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, with Timor Leste as its 11^th member with an “Observer” status. It was proclaimed a community through the “Kuala Lumpur Declaration on ASEAN 2025: Forging Ahead Together,” signed by the ASEAN Leaders during the 27th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in 2015. The ASEAN Community Vision 2025 calls for the ASEAN Community in forging 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 the ASEAN Member States with basic functions 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 centre 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 alignment with the ASEAN 2025 and Key Aspirations of the three pillars of the ASEAN Community, namely the ASEAN Political-Security Community, the ASEAN Economic Community and the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community, supported by the Department of Community and Corporate Affairs of the ASEAN Secretariat is inviting Indonesian Citizens or ASEAN Nationals who are already residing and eligible to work in Indonesia to apply for the position of Project Officer for supporting the development of the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Post-2025 results framework and baselining of the ASCC Post-2025 Strategic Plan (Results Framework, Baseline and Public Engagement). This position is supported by the Australian Government through the Australia for ASEAN Futures Initiatives (Aus4ASEAN Futures).

Remuneration and Benefits:
This position is funded for two (2) years with possibility for extension depending on the funding availability. The successful candidate will be subject to a six-month probationary period and be offered a monthly lump-sum remuneration including a basic salary of IDR 16,835,950 and attractive remuneration package including monthly transportation allowance, gratuity, health insurance and annual bonus of a month’s basic salary.

1. This position is assigned within the ASCC Monitoring Division of the ASEAN Secretariat, and under the guidance of the Head of the ASCC Monitoring Division. The Project Officer will provide technical, administrative and coordination support to the development of the ASCC Post-2025 Results Framework and Baseline along with its related activities. Reporting to the Senior Project Officer, the Project Officer shall be responsible for the following deliverables:1.    Development of the ASCC Post-2025 Results Framework:
   • Assist in the designing, planning and conduct of consultations with SOCA, ASCC Sectoral Bodies and relevant stakeholders on the development and finalisation of the ASCC Post-2025 Strategic Plan Results Framework;
   • Coordinate closely with the relevant ASCC Divisions, Sectoral Bodies and ASCC Focal Points as well as cross-pillar Focal Points on the development of the ASCC Post-2025 Results Framework including ad referendum consultations, and relevant meetings and other activities;
   • Assist in the designing, planning and conduct of the Regional Workshops including facilitating the establishment and maintenance of networks of resource persons and providing administrative and logistical support; and
   • Assist in facilitating SOCA and other sectoral bodies’ meetings related to the ASCC Post-2025 Results Framework.

   2.    Development of the ASCC Post-2025 Baseline Study:

   • Support the conduct of data collection and compilation as well as carrying out desk research on the ASCC Post-2025 Key Performance Indicators including mapping of data sources;
   • Coordinate with ASCC Sectoral Bodies, ASCC National Secretariats, ASCC Divisions, and other ASCC stakeholders on the conduct of the baseline study;
   • Support the designing and planning, and managing of inception workshops, regional forum and other activities that are related to the baseline; and
   • Support the development of the inception report, baseline report, and other materials including information, education and communication materials such as infographics, pamphlets, and video presentation.

   3. Facilitate and support public outreach, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement:

   • Provide support in the development of outreach materials, analytical papers/briefs, and other knowledge management products and manage the distribution of the knowledge products; and
   • Assist in coordinating engagements of the ASCC Post-2025 Strategic Plan RF and Baseline activities with ASEAN Member States and broader stakeholders (e.g., dialogue partners, international organisations, industry, think tanks and civil society).

   4. Provides general administrative and logistical support to the ASCC Monitoring Division:

   • Assist in the management of logistical support in the project, including, but not limited to, travel arrangements to attend project meetings and activities in compliance with the ASEC Financial and Administrative Rule and Procedure (“AFARP”);
   • Support communications with all stakeholders, including producing presentations, reports, and press releases;
   • Prepare periodic progress reports, including programmatic and financial outputs, as required by donors and/or sponsors;
   • Maintain all administrative, personal as well as general office files; and
   • Assist ASCC Monitoring Division with all other relevant tasks as assigned.

1. • Advanced degree in Social Sciences, Communication, Public Policy, Public Administration, or other related disciplines, or Bachelor’s degree in the above areas with a minimum of two (2) years of relevant;
   • Experience in providing support to monitoring and evaluation exercises for international development programmes, carrying out qualitative or quantitative research in the context of international development;
   • Strong understanding of communication and advocacy / public engagement principles and strategies including familiarity with digital technology used in advocacy and public engagement;
   • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills including the ability to analyse trends and opportunities, challenges and gaps, and complex situations;
   • Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with the public and other stakeholders, including cross-cultural and international experience;
   • In-depth understanding of international and regional issues and knowledge of and commitment to ASEAN ideals;
   • Proven ability for accuracy under pressure and adherence to deadlines;
   • Competency in computer skills with adequate knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, and design and statistical software where relevant to the position;
   • Excellent command of English, written and spoken; and
   • Ability to travel.