THE ASEAN SECRETARIAT INVITES ASEAN NATIONALS
TO APPLY FOR THE FOLLOWING VACANCY
STAFF WRITER:
ASEAN SOCIO-CULTURAL COMMUNITY (ASCC) MAGAZINE
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. 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 in November 2015, calling the ASEAN
Community 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, and envisioned to be the nerve center of a strong and
confident ASEAN Community.
In alignment with the Kuala Lumpur Declaration on ASEAN 2025, and key
aspirations of the three pillars; ASEAN Political Security Community (APSC),
ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) and ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community
(ASCC), supported by the Department of Community and Corporate Affairs
(CCA), the ASEAN Secretariat is inviting ASEAN Nationals to apply for the position
of Staff Writer: The ASEAN magazine.
Duties and Responsibilities:
This is a project staff position under the Analysis Division of the ASCC
Department. The Staff Writer will provide support and assistance in preparing
The ASEAN magazine, a publication featuring the work of the ASCC Pillar. The
publication aims at raising people’s awareness of the ASCC pillar and promote
engagement. Reporting to the Editor-in-Chief, the Staff Writer shall be
responsible for the following:
1. Assist Editor-in-Chief and Associate Editor in conducting research and
preparing The ASEAN magazine.
source of images and other materials included in publication to ensure
that they conform to appropriate use under any copyright.
2. Provide technical and administrative support in preparing and publishing
The ASEAN magazine.
4. Support the ASCC Department in preparing the ASEAN Annual Report and
annual ASCC Factsheet.
5. Undertake any other tasks as directed by Editor-in-Chief and Associate
Editor.
Qualifications and Experience:
Remuneration and Benefits:
This position is funded by the ASEAN India Cooperation Fund for an initial period
of 20 months. Extension of the post is subject to renewal of mandate and
availability of funds. Candidate will undergo six months of probation period.
Upon successful completion of the probationary period, the candidate will be
confirmed until the end of contract.
Successful candidate will be offered a monthly lump sum remuneration up to
USD1500 – USD1700 (commensurate with experience).
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, three writing samples in English and
completed ASEC Employment Application Form attached with recent
photograph. Incomplete application will NOT be considered.
Please indicate on the subject heading: Application for Staff Writer: The ASEAN
Magazine.
Application documents should reach the ASEAN Secretariat by 28 April 2022.
The Selection Committee’s decision is final and only shortlisted candidates will
be notified.
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