[Job Posting] Project Assistant (Trade
and Investment Unit)
 
The ASEAN-Korea Centre is seeking a Project Assistant of Korean/ASEAN
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 Inter-governmental 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
  
  

  
September
  2025
  
 
 
(2) Qualifications
-       Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from
an accredited academic institution
-       Relevant experience in public
diplomacy or related field in international (inter-governmental) organizations,
national/international institutions, government organizations and/or private
companies is preferred.
-       Fluent communication skills in both
English and Korean
-       Proficiency in MS office and video/photo
editing skills are preferred
-       Should follow under Article 33 of
the Public Officials Act and not be disqualified from overseas travel.

Employment Conditions
[Trade and Investment Unit]
-       Employment Period: 1 person x 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.
-       Starting Date: 22 September 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 and valid within the past two years, 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. 
-       2nd round: On-site English
writing test and Interview (12 September)
-       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, 7
September 2025 (Sunday)
*     
Applicants are fully responsible
for the contents of their applications and may be disadvantaged if there are
incorrect information/errors and omissions in the application.
-       For
further inquiries, please contact: recruit@aseankorea.org
 
Documents to be submitted following
final offer of employment
The documents below 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)

Additional Information
-       In the event of discovery of
incorrect information/error and/or cheating in the application form and
interview, the relevant applicant will be disqualified. In the event the
discovery of such grounds for disqualification occurs after the results have
been announced, the Centre will withdraw its final offer.
-       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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