Programme Officer ASEAN USPTO Project ASEAN Jobs Opportunities

THE ASEAN SECRETARIAT

INVITES INDONESIAN CITIZENS OR ASEAN NATIONALS

WITH PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS IN INDONESIA

TO APPLY FOR THE POSITION OF

PROGRAMME OFFICER

ASEAN SECRETARIAT AND UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK (USPTO) PROJECT

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 10 countries of Southeast Asia.

Currently the ASEAN Secretariat is looking for a qualified candidate to fill the position of Programme Officer, under the ASEAN-United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Programme in the field of IPRs. This ASEAN-USPTO Programme will be implemented by ASEC in close consultation with USPTO from July 2011 to September 2015.

Programme Officer, ASEAN United-States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO Project)

Closing Date : 2 April 2012

Requirements:

• Be an Indonesian national;
• Possess a Master’s degree preferably in Law, with a good working knowledge of IPRs and the TRIPS Agreement;
• Have at least five years’ working experience in development administration or international relations in Government or international organizations involving economic and development policy and IPRs.
• Be experienced in research and report drafting, and familiar with the organization of large meetings at the regional, sub-regional and national levels;
• Be proficient in the use of computers and Microsoft Office tools such as Microsoft Access and Excel, and graphical software.
• Have good fluency in written and spoken English.

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.

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 completed Employment Application Form, which can be downloaded at www.asean.org/opportunities. (Note: copies of educational qualifications will only be required to be produced by shortlisted applicants).
• Please indicate on the subject heading: Application for Programme Officer, ASEAN-USPTO Project. Application papers should reach the ASEAN Secretariat by 2 April 2012.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• The Selection Committee’s decision is final and only short-listed candidates will be notified.