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 officer 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:

The project officer will report to the Director and Assistant Director of the Cultural Exchange Department and assist the project team in selected projects with a specific focus on the culture360.org portal.

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. Culture360.org 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.

• Assist in the implementation and execution of the programmes/activities assigned following the project cycle management with a specific focus on culture360.org;
• Assist in conducting relevant research and information gathering as well as database entry  and data management;
• Assist in the editorial work related to  culture360.org (updating site, responding to inquiries, administrative work);
• Assist the department in communication activities as planned by the Department in general and in specific for culture360.org;
• Other duties (administrative, financial) assigned by the Department Director, Assistant Director or Project Manager;
• Promote strong networks and good relationships with partner institutions;
• Actively contribute with intellectual input to the Department’s development and general cross departmental activities in ASEF.

The successful candidate will have the following profile:

·       Nationality of an ASEM partner country;

·       Young professional with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in cultural management and/or cultural policy related studies preferably with experience in international cultural cooperation;

·       An MA degree preferably in arts/cultural management, cultural policy or related to the arts and cultural field;

·       Excellent command of written and spoken English;

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

·       Good command of Microsoft Office applications,  web administration and online communication tools;

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

·       Good presentation, organizational and communication skills and creative thinking;

·       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;

·         2 letters of reference with contact details.

Email application is preferred. Please indicate 1002CE07in 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