Senior Officer Environment Division

Senior Officer Environment Division

ASEAN - Association of Southeast Asian Nations

Jakarta, Indonesia

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Assistant Director/Head of Environment Division, the Senior Officer shall be responsible to:

• Assist the Head of the Division in policy initiatives and coordination:
  • Coordinate the development of policy initiative, strategies, and framework, particularly on climate change, emerging environmental issues, and cross-sectoral issues, to support programmes and/or projects in collaboration with ASEAN Dialogue Partners and international organisations;
  • Coordinate responses to queries from member countries and external sources on matters related to ASEAN cooperation on environment and disaster management;
  • Prepare background papers, briefs, reports and updates, and provide substantive inputs concerning environment and disaster management matters.
• Manage and coordinate the activities and provide the required support for the implementation and monitoring of programmes and/or projects:
  • Assist in planning, monitoring and evaluation of ASEAN priority programmes and projects related to environment;
  • Coordinate ASEAN regional activities in promoting environment sustainability programmes;
  • Represent the ASEAN Secretariat and serve as a resource person in meetings with ASEAN bodies and other relevant organisations in the environment sectors;
  • Assist in formulating programmes and projects to secure funding and technical support for the implementation of ASEAN priority programmes and projects;
  • Assist in strengthening resource mobilisation and partnership development;
  • Assist in knowledge management including website and database management of the Division, and the ASEAN Secretariat Knowledge and Document Management System (KDMS).
• Support the Head of the Division in undertaking the substantive work of the Division:
  • Provide effective supervision and coaching to supervised staff to ensure their competency and continuing professional development;
  • Provide inputs to the Head of the Division in conducting performance appraisal for the subordinates.

Qualifications

• Advanced University Degree (Master’s or equivalent degree) with strong academic qualification in Environmental Studies, Natural Resource Management, Forestry or another appropriate specialist discipline; Extensive supervisory experience, within management position with a minimum three (3) years high-level experience in a recognised specialised field; or
• Bachelor degree in one or combination of the above relevant areas of study or disciplines, with a minimum of five (5) years qualified experience in a recognised specialised field. High-level technical skills and knowledge in area of responsibility;
• Demonstrated skills and experiences on information management system, database development/management, web development, web design and visual communication, would be an advantage;
• 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;
• Demonstrated sound 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 where relevant to the position;
• Proven ability for accuracy under pressure and adherence to deadlines;
• Excellent command of English, written and spoken;
• Work within the core values of the ASEAN Secretariat;
• Ability to travel.

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