[Job Posting] Executive Assistant (Assistant Officer)

 

The ASEAN-Korea Centre is seeking for an Executive Assistant (Assistant Officer) to the Secretary General(SG) of ASEAN and Korean nationality with proven experience to assist SG’s general affairs as well as the activities of the AKC.

 

 

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. Please visit our website (https://www.aseankorea.org) for more information on AKC’s programs. 

 

Job Description and Qualifications

 

(1) Job Description


Position

Duties and Responsibilities

Expected date of employment

Executive Assistant

(Assistant Officer)



ž  Overall management of SG related affairs

̵         SG’s schedule (i.e. meetings and appointments)

̵         Arrangement and accompany of SG events and travels (domestic and international)

̵         Communication with external stakeholders of the AKC

̵         Report meeting minutes and SG related expenses

 

ž  Documentation and research on recent trends and data of ASEAN and ASEAN-Korea relations(i.e. speeches, talking notes, PPTs, etc)

 

*    The work scope of EA is not limited to specific programs or a certain  Unit. EA may involve in all fields of the Centre’s activities if necessary.

July

2025

 

(2) Qualifications

 - Bachelor's degree in International Relations, Political Science, Language, Communication or a related field from an accredited academic institution. Master's degree in a related field is preferred.

- More than 1 year of relevant experience in international (inter-governmental) organizations, national/international institutions, 

government organizations and/or private companies is preferred.

- Fluent communication skills in both English and Korean

- Should follow under Article 33 of Public Officials Act and not be disqualified from overseas travel

 

 

Employment Conditions

 

- Fixed-term contract of 1 year

* Contract may be extended after one year following review of work performance, etc.

* Probation period: 3 months

-  Gross Salary per annum: KRW 40,000,000 and above

* The above salary includes monthly lunch and transportation allowance.

* The salary can be changed depending on the qualifications and prior work experiences, in accordance with  Centre's regulation.

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

- Starting date: July 2025 (Specific date is negotiable.)

- Official 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

 

* Results of each round will be informed to the concerned candidate(s) individually.

- 1st  round: Document review

*  Indication of an English proficiency score, officially certified with validity of 2 years, is mandatory.

- 2nd  round: On-site English writing test and In-person Interview

- 3rd round: Health screening (only for those who have passed the 1st and 2nd round of the selection process)

 

 

How to Apply

 

- Applications including all the relevant documents on-line via http://aseankorea.saramin.co.kr

- Application Deadline: 29 June 2025 (Sunday), 23:59

*Applicants are fully responsible for the contents of their applications and may be disadvantaged if there are incorrect information/errors and omissions in the applications.

- For further inquiries, please contact: ******@*******.***

 

 

Additional Information

- In case there has been an error in filling out the application form, the applicants will be subject to unfavorable measures. If there has 

been found any grounds for disqualification (false allegations of qualification, health issues, etc.), the Centre may withdraw from the 

notification of the final result, even in case the results have already been announced.

- For any cancellation of acceptance or disqualification for 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 offers and re-start the recruitment process.

 

 

 

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