DEADLINE EXTENDED

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

SENIOR OFFICER (SO) -  Environment

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Head of Environment and Disaster Management Unit, the SO Environment shall be responsible to coordinate, monitor and provide support for the implementation and monitoring of policies/ programmes/ project activities in the field of environment, focusing on nature conservation and biodiversity, coastal and marine environment, water resources management, urban environmental management and relevant multilateral environmental agreements, as guided by Vision 2020 and the relevant medium-term plans of action.

Requirements:

• At least master’s degree in environmental studies or related fields.

• A minimum of five to six years experience with proven record of accomplishment and exposure dealing with a wide range of environmental issues at national or regional levels.

• At least two years of managerial experience in government, private sector and/or international organisation.

General qualifications:

Good research and presentation skills. Competency in written and spoken English; computer literacy and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office tools; ability to multi-task, work long and irregular hours, and perform outside the usual job scope; ability to function effectively independently and as part of a team in a multi-cultural environment; and a willingness to travel frequently on short notice.

Remuneration and Benefits:

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 in accordance with the staff and financial rules and regulations of the ASEAN Secretariat. Upon completion of the probationary period, the candidate will be confirmed for a three-year contract, inclusive of the six-month probationary period, depending on performance, in the first instance.

How to apply:

Send your application with detailed CV, including a recent passport-sized photograph and certified true copies of educational degrees obtained, to the Personnel and Training Unit, ASEAN Secretariat, 70A Jalan Sisingamangaraja, Jakarta 12110. You can also email your application to: hr-asean@asean.org no later than 10 October 2008. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.