Organization: United Cities and Local Governments Asia Pacific (UCLG ASPAC)
Duty Station: UCLG ASPAC Regional Office, Jakarta, Indonesia
Type of Contract: Service Contract– 1 year, with possibility of extension
Background
United Cities and Local Governments Asia Pacific (UCLG ASPAC) is one of the eight Regional Sections of the United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) and based in Jakarta, Indonesia. UCLG is the largest local government organization in the world and the officially recognized voice of Local Government by the United Nations. The Asia and Pacific region is the biggest of the eight sections in UCLG with linkages to more than 7.000 local governments. It represents well over 3.76 billion people –more than half of the world population- and incorporates economically fast developing countries such as China, India and Indonesia.
UCLG ASPAC is the key knowledge management hub on local government issues in the Asia-Pacific region. It promotes democratic local government, supports cooperation between cities and their associations, and facilitates programs, networks and partnerships to develop the capacity of local governments and the
associations. Moreover, UCLG ASPAC represents local governments politically within the international community, and with the United Nations and its agencies. It also promotes inclusive societies which safeguard equality, social and economic justice, and sustainable community development. UCLG ASPAC is
engaged in all relevant thematic fields for nurturing sustainable development comprising poverty alleviation, climate change, decentralization, local finance, and MDGs.
UCLG ASPAC is accepting expressions of interests from qualified Manager: Strategic Services candidates. The Manager will be placed at the UCLG ASPAC regional office in Jakarta and provides support to the on-going operations ensuring high quality, accuracy and consistency of work. The Manager reports directly to the Secretary General of UCLG ASPAC.
Responsibilities
The Manager will be responsible for the following:
- Establish and maintain communication with international partners and relevant stakeholders, LGAs/LAs, academic institutions, and CSOs
- Carrying out regular research and analysis on political, social, and governance related developments in the Asia Pacific region
- Composing country profiles emphasizing on demographic, administrative and political features
- Providing regular updates on relevant programs and activities implemented by international organizations
- Identifying cooperation areas and potential partners for member oriented services
- Organization of regional meetings and conferences
- Preparing background information and materials related to the participation in international events or conferences
- Managing the agenda of the Secretary General
- Represent the Secretary General on certain occasions
- Perform other duties as required from time-to-time
Special requirements of the assignment
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in public administration, international relations, economics, political science or related field
- At least three years of professional experience in regional or international cooperation related to governance, decentralization, social inclusion, MDGs
- Sound background in carrying out analytical work and research
- Sufficient experience in preparing presentations for international events
- Strong written and oral communication skills (Indonesia and English)
- Computer software skills in all basic Microsoft word programs
- Ability to develop liaison with senior representatives from partner organizations and stakeholders and work co-operatively
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines required
- Experience in working in an international environment, respecting different cultures and nationalities
- Considerable domestic and international travel may be required
Assignment period
The assignment will be for a period of 12 months with a possibility of further extension, subject to performance review. It will commence in January 2011.
Candidates should submit an updated CV incl. salary history along with the application to HRD-Division at aspac_mss@yahoo.co.id (Reference:
ASPAC_MSS_01_11) until 06 December 2010 at the latest.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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