The Permanent Mission of the Republic of Korea to the United Nations is seeking a motivated and capable researcher to assist with the work of the  Economic and Financial Team at the Mission, as well as perform other administrative duties. Hours are Monday-Friday from 9 am to 6 pm, including a 60-minute lunch break.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Finance, Development, Social Science, International Relations or Pre-Law/Legal Studies preferred.

- 1-2 years of full-time work experience in a related field preferred 

 -Must be fluent in both English and Korean and be able to translate and interpret from English to Korean and vice versa 

- Ability to digest and summarize large quantities of information and present it in a concise manner (advanced note-taking skills for important meeting summaries are a necessity)

- Ability to multitask and complete assignments in a timely manner

- Proactive problem-solver

- Must be eligible to work in the United States; we sponsor a visa for this position

- Must pass a security check and classified document access clearance

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

- You must not violate the Article 7 of the Regulations for Administrative Staff at Overseas Missions.

Regulations for Administrative Staff at Overseas Missions

Article 7: Reasons for Disqualifications

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 (20% employee contribution)

- Vacation in addition to UN and Korean holidays

Please go to http://overseas.mofa.go.kr/un-ko/brd/m_5306/list.do for "Application 2023."  Complete the application form and email it to korea.mission.un@gmail.com along with a cover letter in Korean and English and copies of documents that prove you are eligible to work in the US, such as your passport, visa and/or Green Card no later than Friday, 27 October 2023 (23:59 EST) with the subject "2C - Your Name."

Under the instruction of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, the Korean Mission is hiring employees through a “blind process.”  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 excluding you during the interview process.

Invitation-only written tests will be conducted during the week of 29 October 2023. Only those who pass the tests will be invited to the interview session during the week of 29 October. Two recommendation letters from professors or employers must be submitted on the day of your interview. No phone inquiries.