Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Seoul, South Korea
 
 
Job description: temporary junior project assistant
 
 
A. BASIC INFORMATION
 
Trade, investment, high-tech, energy agriculture and science & technology are important themes in the bilateral relation between Korea and the Netherlands. Korea is one of the main Asian export destinations of the Netherlands. Student exchange numbers are rapidly increasing, and the Netherlands is a big investor in Korea.
 
President Yoon visited the Netherlands in December 2023, together with representatives from public and private sectors, including ministers and C-level representatives from Samsung and SK. During the two days’ State Visit, many G2G and B2B MoU’s and bilateral agreements were signed, including energy, semiconductor, economic security and business-to-business partnerships. Therefore, we expect a surge in follow-up missions and events between the Netherlands and Korea. The economic cluster at the embassy will prepare programs for these events and delegations, like the Netherlands Pavilions at fairs, B2B matchings, seminars/webinars, analyses of policy developments, site visits and online promotions. 
 
Delegations and events that are currently on our list, are related to high-tech (semiconductor, defence/aerospace, battery, chemical, etc.), energy (hydrogen, offshore wind, nuclear, etc.), smart city (mobility, digital twin, etc.), agriculture, circular economy and creative industries (design, architecture, etc.). To assist in setting up such programs in these areas, the embassy is looking for an enthusiastic colleague who can assist the economic cluster with the facilitation and organization of events.
 
 
B. TASKS AND EXPECTED RESULTS
 
Research:

1. Support on sectoral studies on specific industry or technology sectors.
2. Conduct background research on societal topics and/or policy developments.
3. Translate any necessary documents either in English or in Korean.

 
Supporting the Dutch delegations on visiting program 

1. Actively communicate with the Dutch companies, knowledge institutes, and representatives from the public sector that may digitally or physically join the programs via email or conference calls.
2. Actively communicate with the Korean and Dutch event-organizers. 
3. Prepare materials to submit to the event organizers for programs and the pavilion.

 
Organization of webinar/seminar & matchmaking event 

1. Assist in preparing events such as seminar and webinars, matchmaking and online networking sessions. 
2. Prepare materials for the events.
3. Represent the embassy and facilitate the organisation at the venue of the events.

 
Others:

1. Write postings for Social Networking Service -channels of the embassy.
2. Contribute to an enabling working environment through a positive work attitude and pleasant and cooperative behaviour. 
3. Give any ad hoc assistance to other sections of the embassy that may be required.
4. Work in an open and constructive way with all embassy staff.

 
C. WORKING ENVIRONMENT
 
Short description of the embassy: 
 
The embassy currently employs nine expatriate staff and more than 20 locally recruited staff. The embassy consists of four sections:
 

1. Operational Management and Consular affairs section
2. Economic and Commercial section (Agriculture, Trade, Science & Technology, Investment)
3. Politics, Media & Culture section

 
D. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE JOB
 
Knowledge and experience:
 

1. Recently graduated or soon to graduate with a major in a business or technology related area. 
2. Relevant working experience (for example internship, volunteering, extra curriculum activities, part-time job).
3. Broad knowledge and interest.
4. Excellent knowledge of both Korean and English. Knowledge of the Dutch language is a plus.
5. Proficiency in standard MS office software and experience with online communication tools.
6. Knowledgeable in communicating via various Social Networking Service channels.

 
The following competences are especially important for a successful performance of this job:
 

1. Organisational abilities.
2. Performing independently. 
3. Working accurately as an integral part of a team.
4. Out-of-the-box thinking.
5. Integrity.

 
The following qualities are important for a successful performance:
 

1. An enthusiastic and proactive attitude to a variety of tasks and workload.
2. A positive work attitude, pleasant and cooperative behaviour, team-player.
3. Excellent social and communication qualities.
4. Initiative.

 
E. OTHER

1. If you are interested in this position, please send your English resume and English cover letter in PDF format to seo@minbuza.nl by 6 March 2024.
2. For any questions related to this position, please send an email to abovementioned email address.
3. Monthly pay is 2.5 million KRW.
4. The position is for a fixed period of six months, 1 April to 30 September 2024.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE JOB
 
Knowledge and experience:
 

1. Recently graduated or soon to graduate with a major in a business or technology related area. 
2. Relevant working experience (for example internship, volunteering, extra curriculum activities, part-time job).
3. Broad knowledge and interest.
4. Excellent knowledge of both Korean and English. Knowledge of the Dutch language is a plus.
5. Proficiency in standard MS office software and experience with online communication tools.
6. Knowledgeable in communicating via various Social Networking Service channels.

 
The following competences are especially important for a successful performance of this job:
 

1. Organisational abilities.
2. Performing independently. 
3. Working accurately as an integral part of a team.
4. Out-of-the-box thinking.
5. Integrity.

 
The following qualities are important for a successful performance:
 

1. An enthusiastic and proactive attitude to a variety of tasks and workload.
2. A positive work attitude, pleasant and cooperative behaviour, team-player.
3. Excellent social and communication qualities.
4. Initiative.