Political- and promotion officer – temporary position

The Embassy of Sweden in the Republic of Korea strives to broaden and deepen the excellent bilateral relations between the Korea and Sweden in a wide range of areas.

The Political- and Promotion Officer works 50 % for the Political section and 50 % for the Promotion section, as well as supporting activities at other sections. The Head of the Political section serves as the manager for the position in general.

Tasks as Political- and Promotion Officer:

• Actively develop partnerships with Korean partners and participate in relevant networks. Liaise and assist at meetings with official counterparts to maintain and develop relations and partnership;
• Participate in the planning and execution of relevant programmes for incoming and outgoing visits;
• Monitor, analyze and provide information and local perspectives on political developments in Korean society;
• Produce briefs and reports to the Embassy and, occasionally, external counterparts;
• Plan, operationalize and follow-up promotion and public diplomacy activities based on the Embassy’s yearly promotion plan (promotion and political section) in close collaboration with other sections;
• Support for the duties of a task force member for the embassy's annual event, Sweden Day reception;
• Share responsibility for promotion materials including production, handling of couriers, inventory;
• Other tasks as assigned by the Head of Political and Promotion sections or the Head of Mission.

A successful applicant is expected to have:

• A relevant university degree.
• Previous experience working at a Swedish Embassy.
• Excellent communication skills and fluent written and spoken Korean and English.
• A proactive approach and excellent social- and networking skills.
• Experience of project work, such as preparing, implementing and following up events and different types.
• A forthcoming personality who sympathizes with values such as openness, honesty, loyalty, discretion, flexibility and good communication.
• Excellent time management, organizational and orientation skills and an ability to work calmly under pressure.
• Knowledge of Swedish is a merit.

The Embassy of Sweden actively promotes diversity and has a non-hierarchical organization. We delegate responsibility and encourage own initiatives, creativity and prestige-free teamwork, but we expect good results.

The working hours are from 9:00 to 17:30 Monday through Friday, including a lunch break, totaling 38.75 hrs per week. The salary for the position is 3 200 000 KRW/month before taxes and social fees.

For more information regarding the position and conditions please contact Ms. Jisu Huh, Receptionist and Administrative Assistant (Jisu.huh@gov.se)

Please send your application including (i) CV, (ii) references and (iii) personal letter by e-mail to the Embassy not later than 27th November to: ambassaden.seoul@gov.se.