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 ASSISTANT (TA)

ENVIRONMENT AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT UNIT (EDMU)

We are looking for bright and self motivated candidates for the position of Technical Assistant (TA) – Environment and Disaster Management Unit (EDMU) to work with the specialist staff members in the execution of their duties.

The main responsibilities of the TA EDMU include:

• Provide administrative and technical support for an improved information management, exchange and dissemination system to support the activities in the fields of environment and disaster management;

• Develop and maintain ASEAN Secretariat’s websites and databases on environment and disaster management; and

• Provide relevant information and data to support preparation of papers, reports, and other information materials.

The successful candidate should posses the following qualifications:

• At least Bachelor’s degree in Information Management;

• Excellent knowledge on information and database management;

• Excellent computer and programming skills, particularly in developing and maintaining websites and databases; and

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in information management, preferably with particular interest on environment and disaster management issues.

In addition, the following general qualifications are required:

• Excellent English communications skills (written and oral);

• Able to multi-task and work irregular and long hours;

• Able to work independently as well as in a team in a multicultural environment;

• Able to travel, as and when required; and

• Knowledge of regional cooperation and familiarity with ISO 9001-2000 system and procedures will be an added advantage.

Upon the successful completion of a 6-month probationary period, the successful candidate will be confirmed for a 3-year contract.  Selected candidate will receive an attractive package consisting of basic salary (starting from Rp. 3,500,000.00) and benefits, including an annual 13^th month bonus, a monthly transportation allowance, reimbursements for medical treatment, and hospitalisation insurance.

Send/e-mail your application with a detailed curriculum vitae (CV), including a recent passport-sized photograph and certified true copies of your educational certificates and other supporting documents to the Personnel and Training Unit, ASEAN Secretariat, 70A Jalan Sisingamangaraja, Jakarta 12110, Indonesia or hr-asean@aseansec.org no later than 21 July 2007. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.