The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, was established on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand, with the signing of the ASEAN Declaration (Bangkok Declaration) by the Founding Fathers ofASEAN, namely Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.Brunei Darussalam then joined on 8 January 1984, Viet Nam on 28 July 1995, Lao PDR and Myanmar on 23 July 1997, and Cambodia on 30 April 1999, making up what is today the ten Member States of ASEAN.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Secretariat is the nerve centre of ASEAN, a regional inter-governmental organisation founded in 1967, to promote peace and stability, sustained economic growth, shared prosperity and social progress. It comprises the ten countries of Southeast Asia. Currently, the ASEAN Secretariat is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the vacancy of following positions
Fax Operator
Closing date: 23 January 2011
Requirements
* Completion of appropriate technical or other training relevant to the position with a minimum two (2) years work experience.
* Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues.
* Ability to operate as an effective team member.
* Entry level oral and written communication skills.
* Basic level in computer skills with adequate knowledge in Microsoft Office.
Remuneration
Technical Assistant in the Executive Support Division
Closing date: 24 January 2011
Requirements
* Bachelors degree in political science, international relations, business, public policy, social science or other related fields from a reputable university;
* Minimum two (2) years of work experience in a related field;
* Demonstrated ability to plan and organise tasks and work flows
* Ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines;
* Good oral and written communication skill;
* Strong interpersonal skills;
* Cross-cultural sensitivity;
* Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain sound working relationships with stakeholders;
* Demonstrated commitment to working as part of a team;
* Sound command of English, written and spoken.
General Qualifications
Remuneration
Technical Officer/ Economic Analyst
Closing date: 20 January 2011
Requirements
* We are seeking qualified candidates with the following qualifications:
* At least Bachelor’s degree in Economics or Finance with strong academic records. MA or equivalent preferred.
* At least 3 years relevant working experience in conducting macroeconomic and policy research in academe or research institution. Those with experience in coordinating programs/projects will be given preference.
* Good English language skills;
* Proficient in Microsoft office tools (Word, Excel and Power Point) and use of statistical/economic program and software;
* Able to work independently as well as in a team in a multicultural environment;
* Able to perform coordination tasks, undertake multiple assignments, and work irregular and long hours; and
* Able to travel, as and when required.
Remuneration
Technical Officer External Economic Relations
Closing date: 31 January 2011
Requirements
* Bachelor degree in economics, management, or related fields from a reputable university;
* A minimum three (3) years relevant work experience in technical capacity;
* Demonstrated strong knowledge in trade policy, research and technical skills in the relevant area and ability to acquire them; working knowledge of the WTO would be an advantage;
* Proven skills in problem solving in a complex organisational environment and in work planning;
* Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, monitor and review policies and procedures;
* Demonstrated ability to plan and organise tasks and work flows, with proven ability for accuracy under pressure and adherence to deadlines;
* Good oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills, including experience in cross-cultural environment and international settings;
* Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain sound working relationships with stakeholders;
* Demonstrated commitment to collaborative work practices;
* Excellent command of English, written and spoken.
How to Apply:
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highlighting your suitability and potentialcontribution to the position together with a detailed CV, including a recent passport-sized photograph and certified true copies of educational certificates obtained, and completed Employment Application Form. More detail about us can be found at www.aseansec.org
