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CityNet Vacancy Announcement

Application deadline: 19^th of November (Fri.), 2021. 23:59

CityNet is the largest association of urban stakeholders committed to sustainable development in the Asia Pacific region. Established in 1987 with the support of UNESCAP, UNDP and UN-Habitat, the Network of cities has grown to include 173 municipalities, NGOs, private companies and research centers. We connect actors, exchange knowledge and build commitment to more sustainable and resilient cities. Through capacity building, city-to-city cooperation and tangible projects, we help our members respond to Climate Change, Disaster, Sustainable Development Goals and rising Infrastructure demands.

The CityNet Secretariat is currently looking for suitable candidates for the following position.

Project Assistant: One vacancy

Please see below for more information on the job functions/responsibilities, job requirements, working conditions and application procedure.

• Task and Responsibilities

• Organization and coordination of thematic activities, bilateral and multilateral city meetings, and other city-to-city cooperation activities relating to external projects
• The assistant will be under the joint supervision of a Program Officer and the Director and will report primarily to the Program Officer
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       More specifically, the assistant will:

• Communicate with participating city officials from across Asia and Europe
• Contribute to organization and execution of thematic webinars, multilateral city meetings, and other city-to-city cooperation and capacity-building activities
• Assist in drafting, finalizing, and distributing documents, reports, etc.
• Assist in copy-editing of texts and creation/modification of visual materials
• Translation of documents from English to Korean and vice versa
• Work with other staff members to maintain a manageable flow of work and plan ahead

Please Note: tasks and responsibilities may be adjusted according to the current workload

• Required Qualifications
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• A bachelor’s degree in Urban Development, International Development, International Affairs, International Relations, Public administration, Urban management or a closely related area
• Native level proficiency in spoken and written Korean
• Fluent in English: must be fluently and accurately, orally and in writing.
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• Core Competencies
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• Excellent Excellent computer skills (Core MS Office applications, Basic HTML and FTP understanding is expected. Understanding of software such as Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and iMovie as well as basic understanding of programming language preferred)
• Understanding of video conferencing software such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams
• Excellent spoken and written proficiency in Korean and English
• Strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Team player and ability to liaise with other members of the team
• Ensure information is shared within the team to promote efficient and effective work

• Additional Assets
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• Understanding of current Korean sustainable development actions is an asset
• Experience working and communicating with governments and multilateral organizations is an asset
• Experience in managing and organizing projects and events is an asset

• Working Conditions
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• Start Date : Dec. 6th , 2021 (to be confirmed under the employment contract)
• Location of office: CityNet Secretariat, 10F, Seoul Global Center, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
• Contract Period: 11 months.
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday from 9:30 ~ 18:00 with a one-hour lunch break.
• Working Language: English.
• Annual Leave: Twenty four business days.(including sick days)
• Benefits: National pension program, medical insurance, employment insurance, and occupational health and safety insurance
• Monthly Salary: Two million KRW (including Taxes, etc.)
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• Required Documents (There’s no designated form and all documents should be in English)
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• Resume
• Cover Letter
•      Please Note: The final candidate will be asked to send the copies of diplomas and the employment  
•      verification letters later. 
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• Recruitment Procedures
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• Deadline for Submission of Required Documents – 19^th of November (Fri.), 2021. 23:59
• Please Note: Only applicants who pass the document assessment stage will be invited to participate in the next stage (interview) of the recruitment process.
• Interview – 30^th of November, (Tue.)2021  (face to face)
• Announcement of Final Selection – 2^nd of December(Thu.), 2021
• Signing Date of Employment Contract and Employment Start Date – 6^th of December(Mon.), 2021
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• How to apply (all documents should be in English)
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• Submit the application form and necessary attachments to the following e-mail addresses : citynet.recruitment@gmail.com
• For further inquiries, contact the CityNet Secretariat to citynet.recruitment@gmail.com