THE ASEAN SECRETARIAT
INVITES ASEAN NATIONALS TO APPLY
FOR THE FOLLOWING VACANCY
SENIOR OFFICER CUSTOMS INTEGRATION
TRADE FACILITATION DIVISION
Background
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was founded in 1967 with the purpose of
promoting regional cooperation in Southeast Asia, in the spirit of equality and partnership and
thereby contribute towards peace, progress and prosperity in the region. ASEAN comprises ten
(10) countries in Southeast Asia. It was proclaimed a Community through the “Kuala Lumpur
Declaration on ASEAN 2025: Forging Ahead Together”, signed by the ASEAN Leaders during
their 27th Summit 2015. The ASEAN Community Vision 2025 calls for the ASEAN Community in
forging ahead together, and to work towards building a community that is politically cohesive,
economically integrated and socially responsible.
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 2025 and Key Aspirations of the three ASEAN pillars of Political
Security Community, Economic Community and Socio-Cultural Community, supported by the
Department of Community and Corporate Affairs, the ASEAN Secretariat is inviting qualified
ASEAN Nationals to apply for the position of Senior Officer Customs Integration under the
Trade Facilitation Division.
Duties and Responsibility:
Reporting to Assistant Director (ADR)/Head of Trade Facilitation Division, the Senior Officer shall
be responsible to:
1. Provide administrative, technical support, and guidance for the development and
implementation of the ASEAN Customs Integration
Information/Policy Non-Papers for the ASEAN Customs meetings and related working
groups and its sub-working groups under its purview. Monitor and support post-meeting
follow-ups including engagement with relevant external parties.
of customs techniques for the implementation of the programmes and initiatives in
modernizing the ASEAN Customs Integration process in line with international best
practices.
communication technology (ICT) into customs activities and develop standardization of
information parameters and data for electronic processing and exchange of trade
documents and customs information.
the resource person in meetings, capacity building programmes in the areas of customs
and trade facilitation.
2. Coordinate and support the ASEAN bodies in the areas of Customs Integration
initiatives.
Qualifications and experience:
Business Management, or other appropriate specialist discipline with a minimum three (3)
years high-level experience in a recognised specialised field; or a Bachelor degree with at least
five (5) years of relevant working experience in policy and technical related areas of trade
facilitation, Customs and trade procedures.
customs and trade facilitation areas.
ASEAN customs integration process.
environment and international settings.
representatives, public and private sector organisations and other stakeholders.
relevant to the position.
Remuneration and Benefits:
Successful candidate will be offered a basic salary of USD 3,639 and an attractive remuneration
package including housing, outpatient medical reimbursement, hospitalisation & life insurance,
children’s education 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 six-month
probationary period.
How to apply:
Send your application to asean.hr@asean.org highlighting your suitability and potential
contribution to the position together with a detailed CV, certified true copies of educational
certificates and transcript for Bachelor and Master degree, including PhD (if any), and
complete ASEC Employment Application Form attached with recent photograph. Applications
sent without ALL the documents mentioned above will NOT be considered.
Please indicate on the subject heading: Application for Senior Officer Customs Integration.
Application documents should reach the ASEAN Secretariat by 17 February 2022. The Selection
Committee’s decision is final and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
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