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Temporary Policy Officer (Trade)

EU Delegation to the Republic of Korea · Seoul, South Korea

This post in plain words

This temporary job in the Trade Section of the EU Delegation in Seoul covers research, analysis and reporting on EU-Korea trade. It replaces a staff member on parental leave until 15 April 2027 and focuses on the EU-Korea Free Trade Agreement.

Local agent (EU delegation) Open to citizens of the host country

Can you apply?

Candidates must be medically fit and have the right to work under Korean law. The post is for local agents hired under local law in Seoul.

Languages
Excellent English; Korean strongly recommended
Education
Bachelor's degree · University degree relevant to the job, preferably in Economics or Law
Experience
Knowledge and experience of EU trade and economic policies is required; work experience in the field is an asset
Contract
Temporary local agent, full time (37.5 hours a week), until 15 April 2027

What they ask for:

  • University degree relevant to the job
  • Excellent written and spoken English
  • Ability to analyse large amounts of information
  • Knowledge of EU trade and economic policies
  • Good drafting and communication skills

What you would do

  • Write sectoral reports on trade, industry and services
  • Analyse market access issues and their effects on EU interests
  • Monitor Korea's commitments under trade agreements
  • Keep good contacts with local authorities and businesses
  • Prepare and support missions from Headquarters

How to apply

Send a cover letter and a detailed Europass CV by email to the Delegation's vacancy address, with the subject line "Temporary Policy Officer Vacancy".

Good to know:

  • Works at the EU Delegation premises in Seoul
  • Replaces a staff member on parental leave
  • Employed only under local law, including social security
  • Contacts are by email only; no phone queries

How this kind of post works

Most EU posts require EU citizenship, but not all of them: local posts in EU Delegations, some traineeships and some mission posts are open to others.

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We wrote this summary automatically from the official notice, published by EEAS (eeas.europa.eu). Only the official notice counts: read it before you apply.

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