Background:
1. The ASEAN Heads of State at their Summit in 2000 launched the Initiative for ASEAN Integration (IAI) with the objectives of Narrowing the Development Gap (NDG) and accelerate economic integration in ASEAN, particularly the newer members of ASEAN which are Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, and Viet Nam (CLMV) and other sub-regions of ASEAN.
2. The Leaders emphasised that narrowing the development gap shall remain an important task to ensure the benefits of ASEAN integration are fully realised through the effective implementation of the IAI and other sub-regional frameworks. This will assist the CLMV countries to meet ASEAN-wide targets and commitments towards realising the ASEAN Community. The efforts to narrow the development gap have been driven mainly by the IAI Work Plan.
3. The ASEAN Secretariat (ASEC), in particular through the IAI&NDG Division, shall develop and implement actions of the IAI Work Plan and support activities of other sub-regional frameworks such as the Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA), Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS), Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy (ACMECS), Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT), and the inter-state areas along the East-West Economic Corridor (EWEC) among Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and North-eastern Thailand, and Myanmar, the ASEAN-Mekong Basin Development Cooperation Scheme (AMBDC), Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Viet Nam (CLV) Development Triangle, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Viet Nam (CLMV).
4. The Division shall also service the meetings, assist in formulation, implementation, monitoring and reporting of projects, resource mobilization and overall operational coordination among the various ASEAN bodies and the sub-regional frameworks.
5. The call for strengthening the IAI & NDG Division at the ASEAN Secretariat was first raised by the Foreign Ministers at the 4th ASEAN Coordinating Council Meeting held July 2009 in Phuket to improve coordination in project formulation and implementation as well as intensify resources mobilisation. The support was again raised at the recent 6th ASEAN Coordinating Council in April 2010 in HaNoi.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Project Management
• Support project proponents in developing and implementing projects.
• Work closely with the various project proponents and heads of relevant ASEC directorates and divisions to ensure effective and timely implementation.
• Maintain consolidated record of the overall progress of the IAI Work Plan implementation and the achievement of results.
• Promote and support donor coordination initiatives, including non-duplication of projects with other programs of ASEC and pursuing co-funding options for joint implementation of activities with other Dialogue and Development Partners.
2. Strategic Planning
• Prepare consolidated Annual IAI Work Plans and Division Work Plans which include budgets and six-monthly performance reports (e.g. surveys, questionnaires).
• Develop and maintain a matrix of all Dialogue and Development Partners national, sub-regional and regional activities related to the IAI Work Plan.
• Coordinate with activities and work plans of relevant ASEC directorates and divisions
• Develop and maintain IAI&NDG Scorecard.
• Develop and maintain an IAI Information System.
3. Outreach Activities
• Produce and disseminate appropriate informational materials on IAI Work Plan and promoting the programme’s visibility.
• Work closely with the Dialogue and Development Partners to align related priorities and activities with the priorities and developments in ASEAN and ASEC.
• Organise events to promote activities under the IAI Work Plan
4. Research and Policy Review
• Prepare Terms of Reference for, and mobilise short-term consultancy inputs that are required to support overall program planning and monitoring work.
• Prepare final reports for dissemination and maintaining inventory of research projects.
• Summarise the assessments of the research projects for undertaking comprehensive reviews
5. Monitoring & Evaluation
Assist in monitoring, reviewing, as well as identifying new programmes and activities under IAI Work Plan. These will include, but not limited to:
• raising issues and recommending options to address implementation challenges;
• ensuring no overlaps between activities and those generated by other ASEAN programmes;
• ensuring that methodology of delivering development assistance to Member States are sound, sustainable and impactful;
• undertaking project visits, as necessary, to understand conditions at the recipient levels,
• developing the results-based M&E system of the IAI&NDG Work Plan, and
• maintain the information required for the IAI & NDG M&E system and conduct revision to the system.
Requirements:
• Postgraduate degree, preferably in the area of economics, international development, development studies or other related disciplines.
• A minimum of six (6) years high-level experience in the relevant field.
• High-level technical skills and knowledge in area of responsibility.
• Demonstrated skills in problem solving, planning and the development of policies and procedures.
• 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 sound oral and written communication skills and sound interpersonal 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.
• Proven ability for accuracy under pressure and adherence to deadlines.
• Excellent command of English, written and spoken.
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 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 three-year 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 IAI & NDG.
Application papers should be received at the ASEAN Secretariat by 31 May 2011.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified, and the decision of the Secretary-General of ASEAN on the appointment shall be final. Previous applicants need not apply.
