THE ASEAN SECRETARIAT
INVITES ASEAN NATIONALS TO APPLY
FOR THE FOLLOWING VACANCY
SENIOR OFFICER
FINANCE INTEGRATION 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 Finance Integration Division.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Assistant Director/Head of Finance Integration Division, the Senior Officer shall be
responsible to:
1. Manage and coordinate activities and provide required support for the implementation and
monitoring programmes and/or projects
support to those bodies with respect to projects and programmes
dissemination/publication
2. Service meetings
3. Provide progress updates on works and initiatives under ASEAN Finance Cooperation
Finance Cooperation
and central bank track
Qualifications and experience:
or an appropriate related field or discipline with at least three (3) years of professional experience;
or Bachelor’s with at least 5 years qualifying work experience shall also be considered.
ASEAN Finance Cooperation is a plus.
macroeconomic cooperation and development.
environment and international settings.
representatives, public and private sector organisations and other stakeholders.
relevant to the position.
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 Finance Integration Division.
Application documents should reach the ASEAN Secretariat by 10 March 2022. The Selection
Committee’s decision is final and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.