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Capacity Building Project for Farmer’s Organizations to Support the
Development of Food Value Chain in ASEAN Countries (CBF)
Assistant Project Officer (2 positions)
Background
For the agriculture and food industry sector, the development of the food value chain (FVC,
including production, processing, distribution and marketing) will open opportunities for agricultural
producers and food distributors to increase profits as well as generate social benefits among consumers
through access to safe and better-quality agricultural products.
This project is aimed at enhancing the capacity of farmers in ASEAN Member states (AMS) by
acquiring the know-how and skills to add value to their products in collaboration with the private sector
through a series of training and/or guidance at the field level, thus contributing to ensuring profitable
marketing channels for farmers. This Project will be implemented for three (3) years, commencing from
April 2021 and ending in March 2024.
Activities
1) Finding Private Food-related Companies to Cooperate to SCs in AMSs
2) Experiment of Biological Farming Technique
3) Capacity Building Activity for Target Farmer’s Organizations
4) Periodical Supply of Agricultural Products Satisfying Buying Criteria from Target Farmer’s
Organizations to Collaborating Companies
5) Sharing Successful Cases of Connecting Farmer’s Organizations and Private Companies with All
AMSs
All activities of the Project are coordinated by the Japanese Project Coordinator (PC) who is
assigned to the ASEAN Secretariat (ASEC) in consultation with the Assistant Director of Food Agriculture
and Forestry Division (FAFD).
To support the implementation of the project, the ASEAN Secretariat is inviting qualified Indonesian
citizens who are currently residing and recruited in Indonesia to apply for the position of two (2) Assistant
Project Officers.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator, the Assistant Project Officers shall
assist in the management, implementation, and monitoring of the “Capacity Building Project for
Farmer’s Organizations to Support the Development of Food Value Chain in ASEAN Countries
(CBF).” More specifically, the Assistant Project Officers shall be responsible to:
1. Provide appropriate management, technical, and administrative support for the Project.
2. Liaise inside ASEAN Secretariat and between the ASEAN Secretariat, target farmer
organization, cooperating companies, and relevant government entities on the activities of
the Project.
3. Collect, compile and handle the necessary information and data for project implementation.
4. Coordinate with counterparts on financial processing and preparation of related documents.
5. Assist in conceptualizing, formulating, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and guiding the
activities of the Project.
6. Maintain records and documentation on the activities of the Project.
7. Draft correspondences on matters pertaining to the implementation of the Project.
8. Assist in the bookkeeping of the Project budgets.
9. Assist logistical works for activities related to the Project and project staff.
10. Assist in procuring necessary office supplies.
11. Support other tasks related to the Project assigned by the PC.
Competencies
1 . Demonstrated ability to plan, critically problem solve, and communicate well in written
documents, especially within the scope of project management.
2. Demonstrated ability to support tasks and workflows, with proven accuracy under pressure
and in adherence to deadlines.
3. Demonstrated ability to develop technical skills and knowledge in the relevant area of project
implementation.
4. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain sound working relationships with stakeholders.
5. Demonstrated ability to multi-task and perform tasks outside the usual job scope.
Qualification Requirements
Nationalities: Indonesian citizens who are currently residing and can be recruited in Indonesia.
Education: Minimum bachelor’s degree in agriculture, food industry, economics, international relations,
Japanese or related field from a reputable university.
Work Experience: Experience in administrative work, accounting or project management in a cross-
cultural environment and international settings.
Languages: Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. The communication skill of
the Japanese is an advantage.
General qualifications: Competency in computer skills with adequate knowledge of Microsoft Office
tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook are relevant to the position.
Remuneration
The successful candidate will be offered a monthly salary of a minimum of USD 700, inclusive of
all allowances. A probationary period of three months shall be applied. Upon successful completion of the
probationary period, the candidate will be confirmed until 31 March 2023. The contract shall be renewed
on an annual basis based on the results of the performance review.
How to apply
Kindly send your application to asean.hr@asean.org highlighting your suitability and potential
contribution to the position together with a detailed CV, certified copies of educational certificates and
transcripts, and complete ASEC Employment Application Form attached with a recent photograph.
Applications sent without all the documents mentioned above will not be considered. Please copy furnish
your application to Mr. Yukihiko Nakamura at yukihiko.nakamura@asean.org and Ms. Monica Santosa at
monica.santosa@asean.org
Please indicate on the subject heading: Application for Assistant Project Officer to MAFF CBF
The application document should reach the ASEAN Secretariat by 7 February 2022.
The Selection Committee’s decision is final and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
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