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Job title: Officer (culture and public affairs)
Job type: full-time (six months ~ permanent)
Job description:
- Cultural cooperation and promotion
- Assessing applications for cultural support
- Media relations and communication
- Social media platforms
- Media review of public opinion and public image of Norway
- Consular affairs (support role)
- Supporting visiting delegations
Regular contact with Korean media and cultural actors, colleagues at ministries, agencies and other institutions in Norway, is a part of the job.
The embassy works as a team and all members are required to undertake other duties from time to time.
Qualifications and skills:
- Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks in parallel
- Ability to work well together (team-oriented)
- Ability to plan and execute.
- Networking skills
- Positive attitude, enthusiasm, honesty, and reliability
- University degree (preferably within a relevant major)
- Knowledge of MS Office applications (Teams, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.)
- English language level: native/fluent
- Korean language level: native/fluent
In contact with external actors, all embassy staff are an extension of the embassy and are expected to behave accordingly.
The successful candidate must be able to prepare documentation or presentations for the embassy’s external engagements, to accompany the Ambassador and at times other diplomatic staff, and to act as translator (English/Korean) for smaller events.
Qualified candidates with at least 3-5 years work experience in a relevant field will be reviewed favourably.
How to apply: The application should contain a one-page letter explaining motivation, experience, background and skills. A CV including references with contact information, and recommendation letters if relevant, should be attached. Applications must be in English. to emb.seoul@mfa.no. The subject title of the e-mail must be: [Application for position: name of applicant].
Deadline: 23:55 PM 29 August 2025 (Korea standard time)
About the Norwegian Embassy: The Norwegian Embassy in Seoul represents Norwegian interests in the Republic of Korea. The embassy is headed by the Ambassador supported by four diplomatic and seven local staff. Additionally, the embassy shares office space with Innovation Norway, acting as the commercial section of the embassy, and the Norwegian Seafood Council. The embassy values work-life balance and seeks to foster and maintain a learning environment for all staff.
Working hours: 40 hours per week (including 1 hour lunch break per full work day). Occasional overtime may be required, for which time off in lieu is given.
Salary: Minimum KRW 3,500,000-/month ~ higher based on qualifications/experience. (Salary review annually)
Allowance: KRW 60,000-/month
Holiday: 25 days/year after 12 months
Staff are subject to terms and conditions of service according to local employment law. In certain cases, Norwegian law may also apply.
Questions: Please send an e-mail to emb.seoul@mfa.no.