Program Officer - ASEAN
- Career Category: Exec. / Management, Law, Business Administration
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
Location: Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta, Manila, Phnom Penh or Vientiane
Duration: 1 year initially, with the possibility of extension
Supervisor / Manager: Country Manager - Philippines
Performance Management and: ASEAN-ACT Remuneration Framework for national positions
About the Role
The Program Officer - ASEAN will support the delivery of regional activities that strengthen collaboration between the program and its partners. This includes working closely with the program’s leadership team, country teams, and key ASEAN stakeholders such as the Senior Officials Meeting on Transnational Crime (SOMTC) Philippines Focal Point, the ASEAN Secretariat (ASEC) and relevant ASEAN sectorial bodies (ASBs).
The position coordinates and assists with planning and implementation of regional program activities in collaboration with ASEAN partners, particularly SOMTC, ASEC, and other ASBs. It involves organising and documenting meetings and events, and monitoring progress in line with the program’s monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) framework.
The Program Officer - ASEAN will maintain clear and timely communication with ASEAN counterparts, helping to align activities with regional and donor-supported initiatives. Through proactive coordination and stakeholder engagement, the role helps ensure that regional activities are well-organised, effectively implemented, and strategically aligned with ASEAN priorities.
The role is best suited to a proactive, well-organised team player with strong experience in project coordination and an interest in a dynamic regional program.
- Project Management
- Support ASEAN-ACT regional focal points to coordinate the planning and delivery of selected regional activities, working closely with SOMTC Philippines, ASEC, and other relevant ASBs.
- Support the preparation, organisation, and reporting of the Regional Program Steering Committee (RPSC) meeting and other ASEAN annual meetings, and regional coordination mechanisms, ensuring timely documentation of key outcomes and action points.
- Provide logistical and administrative support for ASEAN-ACT regional workshops, meetings, and events, including coordination of invitations, monitoring registration, materials, documentation, and meeting minutes.
- Monitor progress of SOMTC-supported activities and events, gathering and reporting data in line with ASEAN-ACT’s MEL framework.
- Track and share developments, statements, and outcomes from ASEAN meetings and announcements to inform ASEAN-ACT program planning and decision-making.
- Coordinate with other implementing partners, including UN agencies and donor-funded programs, to ensure alignment and complementarity of regional efforts.
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Support coordination and communication between the program and ASEAN partners to ensure smooth delivery of regional activities and maintain open, trust based relationships.
- Facilitate communication and coordination, between the program and ASEAN Secretariat, SOMTC, ASBs, and relevant partners to ensure smooth implementation of ASEAN-ACT’s regional initiatives.
- Manage communication and follow-up for meetings and events, including confirming participation of ASEAN Member State representatives and sharing timely updates to internal teams and the donor.
- Help maintain positive relationships with ASEAN stakeholders by providing clear communication, timely feedback, and consistent follow-up on ASEAN-ACT engagements and activities.
- Monitor changes in key ASEAN roles, priorities, and relationships, and support the program to strengthen and sustain strategic partnerships across the region.
- People and Culture
- Champion victim rights and GEDSI across all project activities and promote culturally sensitive and respectful communications.
- Fostering a culture that promotes learning, sharing of ideas, professional development and analytical thinking.
- Demonstrating and championing compliance with DT Global’s policies and procedures.
- Performing any other duties as required by the supervisor.
- Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field (e.g. liberal arts, human rights laws, laws, political science, business administration, project management)
- At least of experience in international development, human rights or similar for 3 years
- The ability to work with senior government officials, demonstrating high-level written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to build a strong working relationship with key counterparts at both national and regional levels, government and non-government stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others, including experience in cross-cultural environments and international settings.
- Demonstrated excellent organisation, administration and coordination skills, including the ability to plan and meet deadlines.
- Experience with the justice sector or counter-trafficking programs in the ASEAN region.
- Experience working with ASEAN Secretariat and ASEAN sectoral bodies/working groups, understanding ASEAN protocols and communications.
- Established networks with relevant partners in the justice sector, civil society, private sector or government.
