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Position Title: Programme Officer

Application Deadline: 4 June 2021

Expected Start Date: Beginning of July 2021

Job Description 

The Programme Officer is expected to be able to take an active role within the organization and also is expected to be proactive and self-reflective. We are looking for young graduates who seek to use their writing and communication skills to help the development of higher education within the ASEAN region. We also seek young graduates who are proactive and are not afraid of voicing their own ideas and initiatives that they feel are meaningful. Most of all, we are looking for someone who seeks the betterment of their colleagues as well as themselves. 

The Programme Officer will be responsible for managing and overseeing a number of projects under the ASEAN University Network Secretariat. This role may involve monitoring a project from conception to conclusion, designing and formulating the specifications, layout working timelines, scheduling internal team meetings, and evaluating post-event details. Additionally, this position will expect extensive levels of communication with stakeholders inside and outside the AUN umbrella as persons-in-charge of relevant projects. 

Working Hours: Monday-Thursday from 10:00-19:00

Salary: 30,000-33,000 THB

Employment Type: One year contract to work full-time on projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or above 

• Fluent in verbal and written English

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google (particularly Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and their Google equivalents)

• Thai national 

Previous Experience

No previous work experience is required. Although experience may give you an edge, we give more value for someone with a young, fresh outlook and a personality that meshes well with the team.

Desired Skills

• Analytical Thinking

• Creativity

• Ability to write and communicate to different types of audiences

• Highly organized and good self-management

• Ability to work and manage on different types of projects that require different outlooks and mindsets

• Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with colleagues as well as academic officers from various academic institutions

• Ability to travel abroad 

• Proactive, assertive, and highly adaptable

• Mesh well with the AUN team

• Intercultural Awareness and Sensitivity

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google (particularly Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and their Google equivalents)

• Experience in photography and video editing (optional)

• Be able to effectively work in many environments such as remotely and on-site (at the office or when hosting international activities) 

How to Apply

Submit the application via Google form by 4 June 2021. In the application form, you will need to upload the following documents:

• Proof of completing your highest education degree

• Current Resume 

• Cover Letter 

• English language proficiency test results (optional)

Timeline

About the organization

The ASEAN University Network is an organization under ASEAN working towards the development of the ASEAN higher education sector through promoting the collaboration of the region’s leading institutions and talents. 

Contact

Email: aun.secretariat@gmail.com 

(For inquiries related to this job advertisement, please CC aun.chawanvit@gmail.com)

Address: Office of the AUN Secretariat

17th Floor, Chaloem Rajakumari 60 Building, Chulalongkorn University, Phayathai Road, Bangkok 10330, Thailand

Note: As we expect high volumes of applications, we will only contact shortlisted candidates after the application period. In the absence of any reply from us some time after the application period, please consider that your application has not been selected. This should in no way be seen as a reflection on your skills or the quality of your experience.