IAI & NDG Officer

The Officer will coordinate the implementation of the Initiative for ASEAN Integration (IAI) and Narrowing the Development Gap (NDG) initiatives through project management, technical support for meetings, monitoring sub-regional initiatives, and managing information dissemination. The role supports ASEAN's economic community goals and requires coordination with multiple stakeholders to ensure effective project implementation and communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the implementation of the NDG initiatives and IAI, through the IAI Work Plans including project/programme management and coordination with project proponents and ASEAN Secretariat divisions.
• Follow-through project proposals submitted for ASEAN’s funding approval process and ensure effective and timely implementation of projects/programmes.
• Coordinate the implementation of programmes where the Division is the implementing agency and compile information on the progress and results of the IAI Work Plan implementation.
• Provide technical support to meetings serviced by the Division including preparing drafts, compiling and circulating documents, assisting in rapporteur duties, coordinating follow-up actions, and arranging meeting logistics.
• Monitor the implementation of sub-regional initiatives by compiling information, assisting in servicing meetings, and preparing talking points and briefing notes.
• Disseminate and manage information related to IAI and NDG including preparing information materials, organising promotional events, maintaining databases, and updating the ASEAN website section.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisors.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Economics, Management, Development Studies, Political and Social Sciences; and/or Bachelor’s degree in the afore-mentioned fields or discipline with a minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience in developing or managing projects/programmes, preparing reports and organising meetings, conferences and other events, shall also be considered.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and organise tasks and work flows, with proven ability for accuracy under pressure and adherence to deadlines.
• Demonstrated commitment to collaborative work practices in multi-cultural environment.
• Proven skills in problem solving in a complex organisational environment and in work planning.
• Ability to multi-task, work long and irregular hours, perform tasks outside the usual job scope, and willingness to travel frequently on short notice.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.
• Good command of English, written and spoken.
• Competency in computer skills with adequate knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook, and the use of Generative AI, where relevant to the position.

Skills

• Project Management
• Report Preparation
• Meeting Coordination
• Conference Organization
• Work Planning
• Problem Solving
• Multi-cultural Team Collaboration
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Outlook
• Generative AI
• Information Dissemination
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Task Organization
• Monitoring and Evaluation

Languages

English