The Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) advances mutual understanding and collaboration between the people of Asia and Europe through intellectual, cultural, and people-to-people exchanges.  These exchanges include conferences, lecture tours, workshops, seminars and the use of web-based platforms. The major achievement of ASEF is the establishment of permanent bi-regional networks focused on areas and issues that help to strengthen Asia-Europe relations. Established in February 1997 by the partners of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM)[1], ASEF reports to a Board of Governors representing the ASEM partners. ASEF is the only permanent institution of the ASEM process. Since 1997, ASEF has initiated projects engaging 14,000 individuals from Asia and Europe. ASEF works in partnership with other public institutions and civil society actors to ensure its work is broad-based and balanced among the partner countries. For more information, visit: http://www.asef.org

ASEF’s Cultural Exchange Department seeks to engage a motivated project executive for immediate start. ASEF’s Cultural Exchange Department undertakes innovative programmes in cultural cooperation, sustaining various mechanisms for dialogue, the exchange of ideas, as well as sharing of information and best practices in the field of arts and culture. Programmes in this area allow peers from diverse backgrounds to explore creativity, art and artistic practices in different contexts, such as using the internet as a tool for co-operation and   participating in workshops, seminars and conferences.

About the Position

The successful candidate will be assigned the following general duties and responsibilities:

1. Communication of the Culture360.org portal

The project executive is expected to work in close coordination with the Culture360.org Project Coordinator and the Technical coordinator. Culture360.org is the only multi-disciplinary Arts and Culture portal with the focus on Asia and Europe created for and fuelled by artists, cultural practitioners and policy makers. Culture360.org is a platform to inform, collaborate, interact and exchange ideas with the arts and culture communities across Asia and Europe. The culture360.org portal is a strategic project within the Cultural Exchange Department as it is also central to the overall communication of the projects developed by the Department.

·       To develop a communication plan aiming at increasing the visibility of culture360.org at the governmental and civil society level;

·       To execute the communication efforts through online activities (such as newsletter, social media tools)  and offline events (through the development of publicity support);

·       To assist the project team in developing a communication towards building partnerships and collaborations. 

2. Communication Support to the Cultural Exchange Department

In particular, under the supervision of the Director and the Assistant Director of the Cultural Exchange Department, the project executive will be involved in communication with the Public Affairs department towards the external communication of ASEF’s cultural Exchange projects.

·       To provide communication support to the department in writing press releases consistent with the general corporate communication of ASEF;

·       To advise the department on the consistency of all department communication efforts.

3. Others: Various tasks (admin and financial) as assigned by the Director and Assistant Director.

The successful candidate will have the following profile:

·       Nationality of an ASEM partner country;

·       Young professional with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in communication and/or international cultural cooperation and proven knowledge of project planning and project cycle management;

·       An MA degree preferably in communication and public relations with a keen interest and experience in the arts and cultural field;

·       Excellent command of written and spoken English (native speaker level), preferably with experience writing for the media and the press;

·       Knowledge of at least one other ASEM language is a plus;

·       Good command of Microsoft Office applications, web administration and online communication tools (social media);

·       Demonstrated knowledge and interest in multilateralism & international organisations and international cultural cooperation;

·       Strong interpersonal skills, cultural awareness and ability to effectively communicate with individuals form diverse backgrounds and nationalities;

·       Strong interest in working in a multi-cultural environment and in current world affairs.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit the followings documents:

·         Cover Letter detailing the qualities/contributions that he/she can bring to ASEF;

·         Curriculum vitae with the candidate's contact details highlighting past studies/work experiences related to the above job requirements;

·         Relevant articles, press releases written by the applicant;

·         2 letters of reference with contact details.

Email application is preferred. Please indicate 1002CE06 in the subject of your email and direct your application to hr@asef.org. For further information, visit www.asef.org. As the organisation receives a large number of applications, we regret that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email.

Closing date: Not specified