This Division manages cooperation in and liberalisation and integration of ASEAN finance markets (including capital market development, conducting analysis of global, regional and individual country finance and macroeconomic trends, currency and exchange rate trends).
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Contribute to the creation and implementation of ASEAN strategies for the provision of assistance to Member States in finance cooperation and integration in the region, including technical and policy advice on economic and financial issues.2. Manage and coordinate regional activities in finance including initiatives on economic and financial integration.
3. Participate in ASEAN and international meetings and maintain effective relationships with representatives from central banks, ministries of finance, international organizations, research institutions, and private sector.
4. Oversee the development, implementation and evaluation of projects and/or programs pertaining to financial sector development.
5. Manage day-to-day operations of the Finance Integration Division, including work program, staff hiring, training and development.
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Requirements:
Advance degree in Economics or Finance (Phd would be desirable).
Extensive experience, with minimum eight (8) years, in international economic and financial issues particularly in analyzing economic/financial issues and providing policy advice.
Solid knowledge of macroeconomic analysis and policy-oriented economic research, quantitative tools, financial sector strategies and policies, and public policy development and negotiation.
Solid understanding of international and regional economic issues, and sound knowledge of and commitment to ASEAN ideals.
Strong social and diplomatic skills; ability to work well with others and to professionally represent the ASEAN Secretariat.
High-level interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills, including experience in cross-cultural environment and international settings.
Commitment to teamwork and collaborative work practices.
Competency in computer skills with adequate knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook where relevant to the position.
Proven ability for accuracy under pressure and adherence to deadlines.
Excellent command of English, written and spoken.
Remuneration and Benefits:
Successful candidate will be offered the post with a probation period of six months and monthly salary starting from USD 4,000. There are other applicable benefits which include housing, medical, education of dependent children, and gratuity. Upon completion of the probationary period, the candidate will be confirmed for up to three-year contract, inclusive of the six-month probationary period, in the first instance.How to apply:
Send your application to asean.hr@asean.org highlighting your suitability and potential contribution to the position together with a detailed CV, certified true copies of educational certificates obtained, and completed Employment Application Form with recent photograph, which can be downloaded at www.asean.org.Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Please indicate on the subject heading: Application for Assistant Director/Head, Finance Integration Division.
Application papers should be received at the ASEAN Secretariat by 23 December 2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
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