THE ASEAN SECRETARIAT IN JAKARTA INVITES ASEAN NATIONALS TO APPLY FOR THE FOLLOWING VACANCY

SENIOR OFFICER (SO) – NATURAL RESOURCES UNIT (NRU)

The ASEAN Secretariat (ASEC) is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the post of Senior Officer (SO), Natural Resources Unit (NRU), in the Bureau for Economic Integration and Finance (BEIF). The SO shall cover ASEAN agricultural cooperation activities, undertake research work, write policy papers, and provide technical and management support in coordinating and implementing projects and/or programmes in the areas of food, agriculture, and forestry.

The applicant should possess the following qualifications:

• At least Master’s degree in Agriculture, Forestry, or related disciplines.

• A minimum of 5 to 7 years of working experience in the related fields, preferably in those dealing with food, agriculture, and/or forestry, both at national and regional levels.

General qualifications:

• Good research and presentation skills.

• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.

• Good diplomatic and negotiation skills.

• Computer literacy and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office tools.

• Ability to multi-task and willingness to perform outside the usual job scope.

• Ability to travel frequently on assignment and to work long hours.

• Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment.

• Ability to function effectively independently and as part of a team.

The successful candidate will be offered a post with six months probation and a monthly salary commensurate with his/her personal qualifications starting from USD 2,900. Other benefits and allowances include housing, medical, education of dependent children, gratuity, and annual performance bonus. Upon completion of the probationary period, the candidate will be confirmed for a three-year contract, inclusive of the six-month probationary period, in the first instance.

Send your application, consisting of a covering letter describing your suitability and potential contribution to the job, a detailed curriculum vitae (CV), a recent passport-sized photograph, certified true copies of educational certificates obtained and other relevant supporting documents, to the Personnel and Training Unit, ASEAN Secretariat, 70A Jalan Sisingamangaraja, Jakarta 12110, Indonesia or hr-asean@aseansec.org no later than 17 November 2007. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.