The ASEAN Secretariat was established in 1976 by the Foreign Minister of ASEAN with basic functions of providing greater efficiency in the coordination of ASEAN organs and for more effective implementation of ASEAN projects and activities. It is also envisioned to be the nerve centre of a strong and confident ASEAN Community that is globally respected for acting in full compliance with its Charter and in the best interest of its people.
In alignment with the ASEAN Community Vision 2045 and Strategic Plans of the three ASEAN pillars of Political-Security Community, Economic Community and Socio-Cultural Community, and ASEAN Connectivity, and supported by the Department of Community and Corporate Affairs, the ASEAN Secretariat is inviting Indonesian citizens or ASEAN Nationals who are already residing and eligible to work in Indonesia to apply for the position of Officer for Monitoring, Surveillance and Coordination Division, ASEAN Economic Community Department.
Remuneration and Benefits:
Successful candidate will be offered a basic salary of IDR 16,835,950 and attractive remuneration package including monthly transportation allowance, outpatient medical reimbursement, hospitalisation & life insurance, annual bonus of a month’s basic salary, and gratuity. Subject to good performance during the probation, the candidate will be offered a fixed term contract of three (3) years, inclusive of the 6-month probationary period.
- Reporting to the Assistant Director/Head and Senior Officer of Monitoring, Surveillance and Coordination Division, the Officer shall be responsible to:
1. Assist in the conduct of monitoring of the implementation and outcomes of ASEAN’s regional economic integration agenda:
- Coordinate with the relevant divisions in ASEAN Economic Community Department (AECD) to collate, update and report relevant information on the implementation of measures under the AEC Strategic Plan.
- Assist the conduct of Outcomes Harvesting and Thematic Deep Dives in relation to the implementation of the AEC Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Framework.
- Assist in the preparation of monitoring reports on ASEAN economic integration.
- Assist in managing projects related to monitoring or assessment of regional economic integration.
2. Provide technical and administrative support in information dissemination, communication, reporting and advocacy on ASEAN economic integration:
- Assist in ensuring that data, information, research and other technical outputs on ASEAN economic integration are available and accessible to ASEAN Member States, sectoral bodies, ASEAN Secretariat desk officers and, when appropriate, dialogue partners, private sector and other stakeholders through appropriate media, including web-based.
3. Provide administrative and logistics support for meetings, workshops, seminars, conferences and other fora organised by ASEAN Integration Monitoring Directorate (AIMD) and AECD.
4. Coordinate Assist on cross-pillar works, including coordination with other pillars on key ASEAN documents for high-level meetings and monitoring of cross-pillar initiatives relevant to AEC.
5. Undertake other duties as may be required with respect to economic surveillance and monitoring of regional economic integration.
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- Advance degree in Economics, Public Policy/Administration, International Development or an appropriate related field; or Bachelor’s degree with a minimum two (2) years of relevant work experience in the relevant area.
- Demonstrated experience in monitoring and evaluation (M&E), including the application of results-based management approaches, preferably in the context of regional economic integration, international development, or economic cooperation.
- Proven ability to support or manage coordination across multiple stakeholders, ensuring alignment, follow-up and timely delivery of agreed outputs.
- Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills, with experience working in cross-cultural and international environments, and the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.
- Strong planning and organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise tasks, manage competing deadlines and maintain a high level of accuracy and quality under pressure.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to draft reports, briefing notes and presentation materials.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, as well as complete work in a timely manner.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English; Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (particularly MS Word, MS Excel and Share Point is required; Experience in programming or data visualisation tools (e.g. PowerBI, Tableau) is an advantage; and
- Ability to travel.
