Mekong Institute (MI) is an intergovernmental organization dedicated to fostering regional cooperation and integration through capacity development, dialogue, and advocacy to promote sustainable socio-economic development and poverty reduction in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS). Represented by Cambodia, China, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam, MI aligns its mission with strategic regional frameworks, including the GMS Cooperation Program Strategic Framework 2030, ASEAN Economic Community, and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
MI operates across three primary thematic areas:
Agricultural Development and Commercialization (ADC)
Trade and Investment Facilitation (TIF)
Sustainable Energy and Environment (SEE)
Cross-cutting issues such as social inclusion, digital innovation, and labor mobility are also integrated to ensure holistic, inclusive, and lasting impacts in the region.
Position Title: Technical Field Coordinator (ESG)
Project: Mekong Sustainable Supply Chains Transformation and Advancement (Mekong Sustain)
Department/Unit: Trade and Investment Facilitation (TIF)
Contract Type: Special Service Contract (Field-based & partially home-based)
Duty Station:
Thailand and Laos (1 position)
Vietnam (1 position)
Cambodia (1 position)
Myanmar (1 position)
Reporting to: Project Manager (ESG) and Project Technical Consultant
Duration: August 1, 2025 – July 30, 2026
The Mekong Sustain Project aims to enhance the ESG performance of SMEs across automotive, textile, and agri-food sectors in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. The initiative facilitates access to technology, training, financing, and ESG compliance support, strengthening local companies’ ability to integrate into global supply chains while lowering carbon footprints.
Qualified candidates passionate about sustainable development and regional integration in the GMS are invited to apply by submitting their CV and cover letter via the following link:
Important:
Ensure that all attachments (CV and cover letter) are accessible and do not require special permissions.
Please select the country for which you are applying when completing the application form.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until positions are filled.
Payment Modality:
Payment will be made on a lump-sum basis upon satisfactory completion of specific deliverables outlined in the contract. Timesheet submission is not required; instead, documentation and approval of tasks will be used for validation.
(Total remuneration varies by duty station: Thailand & Laos – USD 12,000, Vietnam – USD 8,000, Cambodia – USD 4,000, Myanmar – USD 4,000)
Governance:
The coordinator will operate under the strategic direction of MI, ensuring no misrepresentation of authority. Coordination must adhere to internal reporting mechanisms, with all decisions, partnerships, and communication subject to MI's final approval.
Ethics & Compliance:
All applicants must disclose any potential conflict of interest and agree to uphold the integrity of the engagement throughout the project duration.
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