TECHNICAL OFFICER HUMAN RESOURCES

 


THE ASEAN SECRETARIAT INVITES INDONESIAN CITIZENS AND ASEAN NATIONALS WITH PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS IN INDONESIA TO APPLY FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION AT THE ASEAN SECRETARIAT IN JAKARTA

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 (ASEC) 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 Technical Officer Human Resources, who will work under the Human Resources Development Division. This Division is responsible in providing the Human Resources Management/Development for ASEAN Secretariat (ASEC) staff and project staff employed by the ASEAN Secretariat.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1) Provide technical advice and administrative support to Human Resources (HR) day-to-day operational, particularly to HR related matters, including in providing regular reporting on ASEC recruitment status to ASEAN Member States;

2) Facilitate and conduct the recruitment and selection process for new staff recruitment:
    a) Manage recruitment and selection process (developing advertisement, short listing, and preparing interview, draft report of the recruitment and selection result/activities).
    b) Prepare advertisement, test and interview: test material, interview panel, interview documents, etc; 
    c) Conduct reference check to validate, clarify or add to information given by applicants; 
    d) Assist in selection activities;
    e) Assist the new staff on induction programme; 

Requirements: 

 At least Bachelor degree in Human Resources or an appropriate related field or discipline.
 A minimum five (5) years relevant work experience in a related technical expertise role.
 Proven skills in problem solving in a complex organisational environment and in work planning.
 Demonstrated ability to plan and organise tasks and work flows, with proven ability for accuracy under pressure and adherence to deadlines.
 Very good communication skills and strong 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.
 Sound 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 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 IDR 5,000,000. There are other applicable benefits which include monthly transportation allowance, outpatient medical reimbursement, hospitalization insurance, and an annual bonus of a month’s basic salary. Upon completion of the probationary period, the candidate will be confirmed on an initial up to three-year contract, inclusive of the six-month probationary period.

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 Technical Officer Human Resources.

Application papers should reach the ASEAN Secretariat by 27 May 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified, and the decision of the Selection Committee’s shall be final.