ASEAN

Link: http://www.asean.org/jobs/job364.pdf
THE ASEAN SECRETARIAT

INVITES
INDONESIAN OR ASEAN NATIONALS WITH

PERMANENT
RESIDENCE IN INDONESIA TO APPLY FOR

THE
FOLLOWING POSITION AT THE ASEAN

SECRETARIAT
JAKARTA





TECHNICAL
OFFICER

SECURITY
COOPERATION



Background:

The ASEAN
Secretariat is the nerve centre of ASEAN, a regional intergovernmental 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
has provided new impetus to ASEAN’s integration efforts by establishing a legal
framework and a institutional setup 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, the ASEAN Secretariat is looking for a suitable
candidate to fill the vacancy of Technical Officer who will work under the Security
Cooperation Division, which coordinate cooperation activities pertinent to
anti-narcotics trafficking, imimigration and border management issues in ASEAN
.



Duties and
Responsibilities:

1. Provide
technical and administrative support to the ASEAN bodies with respect to
Meetings on non-traditional security and transnational crime issues

• Compiling and/or
providing the relevant documents such as briefing notes, talking points and
presentations for the Meetings.

• Assist with
and/or draft meeting and/or mission reports.

• Assist with the
coordination of the follow-up actions and decisions with relevant internal and
external parties.

• Arrange for
meeting logistics with the host country/organizer.



2. Provide
administrative support with respect to implementation of programmes and
projects

• Assist in
formulating, appraising and implementing programmes/projects.

• Maintain and
report the overall status of the project to Member States.

• Ensure project
proposals submitted are aligned with ASEC procedures.

Requirements:

• Minimum bachelor
degree in international relations, public policy, policy management, or related
social science fields from a reputable university;

• Preferably, with
a minimum of five (5) years relevant work experience in technical role;

• Demonstrated
knowledge of international defence and security issues, research and technical
skills;

• Demonstrated
ability to develop, implement, monitor and review cooperation projects;

• Demonstrated
ability to plan and organise tasks and work flows, with proven ability for
accuracy under pressure and adherence to deadline;

• Good oral and
written communication skills in English and good interpersonal skills,
including experience in cross-cultural environment and international settings;

• Ability to
develop and maintain sound and effective working relationships with stakeholders;
and

• Demonstrated
commitment to collaborative work practices.



General
qualifications:

Familiarity with
diplomatic practices and protocol. Other required qualities are: computer literacy and proficiency in the use
of Microsoft Office tools; ability to multi-task, work long and irregular
hours, and perform 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 starting from IDR 5,000,000. There are other applicable benefits
which include monthly transportation allowance, outpatient medical reimbursement,
hospitalization 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 up to three-year contract, inclusive of the six-month probationary
period.



How to apply:

Send your
application to hr-asean@asean.org, highlighting your suitability and potential
contribution to the position together with a detailed CV, including a recent
passport-sized photograph and certified true copies of educational certificates
obtained, and completed Employment Application Form, which can be downloaded at
www.asean.org/opportunities.



Please indicate
on the subject heading: Application for Technical Officer Security
Cooperation. Application papers should reach the ASEAN Secretariat by 22
February 2011. The Selection Committee’s decision is final and only
shortlisted candidates will be notified.