简介：本职位主要负责协调和执行宜可城东亚秘书处（韩国首尔）在低碳发展和循环经济等方面的项目和活动。申请人需具备相关专业背景和至少两年以上的项目管理经验，具有国际组织相关工作经验者优先，工作语言为英语和中文。

Summary

The Program Officer is responsible for the coordination and implementation of ICLEI East Asia Secretariat’s regional projects and activities on low emission and circular development. The position reports to the Program Manager at ICLEI East Asia Secretariat and works closely with the team at ICLEI East Asia Secretariat Beijing Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, develop, and implement ICLEI’s projects and activities under the low emission and circular development pathways, focusing on climate change mitigation, energy transition, air quality, and circular economy etc.;
• Ensure high-quality and timely deliverables for all project activities, including but not limited to event organization, reporting, and documentation, within the allocated timeframe and budget;
• Strengthen cooperation with key government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and other partners in the region to enhance ICLEI’s presence and partnership;
• Mobilize project-specific resources and funding, and support donor relations management;
• Collaborate effectively with ICLEI members and contribute to ICLEI’s membership expansion in the region;
• Work closely with the team at ICLEI East Asia Secretariat Beijing Office to ensure seamless coordination and synergy in related project deliveries;
• Support ICLEI projects and activities in related thematic areas upon request.

Requirements

• Having lived in one or more East Asian countries for a minimum of six years.
• Education: Have a postgraduate degree in environment, climate, energy, sustainable development or another subject relevant to the position. Knowledge and understanding of low-emission and/ circular development in the East Asian region is expected.
• Experience: Have at least two years of working experience in project coordination and implementation, with preference to previous experience in international organizations and/or with local governments. Research experience with excellent analytical and writing skills in relevant fields is highly desirable.
• Languages: Have an excellent command of English and Chinese Mandarin. Knowledge of another East Asian language (e.g., Korean, Russian, or Mongolian) would be an asset. Candidates without the required language skills would not be considered.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently; ability to propose and develop new initiatives with innovative thinking.
• Have excellent interpersonal communication skills and teamwork spirit and have a good understanding of the culture and political sensitivity of the region.
• Have good skills in external communication and networking, and good at time management.

Terms and conditions 

• The position is available immediately at the ICLEI East Asia Secretariat in Seoul, South Korea.
• International travel will be required; communication with partners around the world may require work during unusual working hours.
• Applicants must be eligible to obtain the appropriate work permit for the Republic of Korea prior to the commencement of work.
• National pension (if applicable), medical, and other applicable insurances will be provided.
• 20 days paid annual leave and additional paid sick leave will be provided.
• Support for personal capacity building.

Application 

Please email the job application (reference in the subject line: “Program Officer (LE&CD_your name)” to jobs.seoul@iclei.org, including the following, by April 20, 2026:

• Letter of motivation (max 1 page)
• CV (max 2 pages), and photo * Please submit the CV in MS WORD
• Indication of salary expectation and current salary
• Indication of citizenship and whether you are holding a work permit for the Republic of Korea
• Indication of the availability date