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Job title: Officer (Political Affairs)
Job type: full-time, (six months~permanent)
Job description:
- Monitoring of South Korean domestic legislative and political developments
- Monitoring of South Korea’s external relations and global engagement
- Monitor inter-Korean and North Korean developments
- Support analysis and reporting on the domestic, foreign and security policies of South Korea
- Liaise with South Korean government institutions (incl. MOFA, National Assembly, etc.), think tanks, and academic institutions
- Lead on visiting programmes for institutional delegations
- Support visiting programmes for public officials and official delegations
Regular contact with South Korean government and other institutions will be part of the job.
The embassy works as a team. All members are required to undertake other duties from time to time.
Qualifications and skills:
- Ability to analyze and summarize
- 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 meetings.
Qualified candidates with 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 and sent to emb.seoul@mfa.no. The subject title of the e-mail must be: [Application for position as officer (political affairs): name of applicant].
Deadline: 23:55 PM 20 October 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 eight 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.
Woking 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.