About this role
The TCS is inviting qualified candidates to apply for the following position:
• Position: Program Officer, Department of Political Affairs
• Nationality: People's Republic of China
• Number of position: 1
• Deadline: 20 November 2026
JOB DESCRIPTION
• 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 business trips, workshops and seminars in areas/issues covered by the Department of Political Affairs (DOP).
• 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 DOP (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
• Citizen of People’s Republic of China
• University-level degree in international relations, politics, comparative studies, communication, journalism, regional studies, or other relevant fields
• Proficiency in both written and oral English and native-level proficiency in Chinese is essential. Proficiency in Japanese or Korean language 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: January 2027 (negotiable)
• Location: Seoul, Republic of Korea
• Working hours: 40 hours/week
• Visa type: ROK A2 visa (official) will be sponsored by the TCS during employment
• Contract period: 1 year (with first 3 months full-paid probationary period)
• The contract is renewable based on performance review results. The TCS may offer permanent employment after 2 years of contracted employment.
• Benefits:
• Commuter allowance
• Meal allowance
• Accommodation support
• Annual bonus
• Staff development support
• Medical checkup
• Annual leave (full-paid): 25 days/year
• Sick leave (half-paid): 14 days/year
• Salary: starts at S2-level
• 40M-45M KRW
• Above salary includes base salary and monthly allowances. Housing support, staff development support, bonuses and overtime pay are calculated separately.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
(IMPORTANT: Please combine all documents into a single PDF file before submission)
• Completed application form (download here)
• Cover letter in English and Chinese (maximum 2 pages each)
• English language proficiency test scores
• Degree of certificates & transcripts from higher education institutions (university-level and up)
• (Optional) Employment Certificate from previous employers
• (Optional) Letter of recommendation
• May be submitted together with other application materials, or sent directly by the recommender to [email protected]
• (Optional) Japanese & Korean language test scores
SELECTION PROCESS
• Document Review
• Written Test (online)
• First-Round Interview (online)
• Second-Round Interview (online)
NOTE
• Applications which have been submitted will not be returned
• Employment may be revoked if the information on the required documents is deemed false
• Inquiries: [email protected]. TCS does not accept phone call and walk-in inquiries.
40M - 45M KRW