Location: Southeast Asia
Last Date: March 20, 2011
Email: hr‐asean@asean.org
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THE ASEAN SECRETARIAT
INVITES ASEAN NATIONALS TO APPLY
FOR THE FOLLOWING VACANCY
SENIOR OFFICER
EDUCATION, YOUTH AND TRAINING
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 the ASEAN Secretariat is looking for a qualified candidate to fill the
position of
Senior Officer Education, Youth and Training who will work under the Education,
Youth
& Training Division, Socio‐Cultural Cooperation Directorate, ASEAN
Socio‐Cultural
Community Department. This Division manages ASEAN cooperation in youth and
education, including the provision of training.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Manage the operational activities of the Division in the area of Education,
Youth and
Training
• Plan, coordinate, implement, and monitor strategic initiatives, programmes,
work plans, projects and activities in the education, youth and training
sectors, in
consultation with the Head of Division and the Director of the Directorate.
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• Provide supervision and coaching to subordinates to ensure timely and quality
output and deliverables in the concerned sectors.
• Coordinate and provide project management support for ASEAN projects in the
relevant sectors, including liaison and project coordination with project
proponents/ASEAN Member States, ASEAN Dialogue Partners, other external
parties/partners, and internal ASEAN Secretariat divisions/units.
• Manage relations and information flow with ASEAN Member States, ASEAN
Dialogue Partners, other external parties/partners, and relevant Divisions
within
the ASEAN Secretariat, including preparation and submission of input and
reports, drafting of speech and talking points.
• Prepare information, materials and publications for public dissemination
through
the ASEAN Websites and other means in consultation with Public Outreach and
Civil Society Division and other relevant ASEAN Secretariat Directorates and
Divisions to raise the profile of ASEAN Cooperation in education, youth and
training, and in realising the ASEAN Socio‐Cultural Community (ASCC).
• Undertake regular review and evaluation of policy, programmes and work plans
under the EYTD purview.
• Maintain and manage the EYTD database and information system.
2. Provide policy and technical advice and recommendations
• Provide substantive policy and technical advice and recommendations in the
conceptualization and management of initiatives, programs, projects and
activities on education, youth and training. This will include preparation and
tabling of concept papers and proposals, and in the provision of advice and
recommendations to ASEAN Member States.
• Provide input to other Divisions of the ASEAN Secretariat, particularly on
crosssectoral
issues under the EYTD purview.
• Coordinate update of progress against sectoral workplans (and similar
documents) including the ASCC Blueprint, and provide reporting input to the
Strategic Planning and Coordination Division and Executive Support Division.
• Coordinate with other ASEAN bodies (through ASEC's desk officers) on
crosssectoral
issues.
• Initiate, develop and negotiate collaborative activities with relevant
organisations/external partners.
3. Service the relevant bodies of the ASEAN Socio Cultural Community (ASCC)
• Represent the ASEAN Secretariat and serve as resource person at Meetings of
relevant ASEAN sectoral bodies as well as meetings of other organizations under
purview (e.g. as a speaker, facilitator or moderator).
• Support and contribute to the meetings of relevant ASEAN bodies by ensuring
efficient and effective development and production of documents, such as
meeting agenda, information and discussion papers, concept papers, project
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proposals and other communication materials, as well as prepare meeting
reports of Ministerial/Senior‐Officials/Working Group level meetings and
workshops, as requested.
• Provide support for the attendance of ASEAN Secretary‐General/Deputy
Secretary‐General at meetings/events organized by ASEAN, other international
organizations, or Dialogue Partners, which include drafting talking points or
speeches that cover/carry some policy recommendations or regional responses
to issues raised.
• Coordinate the follow‐up actions to decisions and agreements made at ASEAN
Meetings.
• Coordinate with other ASEAN bodies (through ASEAN Secretariat's Desk Officers)
on cross‐sectoral issues.
Requirements:
• Postgraduate Degree in Education, Social Sciences, Development Studies,
International Relations, Management, Economics or other appropriate specialist
discipline.
• A minimum six (6) years high‐level experience in a relevant field. Policy and
program
development experience in the education, youth, and community development
sectors an added advantage.
• Excellent command of the English language, written and spoken, including
significant
experience in drafting and summarizing reports, writing concept papers, talking
points, speeches and project proposals, and in moderating discussions and
delivering presentations.
• High‐level technical skills and knowledge in area of responsibility.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain sound working relationships with
stakeholders.
• Demonstrated skills in problem solving, planning and the development of
policies
and procedures.
• Demonstrated sound oral and written communication skills, and sound
interpersonal skills (with high emotional quotient) including experience in
crosscultural
environment and international settings.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate staff and work effectively with people at all
levels
of the organisation.
• Experience in identifying training and professional/technical development
needs of
staff.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct both formal and on the job training, and
foster the
career development goals of staff.
• Demonstrated commitment to collaborative work practices.
• Proven ability for accuracy under pressure and adherence to deadlines.
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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 multitask,
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 USD 2,900. 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
threeyear
contract, inclusive of the six‐month probationary period, in the first instance.
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, certified true copies
of
educational certificates obtained, and completed Employment Application Form
with
recent photograph, which can be downloaded at www.asean.org/opportunities.
Please indicate on the subject heading: Application for Senior Officer
Education, Youth
and Training.
Application papers should be received at the ASEAN Secretariat by 20 March 2011.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified, and the decision of the
Secretary‐General of
ASEAN on the appointment shall be final.
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