주영국 한국대사관 경제과 선임 연구원 모집

Senior Researcher, Economics Section

Working For:

Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the UK

Location:

London

Salary:

Around £30,000 per annum. Full time post.

Job Details:

To assist the work of diplomats in the Economic Section of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea.

Job Responsibilities

• Conducting short and long term research projects on various issues relating to international development, climate change, finance and economic issues.

• Producing both extensive reports and short briefings on trends, expectations and policy.

• Working with staff in DECC, DFID, HM Treasury, Cabinet Office and FCO as well as a number of think tanks on matters of interest to the UK and Korea.

• Drafting speeches.

• Organising delegations.

• Arranging and briefing Korean diplomats ahead of their attendance at conferences and high level meetings.

• Attending meetings and conferences hosted by FCO/DFID/DECC etc.

Core Competencies

• Knowledge of economics and UK government

• Minimum 2:1 degree and a Masters in a relevant subject

• Demonstrable administrative experience

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Clear spoken and written English

• Flexible and patient approach to work

• Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment is desirable

• Knowledge of the Korean language is not necessary to work in this post

Closing Date:

18 September 2011

Interview/Start Dates:

Interviews will commence shortly after the closing date of 18 September.

Preferred start date for the successful applicant is 3 October 2011 although later start dates are possible.

Job Contact:

Please send a CV and Covering Letter to rbhopper09@koreanembassy.org.uk

Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Website:

http://gbr.mofat.go.kr/eng/index.jsp