainable Hydropower (ISH), Planning Division
120 working days from March 2013- July 2014
Home based and at the MRC Secretariat in Vientiane, Lao PDR
 
Objectives
The Ecology Expert will work closely with the IWR/River Basin Management Expert and the GIS Expert and report to the Team Leader.
Main tasks
  • Thorough review of the existing literature and data collected in the basin relevant to the hydrobiology of the Mekong.
  • Co-responsible to establish a list of basic criteria to identify and determinate ecologically sensitive sub-basins including its tributaries as well as ecologically sensitive areas connected to the Mekong mainstream.
  • Assist in the development of the classification scheme and the data collection system.
  • Assist in the proposal on how gained information can be applied to plan and manage future sustainable development in relation to existing as well as future LMB hydropower development.
  • Assist in the selection of a pilot basin, the execution of that study and contribute to the pilot study report.
  • Assist in the proposal and report for a basin-wide up-scaling.
  • Familiarity with the LMB and Mekong River Commission but particularly in developing countries would be beneficial.
 
Deliverables, Timeframe, Payment Schedule
Main Deliverables
Timeframe
Percent of Payment
Component 1 – Study development and draft classification scheme
Work with the Team Leader and relevant parties to finalize:
1. Inception report including (after 1 month):
  • Assist in the delivery of the Tasks as per the Component activities.
2. Interim report on Component 1 including (after 7 months):
  • Assist in the drafting and completion of all aspect of this report.
  • Specifically the collation and analysis of regional information on ecology of sub-basins.
3. Contribute to reports on the national consultations
35 days
By month 7
 
 
 
 
 
 
30 %
Component 2 – Pilot basin testing
1. Contribute to the Pilot Basin Study including (after 14 months):
  • As per the tasks and deliverable listed in Component 2
  • Specifically the collation and analysis of regional information on ecology of sub-basins.
2. Contribute to reports on the national consultations
60 days
By month 14
 
 
50 %
Component 3 – Scoping of work for basin-wide up-scaling
1. Contribute to the report on basin-wide up-scaling including (after 15 months)
  • Input to the detailed planning for basin wide up scaling.
2. Contribute to the Executive Summary (to be updated by month 17)
  • Readily translated language for non-experts
3. Contribute to the Reports on the national consultations (to be updated by month 17)
4. Contribute to the Summary of key outcomes, findings and adaptations
25 days
By month 17
 
 
20 %
 
Required qualifications:
·         At least 10 years professional experience and a higher degree in ecology (preferred focus: hydrobiology), water/natural resource management and/or environmental sciences;
·         Understanding of sustainable development of ecologically sensitive basins in relation to hydropower development in the Mekong region;
·         Excellent understanding of the Mekong context and experience in dealing with national agencies and stakeholders;
·         Experience in the acquisition and analysis of information on the ecology of the Mekong (or equivalent) basin;
·         Demonstrated ability to write technical reports which can be readily understood by decision makers and the general public;
·         Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing with a wide range of people;
·         Excellent written and oral communication skills in English;
·         Familiarity with the LMB and Mekong River Commission but particularly in developing countries would be beneficial.
The Term of Reference and other information can be obtained at MRC website

http://www.mrcmekong.org/working-with-mrc/employment


Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
 
Application procedures:
The application should include (i) a cover letter outlining clearly how the candidate meets the requirements of the position, (ii) a detailed CV, and (iii) MRC Personal History Form. (iv) Five-page brief of the methodology planned to be used (v) 3 referees with the contact details (vi) Financial Proposal. The position title must be indicated in the cover letter. The application should be sent to:
 
Mekong River Commission
Office of the Secretariat in Vientiane (OSV)
P.O. Box 6101, 184 Fa Ngoum Road
Vientiane 01000, Lao PDR
Email: mrcs@mrcmekong.org
Closing date for applications: 14 January 2013

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