Assistant Director Science and Technology Division, Jakarta

Asean; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 150,000,000 - 210,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta invites applications for the position of Assistant Director in the Science and Technology Division. This senior leadership role focuses on advancing regional cooperation in science, technology and innovation within ASEAN.

Qualified candidates will coordinate with member states and regional partners to align programmes with ASEAN's Community Vision 2045, drive policy development, and oversee implementation of science and technology initiatives across the region.

Job description

Job Reference Number : Please note that ASEAN Secretariat Staff shall not be retained in active service beyond the age of 60 years

SnT/ADR/063

Opening Date :

01/10/2026

Job Title :

Assistant Director Science and Technology Division

Closing Date :

12/11/2026

Job Description :

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was founded in 1967 with the purpose of promoting regional cooperation in Southeast Asia, in the spirit of equality and partnership and thereby contribute towards peace, progress and prosperity in the region. ASEAN comprises eleven countries in Southeast Asia, with Timor-Leste being admitted as an ASEAN Member State during the 47th ASEAN Summit on 26 October 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It was proclaimed a Community through the “Kuala Lumpur Declaration on ASEAN 2025: Forging Ahead Together", signed by the ASEAN Leaders during their 27th Summit 2015.The ASEAN 2045: Our Shared Future articulates the collective aspiration of the ASEAN Community to realise a resilient, innovative, dynamic, and people-centred ASEAN by 2045, envisioning a developed ASEAN as the epicentre of growth in the Indo-Pacific region.

The ASEAN Secretariat was established in 1976 by the Foreign Minister of ASEAN with basic functions of providing greater efficiency in the coordination of ASEAN organs and for more effective implementation of ASEAN projects and activities. It is also envisioned to be the nerve centre of a strong and confident ASEAN Community that is globally respected for acting in full compliance with its Charter and in the best interest of its people.

In alignment with the ASEAN Community Vision 2045 and Strategic Plans of the three ASEAN pillars of