Job Description

THE ASEAN SECRETARIAT
INVITES ASEAN NATIONALS TO APPLY

FOR THE FOLLOWING VACANCY

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, ASEAN CONNECTIVITY 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 Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity

(MPAC) 2025 adopted at the 28th ASEAN Summit on 6 September 2016 seeks to add value by

complementing and synergising efforts under the ASEAN Community Blueprints 2025 and

ASEAN sectoral work plans.

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 Assistant Director ASEAN Connectivity Division.

Duties and Responsibility:

The role of the Assistant Director is to assist the Director in providing the required support for (i)

the implementation and monitoring of projects and/or programmes under the MPAC 2025,

including follow up actions to the Mid-Term Review; (ii) the development of initiatives to

strengthen coordination in mobilising resources; and (iii) for the management of associated daily

activities.

The functions of this position will therefore be to:

1. Support the Head in liaising with the ACCC in coordinating and facilitating the implementation

of MPAC 2025.

• Monitor, evaluate and review on a regular basis, or as appropriate, the implementation of

initiatives and key implementing measures of MPAC 2025; and

• Continue to enhance the monitoring and evaluation mechanism.

2. Service the Meetings of ACCC, Lead Implementing Body for Sustainable Infrastructure (LIB-

SI), ASEAN Smart Cities Network (ASCN) and participate in other relevant ASEAN Meetings

• Prepare information/discussion papers and briefing notes for the Meetings;

• Act as resource person in the Meetings, as appropriate;

• Provide guidance and direction to the reporting staff in the preparation of the Meetings;

• Prepare speeches and remarks for ASEAN and international conference;

• Provide other secretarial support to ensure the success of the Meetings; and

• Undertake follow-up actions to the Meetings.

3. Support the Head in liaising with Dialogue Partners and other external parties, including those

under ASEAN Plus Three mechanism and East Asia Summit, in forging cooperation on

ASEAN Connectivity.

• Work with relevant ASEAN Secretariat divisions in developing connectivity related

projects to support the implementation of MPAC 2025.

• Coordinate with relevant ASEAN Secretariat divisions and concerned Dialogue Partners

and External Parties to mobilise financial support and facilitate effective implementation

of MPAC 2025.

4. Develop communications products and activities including detailing the list of key events as

well as preparing talking points and presentations.

5. Participate in sectoral and thematic networks related to connectivity for latest developments

and issues.

6. Coordinate the preparation of inputs on connectivity and related matters to requests from

ASEAN Secretariat divisions.

7. Support the Head in the following operations of the Division

• Manage and plan tasks and responsibilities of the reporting staff;

• Foster teamwork and collaboration within the Division as well as with the ASEAN

Secretariat; and

• Conduct annual performance appraisals and support the professional development of the

reporting staff.

8. Perform other tasks and duties assigned by the Head of Division.

Qualifications and experience:

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Economics, Finance, Public

Policy or other relevant fields.

• Extensive supervisory experience at senior management level with a minimum six (6) years

relevant experience in areas related to connectivity.

• Sound knowledge in public policy development and negotiation, and experience in briefing

government ministers and senior officials.

• Good corporate, strategic and business planning skills.

• Proven leadership and strong administrative capabilities.

• Understanding of international and regional issues, and knowledge of and commitment to

ASEAN ideals.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills, including experience in cross cultural

environment and international settings.

• Familiarity with the working of international organizations and diplomatic procedures and

protocols therein.

• Proven ability to develop and maintain sound working relationships with government

representatives, public and private sector organisations and other stakeholders.

• Proven ability for accuracy and adherence to deadlines.

• Commitment to teamwork and collaborative work practices.

• Excellent command of English, written and spoken.
  

Remuneration and Benefits:

Successful candidate will be offered a basic salary of USD 5,204 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 Assistant Director ASEAN

Connectivity.

Application documents should reach the ASEAN Secretariat by 15 March 2022. The Selection

Committee’s decision is final and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.