**Job Reference Number**:ASEC/2023/ED/SO/042/R1**Opening Date**:17/11/2023**Job Title**:Senior Officer Environment Division**Closing Date**:18/12/2023The 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 ASEAN Summit in 2015. The ASEAN Community Vision 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 ASEAN Foreign Ministers 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.**Remuneration and Benefits**:**Responsibilities**- Reporting to the Assistant Director/Head of Environment Division, the Senior Officer shall be responsible to:- Assist the Head of the Division in policy initiatives and coordination.- Coordinate the development of policy initiative, strategies, and framework, particularly on climate change, emerging environmental issues, and cross-sectoral issues, to support programmes and/or projects in collaboration with ASEAN Dialogue Partners and international organisations.- Coordinate responses to queries from member countries and external sources on matters related to ASEAN cooperation on environment and disaster management.- Prepare background papers, briefs, reports and updates, and provide substantive inputs concerning environment and disaster management matters.- Manage and coordinate the activities and provide the required support for the implementation and monitoring of programmes and/or projects.- Assist in planning, monitoring and evaluation of ASEAN priority programmes and projects related to environment- Coordinate ASEAN regional activities in promoting environment sustainability programmes.- Represent the ASEAN Secretariat and serve as a resource person in meetings with ASEAN bodies and other relevant organisations in the environment sectors.- Assist in formulating programmes and projects to secure funding and technical support for the implementation of ASEAN priority programmes and projects.- Assist in strengthening resource mobilisation and partnership development- Assist in knowledge management including website and database management of the Division, and the ASEAN Secretariat Knowledge and Document Management System (KDMS).- Support the Head of the Division in undertaking the substantive work of the Division- Provide effective supervision and coaching to supervised staff to ensure their competency and continuing professional development.- Provide inputs to the Head of the Division in conducting performance appraisal for the subordinates.**Qualifications**- Advanced University Degree (Master's or equivalent degree) with strong academic qualification in Environmental Studies, Natural Resource Management, Forestry or another appropriate specialist discipline; Extensive supervisory experience, within management position with a minimum three (3) years high-level experience in a recognised specialised field; or- Bachelor degree in one or combination of the above relevant areas of study or disciplines, with a minimum of five (5) years qualified experience in a recognised specialised field. High-level technical skills and knowledge in area of responsibility.- Demonstrated skills and experiences on information management system, database development/management, web development, web design and visual communication, would be an advantage.- 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.- Experience in identifying training and professional/technical development needs of staff.- Demonstrated ability to conduct both formal and on the job training, and foster the career development goals of staff.- 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.- Competency in computer skills with adequate knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook whe
