Assistant Director, Initiative for ASEAN Integration & Narrowing Development Gap (IAI & NDG), Jakarta
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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR INITIATIVE FOR ASEAN INTEGRATION & NARROWING DEVELOPMENT GAP DIVISION
Background
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Secretariat is the nerve centre of ASEAN, a regional inter-governmental organisation founded in 1967, to promote peace and stability, sustained economic growth, shared prosperity and social progress. It comprises the ten countries of Southeast Asia. The entry into force of the ASEAN Charter on 15 December 2008 had provided new impetus toASEAN's integration efforts by establishing a legal and institutional framework required to achieve the ASEAN Community by 2015. This includes the newly approved organisational structure of the ASEAN Secretariat that is aligned to the requirements of the Charter and the three Blueprints of the ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC), the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), and the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC). The ASEAN Secretariat is therefore well positioned to provide the necessary functions required to effectively support the community building process under the Charter and the Blueprints.
Currently the ASEAN Secretariat is looking for a qualified candidate to fill the position of Assistant Director for Initiative for ASEAN Integration and Narrowing Development Gap Division under the Finance, Industry & Infrastructure Directorate. This position shall work in close cooperation and consultation with, and report directly to the Director for Finance, Industry and Infrastructure.
Duties and Responsibilities
The duties will cover, but are not limited to the following:
1. Manage the Initiative for ASEAN Integration
(a) Develop and oversee the implementation of IAI Strategy and its Work plan;
(b)Provide policy and technical advices and, recommendations for IAl development, including providing relevant inputs into the drafting of sectoral work plans; and
(c)Develop, implement and evaluate programs in support of the work plan.
2. Manage work under sub-regional frameworks
(a) Coordinate with sub-regional cooperation programmes of CLMV, BIMP-EAGA, GMS and IMT-GT; and
(b) Monitor developments of related sub-regional cooperation programmes, amongst others, including Mekong-Japan, Lower Mekong Initiative, Mekong-Korea, Mekong- Gangga, Lanxang-Mekong.
3. Coordinate NDG policy and programs across all three ASEAN pillars
(a) Coordinate with other divisions and departments on cross cutting issues and projects pertaining to addressing Narrowing the Development Gap; and
(b) Foster collaboration with dialogue partners, international organization and external parties in mobilizing resources to ensure the timely and effective implementation of IAI and NDG projects.
4. Manage the operational activities of the Division
(a) Manage, plan and approve tasks and activities of staff;
(b) Provide guidance/direction for staffs on professional matters;
(c) Foster teamwork and collaboration within the Division;
(d) Conduct annual performance appraisals for staff, map training and professional development activities for individual staff;
(e) Manage effectively all resources of the Division, including human, financial, and physical resources; and
(f) Participate in and contribute to Divisional or Directorate management meetings.
Qualifications and experience
- Postgraduate Degree in Economics, Management or other appropriate specialist discipline related to the areas of work of this Division.
- Extensive Supervisory experience, within management position with a minimum eight (8) years high-level experience preferably in public policy development and project management.
- High-level technical skills and knowledge in area of responsibility.
- Proven ability for accuracy under pressure and adherence to deadlines.
- Demonstrated skills in problem solving, planning and the development of policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to motivate staff and work effectively with people at all levels of the organisation.
- Demonstrated sound oral and written communication skills and sound interpersonal skills, including experience in cross-cultural environment and international settings.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain sound working relationships with stakeholders.
- Demonstrated commitment to collaborative work practices.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct both formal and on the job training, and foster the career development goals of staff.
- Experience in identifying training and professional/technical development needs of staff.
- Excellent command of English, written and spoken
- Competency in computer skills with adequate knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook where relevant to the position.
Successful candidate will be offered an attractive remuneration package including housing, outpatient medical reimbursement, hospitalization insurance, education of dependent children 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. Successful candidate is expected to be on-board by 15 April 2014.
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