[Job Posting] Assistant Officer (External Relations)

The ASEAN-Korea Centre is currently seeking an Assistant Officer of ASEAN and Korean nationality with proven experience to organize and implement the programs of the ASEAN-Korea Centre (AKC).

 

About the Organization

 

The ASEAN Korea Centre (AKC) is an intergovernmental organization established with the aim to promote economic and socio-cultural exchanges among Korea and the ten ASEAN member states. AKC implements various projects to promote mutual understanding and cooperation between the two regions through increasing trade volume, investment promotion, invigorating tourism and cultural exchange. Please visit the website (https://www.aseankorea.org) for more information on the projects of the Centre and details of the organization.

 

Job Description and Qualifications

 

(1)   Job Description

Position

Duties and Responsibilities

Expected date of employment

 Assistant Officer of Development Planning and General Affairs Unit

(DPGAU)

ž  External Coordination

̵         Support communication and coordination with ASEAN Member States, Embassies, and government agencies, etc

̵         Assist in arranging official meetings and following up on external engagement

ž  Program support

̵         Provide administrative and logistical support for ER program

̵         Coordinate with other Units and external partners for program planning and evaluation

ž  Documentation and Reporting

̵         Prepare meetings notes, summary records, and briefing materials for internal and external use

̵         Maintain records of communications, cooperation activities and contact lists, etc.

 

* The Assistant Officer will also be expected to provide general administrative and logistical support within the Unit as required.

November

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 the Public Officials Act and not be disqualified from overseas travel.

Employment Conditions

•    Fixed-term contract of 1 year

*  The contract may be renewed on a yearly basis; however, the total employment period shall not exceed two years.

*   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: November 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: 5 November 2025 (Wed), 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.