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THE ASEAN SECRETARIAT
INVITES ASEAN NATIONALS TO APPLY

FOR THE FOLLOWING VACANCY
SENIOR OFFICER ENERGY

ENERGY & MINERALS DIVISION
Background:
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was founded in 1967 with the purpose of promoting
regional cooperation in Southeast Asia, in the spirit of equality and partnership and thereby contribute
towards peace, progress and prosperity in the region. ASEAN comprises ten (10) countries in Southeast
Asia. It was proclaimed a Community through the “Kuala Lumpur Declaration on ASEAN 2025: Forging
Ahead Together”, signed by the Leaders of ASEAN Member States at the 27th ASEAN Summit in 2015.
The ASEAN 2025 calls for the ASEAN Community to forge ahead together, and to work towards building a
community that is politically cohesive, economically integrated and socially responsible.
The ASEAN Secretariat was established in 1976 by the Foreign Ministers of ASEAN with the basic
function of providing greater efficiency in the coordination of ASEAN organs and for more effective
implementation of ASEAN projects and activities. It is also envisioned to be the nerve center of a strong
and confident ASEAN Community that is globally respected for acting in full compliance with its Charter
and in the best interest of its people.
In line with the ASEAN 2025 and the key aspirations of the three ASEAN Community pillars, namely:
Political Security Community, Economic Community and Socio-Cultural Community, supported by the
Department of Community and Corporate Affairs, the ASEAN Secretariat is inviting qualified ASEAN
Nationals to apply for the position of Senior Officer Energy.
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Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Assistant Director/Head of Energy & Minerals Division, the Senior Officer shall be
responsible to:
1. Provide policy and technical advice and recommendations by undertaking research work and
preparing policy papers to support the formulation and implementation of ASEAN regional
integration policy in energy, including providing inputs into the development of sectoral work plans
(and similar documents) and agreements;
2. Facilitate discussions and negotiations among ASEAN Member States;
3. Monitor the implementation of sectoral work plans (and similar documents) and compliance with
ASEAN agreements in the energy sector;
4. Manage and coordinate the activities and provide the required support for the development,
implementation and monitoring of programmes and/or projects:
 Propose and/or formulate project/activities
 Involve in the review and preparation of project proposals
 Assist in mobilising resources for the implementation of programmes/projects
 Monitor and report the implementation of programmes/projects
5. Provide support in the development and implementation of programmes/activities of cooperation

between ASEAN and external parties, including ASEAN Dialogue Partners, international
organisations and the private sector, in the field of energy
 Initiate future work plan and key activities
 Propose and implement joint agreements, programmes and activities with the external parties
 Liaise with the external parties
6. Promote the ASEAN energy sector by preparing promotional materials and taking part in speaking
engagement at national, regional and international events as required.
7. Management and disbursement of the ASEAN Energy Endowment Fund.
8. Support the ASEAN bodies with respect to meetings:

 Prepare the necessary documents required for the meetings
 Act as a resource person and facilitator at meetings
 Represent the ASEAN Secretariat at meetings as required
 Assist the hosting organisations in preparing for meetings
9. Provide support in the division’s cross-sectoral as well as minerals-related work, as necessary

and as may be assigned.
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Qualifications and experience:
 Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent degree) in Energy Management, Economics, Public
Policy, Business Management, or other appropriate specialist discipline, or a combination of formal
qualifications in two or more of those areas; with at least three (3) years of professional experience in
energy development planning and policy formulation, implementation and coordination, as well as in
project administration; experience preferably obtained from a national government agency responsible
for energy policies or from an energy-related portfolio of an international or regional organisation.
 Supervisory experience in a management position, is preferred.
 Bachelor degree in any of the above, or more, specialist discipline(s) with at least five (5) years of
qualifying work experience may also be considered.
 High-level technical skills and knowledge in area of responsibility.
 Demonstrated ability to initiate, develop and manage regional projects for the purpose of providing key
recommendations and analysis to support consensus building on regional policies and programmes.
 Demonstrated skills in problem solving, planning and the development of policies and procedures.
 Demonstrated ability to motivate staff and work effectively with people at all levels of the organisation.
 Experience in identifying training and professional/technical development needs of staff.
 Demonstrated ability to conduct both formal and on-the-job training and foster the career development
goals of staff.
 Excellent oral and written communication skills and sound 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.
 Competency in computer skills with adequate knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook.
 Ability to plan and organise tasks and work flow, with proven ability for accuracy under pressure and
adherence to deadlines.
 Excellent command of English, written and spoken.
 Ability to travel.
Remuneration and Benefits:

Successful candidate will be offered a basic salary of USD 3,385 and attractive remuneration package
including housing, outpatient medical reimbursement, hospitalization & life insurance, children’s education
and gratuity. Subject to good performance during the probation, the candidate will be offered a fixed term
contract of three (3) years, inclusive of the six-month probationary period.
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How to apply:
Send your application to [email protected] highlighting your suitability and potential contribution to the
position together with a detailed CV, certified true copies of educational certificates and transcript
for Bachelor and Master degrees, including PhD (if any), and completed ASEC Employment
Application Form attached with recent photograph. Documents must be in English or with English
translation. Applications sent without ALL the documents mentioned above will NOT be considered.
Please indicate on the subject heading: Application for Senior Officer Energy.
Application documents should reach the ASEAN Secretariat by 26 July 2019. The Selection Committee’s
decision is final and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Note:
 ASEC Employment Form can be downloaded at: www.asean.org/opportunities/asec-employment-form
 ASEAN Secretariat Staff shall not be retained in active service beyond the age of 60 years. Age shall
not be more than 57 years old at time of application.
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THE ASEAN SECRETARIAT

INVITES ASEAN NATIONALS TO APPLY

SENIOR OFFICER ENERGY

2. Facilitate discussions and negotiations among ASEAN Member States;

5. Provide support in the development and implementation of programmes/activities of cooperation

7. Management and disbursement of the ASEAN Energy Endowment Fund.

8. Support the ASEAN bodies with respect to meetings:

9. Provide support in the division’s cross-sectoral as well as minerals-related work, as necessary

Remuneration and Benefits:

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