Technical Officer Priority Integration Sectors - ASEAN - Jakarta, Indonesia

The ASEAN Secretariat invites Indonesian citizens or ASEAN nationals with permanent resident status in Indonesia to apply for the position of Technical Officer Priority Integration Sectors (Re-advertised)

Background:

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Secretariat is the nerve centre of ASEAN, a regional inter-governmental organisation founded in 1967, to promote peace and stability, sustained economic growth, shared prosperity and social progress. It comprises the ten countries of Southeast Asia.

The entry into force of the ASEAN Charter on 15 December 2008 had provided new impetus to ASEAN’s integration efforts by establishing a legal and institutional framework required to achieve the ASEAN Community by 2015. This includes the newly approved organisational structure of the ASEAN Secretariat that is aligned to the requirements of the Charter and the three Blueprints of the ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC), the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), and the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC). The ASEAN Secretariat is therefore well positioned to provide the necessary functions required to effectively support the community building process under the Charter and the Blueprints.

Currently ASEC is looking for qualified and suitable candidate to fill the position of TO Priority Integration Sectors, who will work under the Competition, Consumer Protection, & IPR Division, Market Integration Directorate, ASEAN Economic Community Department. This Division manages and provides significant technical input into ASEAN cooperation in Intellectual Property Rights, Competition Policy and Law, Consumer Protection, Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) development (including public-private sector engagement and partnership), and economic and industrial development  

Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties will cover, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Provide technical and administrative support to country-coordinators for the 12 Priority Integration Sectors in ASEAN (namely agro-based goods, air transport, automotive products, e-ASEAN (including ICT equipment), electronics goods, fisheries, health-care products, logistics, rubber-based goods, textiles and clothing, tourism, and wood-based products).

2. Provide technical and administrative support for work on the AEC Communications Plan, including in the implementation of the related programmes and projects.

3. Provide technical and administrative support to Meetings of ASEAN Bodies, as and when required.

4. Facilitate negotiations among ASEAN Member States by compiling data and information as well as drafting inputs, as required, on the functional areas of responsibilities.

Requirements:

• Postgraduate degree in Economics, Management or an appropriate related field or discipline with a minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience in a technical and/or a policy support role relating to one or several of the above Priority Integration Sectors.
• Demonstrated knowledge, policy research, technical and/or communications skills in one or several of the above sectors.
• Proven skills in problem solving in a complex organisational environment and in work planning.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, monitor and review policy and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and organise tasks and work flows, with proven ability for accuracy under time pressure and adherence to deadlines.
• Good oral and written communication skills in English, and strong interpersonal skills in cross-cultural environment and international settings.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain sound working relationships with all stakeholders.
• Demonstrated commitment to collaborative and multi-tasking work practices.
• Competency in computer skills with adequate knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook where relevant to the position.

General qualifications:

Computer literacy and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office tools; ability to multi-task, work long and irregular hours, and perform tasks outside the usual job scope; ability to function effectively, independently and as part of a team; and a willingness to travel frequently on short notice.

Remuneration and Benefits:

Successful candidate will be offered the post with a probation period of six months and monthly salary commensurate with his/her personal qualifications starting from IDR 5,000,000. There are other applicable benefits which include monthly transportation allowance, outpatient medical reimbursement, hospitalisation insurance, and an annual bonus of a month’s basic salary. Upon completion of the probationary period, the candidate will be confirmed on an initial contract of up to three-years, inclusive of the six-month probationary period.

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, including a recent passport-sized photograph and completed Employment Application Form, which can be downloaded at www.asean.org/opportunities. 

Please indicate on the subject heading: Application for Technical Officer Priority Integration Sectors. Application papers should reach the ASEAN Secretariat by 30 November 2012. 

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Selection Committee’s decision is final and only short-listed candidates will be notified.