THE ASEAN SECRETARIAT
INVITES ASEAN NATIONALS TO APPLY
FOR THE FOLLOWING VACANCY
SENIOR OFFICER
COMMUNITY RELATIONS 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 Leaders of ASEAN Member States at the 27th ASEAN Summit in 2015.
The ASEAN 2025 calls for the ASEAN Community to forge 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 Ministers of ASEAN with the basic function
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 center 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 line with the ASEAN 2025 and the key aspirations of the three ASEAN Community pillars, namely: 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 Community Relations Division.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Assistant Director/Head of Community Relations Division, the Senior Officer shall be
responsible to:
1. Coordinate communication programmes/plan
relations.
and/or request for interviews with SG, DSG and Directors.
2. Coordinate events organised by the ASEAN Secretariat
3. Coordinate activities and provide required support for the implementation and monitoring of
programmes and/or projects
4. Lead social media efforts
5. Review publication and articles produced by the ASEAN Secretariat
6. Coordinate ASEC engagement with associated entities, ASEAN Foundation, and civil society,
professional groups and other stakeholders:
Qualifications and experience:
Communications, Journalism, Public/International Relations or other appropriate specialist
discipline, with a minimum three (3) years professional experience in corporate communications
covering journalism/media relations management, major regional/international events, and
outreach activities through traditional and digital means in a regional/international/multilateral
settings.
experience may also be considered.
to acquire them.
ideals.
cultural environment and international settings.
representatives, public and private sector organisations and other stakeholders.
Remuneration and Benefits:
The successful candidate will be offered a basic salary of USD 3,639 and attractive remuneration package
including housing, outpatient medical reimbursement, hospitalization & 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 transcripts
for Bachelor and Master degrees, including PhD (if any), and completed ASEC Employment
Application Form with a recent photograph. Applications sent without ALL the documents mentioned above
will NOT be considered.
Please indicate on the subject heading: Application for Senior Officer Community Relations Division.
Application documents should reach the ASEAN Secretariat by 11 June 2022. The Selection Committee’s
decision is final and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
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