Technical Officer for Labour Sector ASEAN Jobs Opportunities

THE ASEAN SECRETARIAT

INVITES INDONESIAN CITIZENS OR ASEAN NATIONALS

WITH PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS IN INDONESIA

TO APPLY FOR THE POSITION OF

TECHNICAL OFFICER FOR LABOUR SECTOR

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.

Currently ASEC is looking for qualified and suitable candidate to fill the position of Technical Officer for Labour Sector, who will work under the Social Welfare, Women, Labour& Migrant Workers Division, Socio-Cultural Cooperation Directorate, ASEAN Socio-Cultural Department. This division is responsible to manage ASEAN cooperation in labour and migrant workers, women’s advancement and gender quality, social welfare and development, rural development and poverty eradication, and civil service matters.

Technical Officer for Labour Sector

Closing Date : 5 April 2012

Requirements:

• Postgraduate degree in Social Sciences, Economics, or an appropriate related field or discipline with a minimum two (2) year relevant work experience in technical role.
• Bachelor degree in Social Sciences, Economics, or an appropriate related field or discipline with a minimum four (4) years relevant work experience in technical role.
• Technical skills and knowledge in the relevant area or the demonstrated ability to quickly acquire them.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and organise tasks and work flows, with proven ability for accuracy under pressure and adherence to deadlines.
• Good oral and written communication skills,including experience in cross-cultural environment and international settings.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain sound working relationships with stakeholders.
• Demonstrated commitment to collaborative work practices.
• Competency in computer skills with adequate knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook where relevant to the position.
• Sound command of English, written and spoken.

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, 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 for Labour Sector. Application papers should reach the ASEAN Secretariat by 5 April 2012.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• The Selection Committee’s decision is final and only short-listed candidates will be notified.