Program Officer (China)

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.