Officer – Analysis & Monitoring on Finance and Socio-Economic Division

Job Reference Number :

24/AMFSED/OFR/7

Opening Date :

25/01/2024

Job Title :

Officer – Analysis & Monitoring on Finance and Socio-Economic Division

Closing Date :

18/02/2024

Job Description :

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 ASEAN Leaders during their 27th Summit 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 Minister of ASEAN 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 ASEAN pillars of Political Security Community, Economic Community and Socio-Cultural Community, supported by the Department of Community and Corporate Affairs, 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 Officer, Analysis & Monitoring on Finance and Socio-Economic Division.

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.

• Provide research assistance in the preparation of AIMD surveillance and monitoring reports, research papers, briefing documents and other technical papers:
  • Prepare, process and manage databases;
  • Undertake preliminary data integration and analysis;
  • Undertake literature review;
  • Produce written, tabular and visual materials for surveillance and monitoring reports, research papers, presentations and other documents.

  2. Assist in the execution and coordination of research projects.

  3. Provide logistics support for meetings, workshops, seminars, conferences and other fora organised by AIMD and AECD.

  4. Provide administrative support and undertake other activities related to AIMD’s research and analytical work.

  5. Facilitate requests for data, information and research and other technical outputs from other divisions/directorates in the ASEAN Secretariat, as well as other ASEAN bodies.

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent degree) in Economics, Statistics, Finance, Public Policy, Development Studies or other related fields or disciplines; or Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of two (2) years’ relevant work experience involving statistical data compilation, analysis, statistical database development or maintenance, or research, preferably with substantial experience in the compilation or analysis of official statistics;
• Demonstrated knowledge of economic concepts and policies, with sound research and analytical skills;
• Proven skills in problem solving in a complex organisational environment and in work planning;
• Ability to monitor the implementation of research projects and procedures;
• Ability to plan and organise tasks and work flows, with proven ability for accuracy under pressure and adherence to deadlines;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills, including experience in cross-cultural environment and international settings;
• Competency in computer skills with adequate knowledge of Microsoft Office, experience in using statistical software or other softwares where relevant to the position; and
• Sound command of English, written and spoken