The TCS is inviting qualified candidates to apply for the following position:

• Open Positions
  • Program Officer, Department of Socio-Cultural Affairs (1)
• Deadline: March 5, 2023

Job Description - Program Officer:

• Provide support for existing consultative mechanisms among the three countries (i.e. Ministerial or other inter-governmental meetings). Specific tasks include assisting the arrangement of official meetings, drafting summary reports/minutes, implementing projects entrusted by government agencies, publishing promotional materials, etc.
• Plan and organize workshops and seminars in areas/issues covered by the relevant Department
• Outreach to and cooperate with other international organizations, non-governmental organizations, media and research institutes for establishing and developing cooperative partnerships
• Explore and promote potential areas of new trilateral cooperative projects. Specific tasks may include setting up contact channels with relevant government agencies/non-governmental organizations and coordination to facilitate the establishment of new cooperative projects, etc.
• Explore research projects in areas/issues covered by the relevant Department (independently or in collaboration with other institutions)
• Draft speeches/remarks/talking points to be used by the Board in events, conferences, business trips, provide all necessary technical and administrative support
• Draft documents including summary reports of TCS-hosted events; draft press releases to be publicized on the TCS website, including their translation; Compile related materials into database and translate them
• Cross-Departmental tasks may be assigned as necessary

Qualifications:

• Nationality: People's Republic of China
• University-level degree in international relations, comparative studies, communication, education, regional studies, or other social sciences (other fields can be considered as long as you convincingly explain how it can be helpful in working at the TCS)
• Proficiency in both written and oral English and native-level proficiency in Chinese is essential. Proficiency Japanese or Korean is an asset but not a requirement
• Team player who can work with people from a broad range of backgrounds and experience
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Working knowledge of common office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Working experience in a relevant field is preferred

Employment Conditions:

• Starting date: March - April 2023 (negotiable)
• Location: Seoul, Republic of Korea
• Working hours: 40 hours/week
• Contract period: 1 year (including a three-month probation period)
  • The contract is renewable based on performance review results and by consensus of the Consultative Board.
• Visa: TCS sponsors A2 visa for non-ROK staff members
• Salary & Benefits:
  • Base salary: KRW 34,440,375 / year (S2 level)
  • Monthly commuter allowance
  • Monthly meal allowance
  • Accommodation support
  • Relocation support
  • Retirement pension
  • Medical examination
  • Social security
  • Staff development support
  • Bonuses & more

Required Documents (IMPORTANT: combine all documents to one single PDF file)

• Application form (download link here)
• Cover letter (English & Chinese, no more than 2 pages each)
• English language test scores
• Degree of certificates & transcripts from higher education institutions (university-level and up)
• (Optional) Past employment certificates
• (Optional) Letter of recommendation
• (Optional) Japanese & Korean language test scores

Selection Process:

• Document Review
• Written Test
• Interview

Notes:

• Applications which have been submitted will not be returned
• Employment may be revoked if the information on the required documents is deemed false
• If you have any questions, please email: recruit@tcs-asia.org. The TCS does not accept phone call and walk-in inquiries.