The Permanent Mission of the Republic of Korea to the United Nations has an immediate opening for a motivated and dependable Administrative Assistant to work under the Head of Administration to attend to the day-to-day responsibilities of Mission operations. As we are a government entity, we expect the candidate to act with both integrity and honesty. Hours are Monday-Friday from 9 am to 6 pm, including a 60-minute lunch break. The first three months of employment will be on a probationary basis.

Main Responsibilities:

- Drive and maintain vehicles

- Assist with handling diplomatic pouches

- Assist with building management

- Assist with diplomatic events and functions

- Perform other administrative duties

Qualifications:

- Must be fluent in Korean and English; must be able to write, read and speak in Korean and English

- Must be able to use Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

- Must be able to complete assignments in a timely manner

- Meticulous attention to detail

- Willingness to learn new skills

- Basic Microsoft word and computer skills required

- Must be eligible to work in the United States with a valid driver’s license; we sponsor a visa for this position

- Must pass a security check and classified document access clearance

- Must not be in violation of Article 7 of the Regulations for Administrative Staff at Overseas Missions of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea*

- If you are a Korean national or have dual citizenship, the ROK military service requirements must not restrict your employment at the Korean Mission

- We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage people with disabilities to apply.

*Article 7 (Reasons for Disqualifications) of the Regulations for Administrative Staff at Overseas Missions of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea:

1. An adult who is legally required to have a guardian or limited guardianship

2. A person who has not been reinstated after being declared bankrupt

3. A person, within the past five years, who has completed imprisonment, or whose sentence was suspended

4. A person whose imprisonment probation end date falls within the past two years

5. A person who is in a period of imprisonment suspension

6. A person who is disqualified or lost one's qualification under court decisions or acts/laws/regulations

7. A person who was dismissed from one's position for five years due to disciplinary action within the past five years

8. A person who was dismissed from one's position for three years due to disciplinary action within the past three years

9. A person who has been hired through false information of one's experience or educational background.

10. A person who cannot travel overseas or is viewed/judged/classified as not appropriate to work for overseas Missions

Compensation:

- Approximately $3,100 monthly with overtime

- Medical and dental plan (80% employer contribution)

- Vacation days in addition to both UN and Korean holidays

Please go to https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/un-en/brd/m_23129/list.do for "Application 2023." Complete the application form and email it to korea.mission.un@gmail.com along with a cover letter in English and copies of relevant documents that prove you are eligible to work in the US, such as your passport, visa, and/or Green Card no later than Monday, 24 July 2022 (23:59 EST) with the subject "Admin. Assistant - Your Name."

Under the instructions of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, the Korean Mission is hiring employees through a “blind process.” As such, you must not include the names of your undergraduate and/or graduate schools, names of your family members, or photos of yourself. Violating these rules may result in your exclusion during the interview process.

Invitation-only written tests will be conducted during the week of 24 July 2023. Only those who pass the tests will be invited to the interview session during the latter part of the week. Please note that the test and interview dates are subject to change. Two letters of recommendation from professors or employers must be submitted on the day of your interview. No phone inquiries.