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Team Leader for READI Facility BId

Team Leader required for up-coming bid
Technical Assistance to Regional EU–ASEAN Dialogue Instrument (READI) Facility

GRM International is currently seeking experience consultant with experience ASEAN and EU to be put forward to for an upcoming four year bid for the READI Facility.

Expected Results from the Team Leader:
The Regional EU ASEAN Dialogue Instrument (READI) objective is to present policy option and assist in building the foundations for ASEAN community in non-trade areas by sharing knowledge and experience between different regulatory systems and establishing greater transparency and understanding between the two regions. The Facility will support ASEAN in drafting its policy paper, defining its targeted results, elaborating its work plan, and implementing the latest.

The potential areas for dialogue have been identified as Climate Change, Environment, Transport, Energy, Science and Technology, Education and Mutual Recognition of Certificates, Employment and social protection, Disaster management, ICT, Human Right, involvement of civil society in policy decision process. However, other areas may emerge during the implementation period of the facility.

The TA Team Leader is responsible for the coordination of all activities of the Technical Assistance.
S/He is also responsible to the EUD for delivering the programme results and for making the most effective and efficient use of resources made available to the programme, irrespective of their nature (human, technical or financial resources).

The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- A Master’s Degree or equivalent in public administration, international relations, social sciences, or a discipline related to the issues covered in the programme.
- An excellent verbal and written command of English is essential. Knowledge of an ASEAN language would be an added advantage.
- A thorough knowledge of regional integration, in particular ASEAN and EU integration policies.
- Proven experience in the management of international teams of experts of different technical backgrounds.
- Proven organisational, communication, mobilisation and change management skills.
- Proven ability to develop solid partnerships with high level officials in order to achieve project results.
- Proven access to a network among EU and ASEAN practitioners and experts in the topics covered by the programme, which will allow him to identify and select the most appropriate candidates for the short term expert positions
- Excellent organisational skills

General professional experience:
- Preferably 15 years professional experience related to a programme of this nature in an intergovernmental institution, international organisation, or international consulting firm, but a minimum of 7 years required.
- Preferably 7 years of experience in managing cooperation programmes in developing countries, preferably in Asia, but a minimum of 2 years required.
- Relevant professional experience in ASEAN or AMS would be an added advantage.

Specific professional experience:
- Previous experience as a team leader
- Management and participation in multi-disciplinary projects.
- Experience in sectors such as the ones covered under the READI Facility: i.e. energy, science and technology, employment, higher education, disaster management, civil society participation
- Proven knowledge of European Commission project management procedures and financial regulations, preferably through management and participation in EC-funded technical assistance projects of similar size and/or contractual value.
- Management and participation in technical assistance projects which involve an important “mindset change” in the participants, would be an advantage.
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