1. The ASEAN Heads of State at their Summit in 2000 launched the Initiative for ASEAN Integration (IAI) with the objectives of Narrowing the Development Gap (NDG) and accelerate economic integration in ASEAN, particularly the newer members of ASEAN which are Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, and Viet Nam (CLMV) and other sub-regions of ASEAN.
2. The Leaders emphasised that narrowing the development gap shall remain an important task to ensure the benefits of ASEAN integration are fully realised through the effective implementation of the IAI and other sub-regional frameworks. This will assist the CLMV countries to meet ASEAN-wide targets and commitments towards realising the ASEAN Community. The efforts to narrow the development gap have been driven mainly by the IAI Work Plan.
3. The ASEAN Secretariat (ASEC), in particular through the IAI&NDG Division, shall develop and implement actions of the IAI Work Plan and support activities of other sub-regional frameworks such as the Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA), Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS), Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy (ACMECS), Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT), and the inter-state areas along the East-West Economic Corridor (EWEC) among Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and North-eastern Thailand, and Myanmar, the ASEAN-Mekong Basin Development Cooperation Scheme (AMBDC), Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Viet Nam (CLV) Development Triangle, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Viet Nam (CLMV).
4. The Division shall also service the meetings, assist in formulation, implementation, monitoring and reporting of projects, resource mobilization and overall operational coordination among the various ASEAN bodies and the sub-regional frameworks.
5. The call for strengthening the IAI & NDG Division at the ASEAN Secretariat was first raised by the Foreign Ministers at the 4th ASEAN Coordinating Council Meeting held July 2009 in Phuket to improve coordination in project formulation and implementation as well as intensify resources mobilisation. The support was again raised at the recent 6th ASEAN Coordinating Council in April 2010 in HaNoi.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Project Management
• Support project proponents in developing and implementing projects.
• Work closely with the various project proponents and heads of relevant ASEC directorates and divisions to ensure effective and timely implementation.
• Maintain consolidated record of the overall progress of the IAI Work Plan implementation and the achievement of results.
• Promote and support donor coordination initiatives, including non-duplication of projects with other programs of ASEC and pursuing co-funding options for joint implementation of activities with other Dialogue and Development Partners.
2. Strategic Planning
• Prepare consolidated Annual IAI Work Plans and Division Work Plans which include budgets and six-monthly performance reports (e.g. surveys, questionnaires).
• Develop and maintain a matrix of all Dialogue and Development Partners national, sub-regional and regional activities related to the IAI Work Plan.
• Coordinate with activities and work plans of relevant ASEC directorates and divisions
• Develop and maintain IAI&NDG Scorecard.
• Develop and maintain an IAI Information System.
3. Outreach Activities
• Produce and disseminate appropriate informational materials on IAI Work Plan and promoting the programme’s visibility.
• Work closely with the Dialogue and Development Partners to align related priorities and activities with the priorities and developments in ASEAN and ASEC.
• Organise events to promote activities under the IAI Work Plan
4. Research and Policy Review
• Prepare Terms of Reference for, and mobilise short-term consultancy inputs that are required to support overall program planning and monitoring work.
• Prepare final reports for dissemination and maintaining inventory of research projects.
• Summarise the assessments of the research projects for undertaking comprehensive reviews
5. Monitoring & Evaluation
Assist in monitoring, reviewing, as well as identifying new programmes and activities under IAI Work Plan. These will include, but not limited to:
• raising issues and recommending options to address implementation challenges;
• ensuring no overlaps between activities and those generated by other ASEAN programmes;
• ensuring that methodology of delivering development assistance to Member States are sound, sustainable and impactful;
• undertaking project visits, as necessary, to understand conditions at the recipient levels,
• developing the results-based M&E system of the IAI&NDG Work Plan, and
• maintain the information required for the IAI & NDG M&E system and conduct revision to the system.
Requirements:
• Postgraduate degree, preferably in the area of economics, international development, development studies or other related disciplines.
• A minimum of six (6) years high-level experience in the relevant field.
• High-level technical skills and knowledge in area of responsibility.
• Demonstrated skills in problem solving, planning and the development of policies and procedures.
• 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 sound oral and written communication skills and sound interpersonal 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.
• Proven ability for accuracy under pressure and adherence to deadlines.
• Excellent command of English, written and spoken.
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 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 three-year 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 IAI & NDG.
Application papers should be received at the ASEAN Secretariat by 31 May 2011.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified, and the decision of the Secretary-General of ASEAN on the appointment shall be final. Previous applicants need not apply.
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