Job: Senior Officer Social Welfare, Women, Labor & Migrant Workers Division

Location: Jakarta 
Deadline: Thursday, 31 October 2013 

Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate the operational activities of the Division in the area of Labor andmigrant workers, women's advancement and gender equality, social welfareand development, rural development and poverty eradication, as well as civilservice matters

• Coordinate and provide support with regard to the implementation & monitoring of the strategic plans/programmes/work plans, project & activitiesin three (3) sectoral areas.

• Provide supervision and coaching to subordinates to ensure timely and quality of work and their professional development.
• Provide substantive feedback and consult with the Head of Division on matters
• Prepare information, materials and publications for public dissemination through the ASEAN Website and other means in consultation with PublicOutreach and Civil Society Division and other relevant ASEAN Secretariat's2.3.Provide policy and technical inputs and recommendations

• Provide inputs to other Divisions of the ASEAN Secretariat, particularly on the up-to-date information on the ASEAN cooperation in social development andcross-sectoral issues under purview, with the Head of the Division informed ofthe essential developments.

• Coordinate the updates of progress against sectoral work plans (and similar documents) including the ASCC Blueprint, and provide reporting inputs to theStrategic Planning and Coordination Division where necessary.

• Coordinate with other ASEAN bodies (through ASEC's desk officers) on cross- sectoral issues, to follow-up work relevant to other bodies and to updaterelevant decisions.
• Negotiate and initiate collaborative activities with other relevant organizations.
• Coordinate and provide the required support for the development,implementation and evaluation of programmes and/or projects in support ofthe ASCC, particularly in the areas under the Division's purview
• Contribute to the development and finalization of the strategic plans/ programmes/proposals by ensuring result-orientation and quality of design,which require the position holder to develop project concepts/ideas.

• Appraise, plan and execute the activities of the strategic plans/ programmes/work plan in respective areas under purview.

• Liaise with the project consultants or implementing agency for project coordination and implementation.

• Coordinate the update of status of project funds from donors according to planned/estimated costing of activities, and the status of the Project FinancialReport.24.Service the relevant bodies of the ASEAN Socio Cultural Community (ASCC)

• Represent the ASEAN Secretariat and serve as resource person at Meetings of relevant ASEAN sectoral bodies as well as meetings of other organizations underpurview (become a speaker, facilitator or moderator of the workshop).

• Support and contribute to the ASEAN bodies with respect to their Meetings by ensuring the development and production of documentation and writtenmaterials related to the Meeting, such as Agenda, Information Papers, ConceptPapers, and other communication materials, as well as prepare meeting reportsof the Ministerial/Senior-Official Meetings and workshops as requested.

• Provide support for the attendance of ASEAN Secretary-General/Deputy Secretary-General at Meetings/Events organized by ASEAN, other internationalorganizations, or Dialogue Partners, which include: writing of talking points orspeeches that cover/carry some policy recommendations or regional responsesto issues raised.

• Coordinate the follow-up actions to decisions and agreements made at ASEAN Meetings.

• Coordinate with the ASEAN bodies (through ASEC's Desk Officers) on cross- sectoral issues, to follow-up work relevant to other bodies and to updaterelevant decisions.

Requirements:

• Postgraduate degree in Social Sciences, Economics, or an appropriate specialistdiscipline related to the areas of work of this Division.
• Extensive supervisory experience, within management position with a minimumfive (5) years high-level experience in a recognized specialized field.
• High-level technical skills and knowledge in area of responsibility.
• Demonstrated skills in problem solving, planning and the development ofpolicies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and motivate staff, and work effectively withpeople at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and organise multi tasks and work flows, withproven ability for accuracy under pressure and adherence to deadlines.
• Demonstrated sound oral communication, presentation and writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain sound working relationships withstakeholders and interpersonal skills, including experience in cross-culturalenvironment and international setting.
• Demonstrated commitment to collaborative work practices.
• Competency in computer skills with adequate knowledge of Microsoft Office andOutlook where relevant to the position.
• Proven ability for accuracy under pressure and adherence to deadlines.
• Excellent command of English, written and spoken.
• Healthy condition for frequent travels for work.

General qualifications:

Computer literacy and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office tools; ability to multi-task, work long and irregular hours, and perform tasks outside the usual job scope;ability to function effectively, independently and as part of a team; and a willingness totravel frequently on short notice.

Remuneration and Benefits:

Successful candidate will be offered the post with a probation period of six months andmonthly salary starting from USD 2,900. There are other applicable benefits whichinclude housing, medical, education of dependent children, and gratuity. Uponcompletion of the probationary period, the candidate will be confirmed for up to three-year contract, inclusive of the six-month probationary period, in the first instance.

How to apply:

Send your application to asean.hr@asean.org highlighting your suitability andpotential contribution to the position together with a detailed CV, including a recentpassport-sized photograph, certified true copies of educational certificates obtained andcompleted Employment Application Form, which can be downloaded at www.asean.org.Please indicate on the subject heading: Application for Senior Officer for SWWLMWDivision. Application papers should reach the ASEAN Secretariat by 31 October 2013.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.The Selection Committee's decision is final and only short-listed candidates will benotified.

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