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Vacancy Announcement

Communications, Knowledge Management, 

and Partnership Assistant

This position description is the basis of the postholder’s employment contract with Mekong Institute (MI). It sets out the employee’s roles and responsibilities and what he or she is expected to deliver to contribute to MI’s work. Heads will use the position description to guide the employee in his or her work and as the basis for the annual performance evaluation process. 

Mekong Institute

Mekong Institute (MI) is an intergovernmental organization owned and represented by the six Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) member countries Cambodia, China, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, and Viet Nam. MI contributes to regional cooperation and integration through capacity development, dialogue, and advocacy for sustainable socioeconomic development and poverty alleviation in the GMS.

Guided by its Strategic Plan 2026–2030, MI has shifted from project-based interventions toward an integrated, programmatic, and partnership-driven approach. Through a nexus approach, MI delivers practical, multi-sector solutions across the food, water, energy, climate, and digital domains to build institutional and human capacities and address shared cross-border challenges in the GMS.

Role of the Division

The Communications, Knowledge Management, and Partnership (CKP) Division, under the Office of Executive Director Department, aligns MI’s messaging, creative content, products, campaigns, and partnership engagement with the Institute’s mission. In support of the Strategic Plan 2026– 2030, CKP promotes MI’s research and knowledge, reinforces its visibility and reputation as a credible development partner, and expands partnerships and networks to foster resource mobilization, marketing of MI’s services, and outreach to staff, partners, beneficiaries, alumni, and other stakeholders. 

Position Description

This is an entry-level support position. Reporting to the Head of the Communications, Knowledge Management, and Partnership (CKP) Division, the Communications, Knowledge Management, and Partnership Assistant is responsible for providing support related to the implementation of communication, knowledge management, and partnership strategies; event organization; management of social media presence and website; press and media relations; knowledge sharing; administrative support; and organizational reporting as necessary. S/he is also responsible for maintaining MI’s photo gallery and alumni database and for creating e-learning pages at the request of the program departments. 

Main Deliverables, Responsibilities and Tasks

Key Deliverables

• Regular posts on social media and the website
• Up-to-date alumni database and photo gallery
• Creation of e-learning pages
• Statistics from social media, the website, and CKP-led activities and events
• GMS Important Days content
• Media coverage compilation
• Communication and partnership materials that support outreach and resource mobilization
• Logistics, procurement, and administrative arrangements for the Division in accordance with MI policies and procedures 

Main Responsibilities and Tasks

Social Media & Digital Presence (30%)

• Regularly post content on social media and the website.
• Maintain and update the alumni database and photo gallery.
• Monitor and report social media and website statistics.
• Develop content for GMS Important Days. 

Content Creation & Media Engagement (20%)

• Assist in creating and producing communication, knowledge, and partnership materials.
• Compile and produce media coverage reports.
• Support the organization of internal knowledge-sharing activities.
• Take and upload photos of guests and training activities.
• Support branding, visibility, and partner-engagement efforts. 

Event & Logistics Support (20%)

• Provide logistical support for missions, events, partner engagements, and outreach activities.
• Handle administrative arrangements related to procurement and logistics for the Division.
• Assist in organizing internal knowledge-sharing sessions. 

Knowledge & Information Management (15%)

• Maintain MI’s photo gallery and alumni database.
• Manage the information database and update reports.
• Support organizational reporting needs.
• Provide budgetary and financial documentation support.
• Create new e-learning pages for MI’s program activities.

General Administrative Support (15%)

• Support the implementation of the Division’s annual work plan.
• Facilitate internal coordination with other departments.
• Perform other administrative tasks assigned by the CKP Head. 

Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential

• University degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Humanities, or a related field.
• A minimum of one year of relevant experience, including communications, public relations, knowledge management, partnership or stakeholder engagement, event organization, or administrative support.
• Knowledge of AI technology usage and of tools that support media and communication work will be an advantage.
• Proven ability to work in a team and to coordinate with others.
• Proven ability to communicate in English in written and spoken form.
• Proficient user of all Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness to live and work in Khon Kaen.
• Willingness to travel within the GMS if required. 

Desirable

• Experience with social media and website content and handling web-based management systems.
• Skills in Canva and the Adobe Suite, particularly Photoshop and Lightroom.
• Photography skills.
• Knowledge of any of the GMS country languages.

Salary and Benefits

Salary

• The salary shall be commensurate with qualifications and experience, and in accordance with the approved budget allocation for this position at the rang of USD 800 – USD 950 per month, The salary amount shall be as specified in the employment contract.
• According to the status of an inter-governmental organization, income tax exemption applies only to non-Thai staff.

Benefits

• The following benefits are provided subject to the availability of the approved project budget, in accordance with MI’s Human Resources Policies:

Apply

If you have the skills and experience to excel in this position and are passionate about equitable and inclusive economic growth in the GMS, please submit your CV and cover letter via [application link] by https://forms.office.com/r/MFwBQJEZWE indicating the position “CKP Assistant.” From today until July 12, 2026

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview and/or written test.