[Job Posting] Project Assistant (TIU)

 

The ASEAN-Korea Centre is seeking a Project Assistant of Korean nationality to assist the organization, coordination and 

implementation of programs under Trade and Investment Unit (TIU) of the ASEAN-Korea Centre.

* Trade and Investment Unit (TIU) programs are aimed to expand trade between ASEAN and Korea, to promote Korean 

investment in ASEAN Member States and to support capacity-building and technology development of ASEAN business.

 

About the Organization

The ASEAN-Korea Centre (AKC) is an Intergovernmental Organization mandated to promote economic and socio-cultural cooperation between Korea and the 10 ASEAN Member States. With a vision to build a lasting and genuine partnership between ASEAN and Korea, the programs of the AKC are geared towards increasing trade, promoting investment, invigorating tourism and expanding culture and people-to-people exchanges. The Centre is located in Seoul and the main language of operation is English and Korean. For more information, please visit our website (https://www.aseankorea.org).

 

Job Description and Qualifications

 

(1) Job Description

 

Position	Duties and responsibilities	Expected start date
Project Assistant  of  Trade and  Investment Unit  (TIU)	Assist in Centre’s work programs to promote trade and investment flow and strengthen ASEAN-Korea  relations. This includes among others, but not limited to the following: - Support planning and implementation of TIU’s activities - Support communication with relevant organizations, stakeholders, etc. - Research and monitor recent economic issues - Collect and update data/information - Support logistics and other related administrative  duties	April 2025

 

 

 

 

(2) Qualifications

-       Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited academic institution

-       Relevant experience in public diplomacy or related fields in international (inter-governmental) organizations, national/international institutions, government organizations and/or private companies is preferred.

-       Fluent communication skills (written and spoken) in both English and Korean

-       Proficiency in MS office and video/photo editing skills are preferred

-       Must comply with Article 33 of the Public Officials Act and not be disqualified from overseas travel.

 

Employment Conditions

[Trade and Investment Unit]

-       Employment Period: 6 months

- Gross Salary per month: KRW 2,406,270

*The above salary includes lunch and transportation allowance.

-       Benefits: 4 Major insurances, Club activity, etc.

-       Commencement Date: April 2025 (negotiable)

-       Working Hours: 09:00-18:00, Lunch hour: 12:00-13:00

-       Location: 8th fl., 124, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea 04520

 

Selection Process

The recruitment process will be as follows:

-       1st round: Document review

*Indication of an English proficiency score, officially certified with validity, is mandatory. In principle, TOEIC certificate 

should be submitted, but if not available, TEPS, TOEFL, IBT, G-TELP, FLEX and other English-speaking tests may be 

submitted. 

 

-       2^nd Round: On-site English writing test and Interview (22 April)

 

-       3rd round: Health screening

*Schedule may change depending on the number of applicants and the recruitment process. Candidates who pass 

each round will be notified individually. Those who pass the first round must bring their ID cards for the second round 

and arrive 10 minutes early for the interview.

*We recommend that you submit the application before the final hour of the deadline to avoid network congestion, and 

make sure that your application has been successfully submitted.

 

How to Apply

-       All applications will be received on-line via http://aseankorea.saramin.co.kr

-       Application Deadline: Until 23:59, 11 April 2025

* Applicants are fully responsible for the contents of their applications and may be disadvantaged if the application has 

incorrect or false information not to mention errors and omissions.

-       For further inquiries, please contact: recruit@aseankorea.org******@*******.***

 

Documents to be submitted following final offer of employment

The following documents are to be submitted after the final offer:-

-       Graduation Certificate (or certificate of enrollment if not yet graduated)

-       Transcript of Academic Record

-       Career/Employment Certificate (if he or she has working experience)

-       Certificate of English Proficiency

*      In principle, TOEIC certificate should be submitted, but if not available, TEPS, TOEFL, IBT, G-TELP, FLEX and other English-speaking tests may be submitted.

Additional Information

-       In the event there has been an error in filling out the application form, the applicant will be subject to unfavorable 

consequences. If any grounds for disqualification (false allegations of qualification, health issues, etc.) is found, the 

Centre reserves the right to withdraw the notification of the final result, even if the results have already been announced.

-       For any cancellation of acceptance or disqualification of employment, the next highest scoring applicant may be considered for employment.

-     If, after the recruitment process, there is no suitable applicant, the Centre may decide not to make any employment offer and re-start the recruitment process.

 

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