The ASEAN Secretariat invites

Indonesian citizens and ASEAN Nationals

with permanent resident status in Indonesia

to apply for the following position

at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta

TECHNICAL OFFICER (TO)

AGREEMENTS AND COMPLIANCE UNIT (ACU)

The ASEAN Secretariat (ASEC) is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the post of TO ACU. The TO ACU will be assigned in the Bureau for Economic Integration and Finance (BEIF). Under the guidance of the BEIF Principal Director and the direct supervision of the ACU Head, the TO provides the necessary support to the dispute settlement (DS) system and legal-related work in ASEAN and to the monitoring of compliance to ASEAN economic agreements, including servicing the related meetings and implementing the related regional projects/programs.

In performing her/his functions, the tasks to be undertaken by the TO include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Undertake, co-ordinate, and collaborate in work and supportive activities relating to the ASEAN DS system.

• Undertake, co-ordinate, and collaborate in work and the provision of inputs on ASEAN economic agreements and on AMSs’ compliance to ASEAN economic agreements.

• Undertake, co-ordinate, and collaborate in legal drafting work and in the provision of legal interpretations and opinions. 

• Coordinate and prepare documentation and undertake other assignments, as appropriate, in support of the work of the Task Force on ASEAN DS Mechanism (DSM).

• Draft substantive papers, briefs, and reports for ASEAN meetings and projects, and for the consideration of the ASEC Senior Management.

• Liaise with the relevant ASEAN bodies and the ASEC Desk Officers to collect information and to provide support as appropriate. 

• Collaborate with Desk Officers, ASEAN bodies, and liaise with the relevant professional associations and academia in collecting and establishing rosters of experts for the ASEAN DS system as well as of qualified professionals suitable to serve as possible DS mediators, arbitrators, panellists, etc.

• Co-ordinate and undertake the collection and filing of legal references, particularly those on WTO case law, and prepare materials for public dissemination.

We are seeking qualified candidates with the following qualifications:

1. Possess a Master’s degree in International Business Law or in Legal Studies and/or legally related professional qualifications at the post-graduate level.

2. Have at least five years of working experience in government, academia or international organisations involving legal-related work.  Knowledge of and working experiences in Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) and IP cooperation or competition policy and law in ASEAN an advantage.

3. Must have excellent analytical, research, and presentation skills.

4. Be proficient in computer skills, especially in the use of Microsoft Office tools.

5. Must be fluent in written and spoken English.

Send your application, consisting of a covering letter addressing the requirements of the position description and a current CV to the Personnel and Training Unit, ASEAN Secretariat, 70A Jalan Sisingamangaraja, Jakarta 12110, Indonesia, or to hr-asean@asean.org no later than 21 March 2008.  Only short-listed candidates will be notified.