**Job Reference Number**:ASEC/2023/PCD1/SO/009/R1**Opening Date**:17/08/2023**Job Title**:Senior Officer Political Cooperation Division 1**Closing Date**:16/09/2023The 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 Assistant Director (ADR)/Head of Political Cooperation Division 1, the Senior Officer shall be responsible for:- Supporting the work of the ASEAN Summit, the ASEAN Coordinating Council (ACC) and its relevant ad hoc subsidiary bodies, the Joint Consultative Meeting (JCM), the Committee of Permanent Representatives to ASEAN (CPR) and its Working Groups.- Attend to and service the aforementioned meetings- Prepare the reports of the aforementioned meetings in a timely manner- Prepare papers and other output on issues under the purview of this position- Provide and coordinate input to the draft Chairman's Statement of the ASEAN Summit, the ASEAN Secretary-General's Report to the ACC, and other similar documents- Prepare, coordinate and monitor the follow up actions on issues under the purview of this position including the ASEAN Charter and ASEAN Membership- Provide support to the work of the Division with respect to annual Chairmanship initiatives including but not limited to the ASEAN Junior Fellowship Programme and the ASEAN SHIELD- Providing policy and procedural advice to relevant ASEAN bodies- Prepare proposals, discussion papers, analytical papers, information papers, and other strategic papers for the relevant ASEAN bodies when required- Assisting in the management of the Division- Provide guidance to Officers in professional matters- Foster teamwork and collaboration within and outside of the Division- Prepare the annual budget for the Division**Qualifications**- Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent degree) in Political Science, International Relations, or other appropriate specialist disciplines with a minimum of 3 years relevant work experience. Bachelor's degree holders in the related disciplines with relevant work experience of a minimum of 5 years may be considered.- Demonstrated abilities in problem solving, planning, and development of policies and procedures.- Demonstrated abilities to work in a team and motivate team members.- Demonstrated advanced abilities in oral and written communication, whilst possessing sound interpersonal skills, including experience having worked in a cross-cultural environment and international settings.- Demonstrated commitments to collaborative work practices.- Competencies in IT skills including an adequate knowledge in Microsoft Office.- Proven abilities to function under pressure and adhere to deadlines.- Excellent command of the English language, written and spoken.
