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 Indonesian citizens or ASEAN Nationals who are currently residing and recruited in Indonesia to apply for the position of Trade in Services Officer for Services & Investment Division, ASEAN Economic Community Department.  

Remuneration and Benefits:
Successful candidate will be offered a basic salary of IDR 16,835,950 and attractive remuneration package including monthly transportation allowance, outpatient medical reimbursement, hospitalisation & life insurance, annual bonus of a month’s basic salary, 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 6-month probationary period.

1. Reporting to the Assistant Director/Head and Senior Officer of Services and Investment Division, the Officer shall be responsible to:1.    Provide analytical and administrative support for the Meetings of the ASEAN bodies responsible for the trade in services liberalisation.
   • Compile and/or prepare the relevant documents for the Meeting, including analytical and update papers.
   • Act as resource person during the Meetings.
   • Prepare Report of Meetings (finalised at the conclusion of the Meeting) and assist with the coordination of the follow-up actions of Meetings decisions with relevant internal and external parties.
   • Undertake analysis when necessary.

   2.    Provide analytical and other support for the work of the division.

   • Compile, update information on the trade in services regime in ASEAN Member States.
   • Prepare information paper on matters related to trade in services in ASEAN.
   • Undertake analysis of services regimes and commitments of ASEAN Member States.

   3. Provide analytical and technical support for Trade in Services-related meetings under ASEAN Free Trade Area (FTA) negotiations. 

   • Compile and/or prepare the relevant documents for the Meeting, including analytical and update papers.
   • Act as resource person during the Meetings.
   • Prepare Report of Meetings (finalised at the conclusion of the Meeting) and assist with the coordination of the follow-up actions of Meetings decisions with relevant internal and external parties.
   • Prepare the necessary logistical arrangement in hosting of ASEAN meetings related to the division at the ASEAN Secretariat.
   • Undertake analysis when necessary.

   4.  Perform other tasks as may be assigned from time to time. ​​​​​

1. • Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent degree) in Economics or Law or other appropriate related field; or Bachelor’s degree with a minimum two (2) years of relevant work experience in the relevant area.
   • Demonstrated knowledge and technical skills in the relevant area and ability to acquire them.
   • Proven skills in problem solving in a complex organisational environment and in work planning.
   • Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, monitor and review policy and procedures.
   • Demonstrated ability to plan and organise tasks and work flows, with proven ability for accuracy under pressure and adherence to deadlines.
   • Effective oral and written communication skills, including experience in cross-cultural environment and international settings.
   • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and to complete work in a timely manner.
   • Strong report writing, coordination and inter-personal skills.
   • Competency in computer skills with extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) and Outlook.
   • Sound command of English, written and spoken.
   • Ability to travel.