English Trainer

Mekong River Commission   The Mekong River Commission (MRC) is the only inter-governmental agency that works directly with the governments of Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand, and Vietnam on joint management of shared water resources and 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 the Mekong water is managed and developed in the most efficient and sustainable manner—that mutually benefits all Member Countries and minimises harmful effects on people and the environment in the Lower Mekong River Basin.   As the MRC Secretariat works extensively with a diverse range of documents, including reports, briefs, and handbooks, the Secretariat in Vientiane, Lao PDR, is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of:   English trainer   Consultant Type:  Individual Consultant  Work location: Office of the MRC Secretariat in Vientiane, Lao PDR Division: Administration Division Duration/Contract type: 60 hourse from August to October 2026 Consultancy Type: Special Service Agreement (SSA) Date posted: 08 June 2026 Closing date: 07 July 2026   Qualifications and Requirements: The following are minimum requirements for a successful consultant for the position:   At least Bachelor’s degree in teaching English, Master is desirable; Or owning professional certifications recognized (TEFL, TESOL, or CELTA, etc.); At least five years experienced in teaching Business English for adults at multicultural working environment and/or international organiozations; Good instructional strategies and lessons structuring/customizing to the specific needs and requirements; Good understanding and experience of the multicultural working environment and/or international organiozations is an advance; Good pedagogical & professional skills; interaction and interpersonal skills; Excellent English pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar skills; Perfect communication skills;  Native English speaker is preferred, however, not a pre-condition;  Be able to reside in Vientiane capital, Laos DPR during the assigned period; Immediate availability will be considered as an advantage to the selection process.  Proficiency in using instructional technology, video conferencing tools (Zoom, Google Classroom, etc.) is highly required. Immediate availability will be considered an advantage.   Interested applicants may find more information about the position through the Terms of Reference at the bottom of this page.    The MRC is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Women are especially encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.     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 (5) pages. An Application Form by registering at the following:  APPLICATION LINK    Terms Of Reference:   TOR