UN jobs in South Korea 🇰🇷

Intern - Administration

United Nations Development Programme · 🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea

The UNDP Seoul Policy Centre (USPC) is offering an Intern position in Administration to support its operations and administrative functions. The role involves assisting with financial and accounting documentation, managing office communications and logistics, coordinating meetings and events, handling procurement and asset management, supporting digital tools, and contributing to Greening UNDP initiatives. The intern will also provide administrative support to the Director and other teams, organize workshops and conferences, and assist with international participants' travel arrangements. This is a full-time internship with a monthly stipend, requiring legal permission to reside and work in the Republic of Korea. The position is ideal for final-year undergraduate or graduate students in Public/Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or related fields with strong IT skills and proficiency in English and Korean.

Intern - Development Cooperation

United Nations Development Programme · 🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea

The UNDP Seoul Policy Centre (USPC) is offering an Intern position in Development Cooperation to support its work in international development and multilateral cooperation. The intern will assist in program activities such as supporting project conceptualization, research, policy brief writing, and partnership-building efforts related to development cooperation modalities, digitalization, and SDG implementation. The role also includes contributing to digital tool development and administrative tasks. The position requires strong organizational, communication, and administrative skills, with a focus on project management, development cooperation issues, and digital tools. The intern will work in a multicultural environment and support the office's operational and logistical activities.

Intern - Governance and Gender (2 positions)

United Nations Development Programme · 🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea

The UNDP Seoul Policy Centre (USPC) is seeking two interns for the Governance and Gender thematic area. The role involves supporting programme activities related to governance and gender, including research, document production, knowledge exchange, communications materials design, event support, and administrative tasks. Interns will work on topics such as anti-corruption, digital governance, sexual and gender-based violence, and access to justice. The position requires strong analytical, administrative, and communication skills, with proficiency in both English and Korean. The internship offers exposure to international development work and multilateral cooperation, with a focus on the Sustainable Development Goals. The role is based in Seoul, Republic of Korea, and requires legal permission to reside and work in the country.

Intern - Private Sector Partnerships

United Nations Development Programme · 🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea

The UNDP Seoul Policy Centre (USPC) is offering an Intern position in Private Sector Partnerships to support its work in international development and multilateral cooperation. The intern will assist in building and strengthening partnerships with private sector actors including Korean corporations, startups, and investors to advance the Sustainable Development Goals. Key duties include conducting research on private sector engagement, supporting the design and implementation of SDG Partnership programs, facilitating knowledge exchanges, and contributing to communication and outreach efforts through digital content creation and event support. The role requires strong analytical, administrative, and communication skills with a demonstrated interest in development and international cooperation.

Intern - Communications and Social Media

United Nations Development Programme · 🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea

The UNDP Seoul Policy Centre (USPC) is seeking an Intern for Communications and Social Media to support its communications strategy, social media content creation, and outreach activities. The intern will assist in producing digital content for platforms like Instagram, LinkedIn, and X/Twitter, draft and translate materials, manage website and social media channels, and support events and partnerships. The role involves 60% communications duties, 25% outreach and external relations, and 15% administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will have a background in communications, digital media, journalism, public relations, international relations, or related fields, with proficiency in English and Korean, and experience with social media and creative design tools. The internship is based in Seoul, Republic of Korea, and requires legal permission to reside and work in the country.

Intern - Green Recovery and Transition (2 positions)

United Nations Development Programme · 🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea

The UNDP Seoul Policy Centre (USPC) is offering two internships focused on Green Recovery and Transition. Interns will support policy research, analysis, and translation related to sustainable development, climate finance, green economy, and digital transition. Responsibilities include conducting research on environmental and climate issues, documenting ROK development experiences, translating materials between English and Korean, organizing events and meetings, and supporting communications and administrative tasks. The role requires strong research, writing, and translation skills, with a preference for candidates familiar with green transition topics and digital tools. Interns will work in a multicultural environment and support UNDP's mission to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

Senior AI Specialist

World Bank Group · 🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea

Operations Assistant (NPSA4)

United Nations Development Programme · 🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea

The Operations Assistant provides administrative and operational support to the Seoul Policy Center (USPC), a UNDP global policy center focused on development partnerships and sustainable development goals. Key responsibilities include supporting implementation of operational strategies, managing administrative and financial processes, coordinating logistics and protocol activities, handling human resources tasks, and supporting project management and reporting. The role requires strong organizational skills, proficiency in office software, and experience in administration, operations, or program support. The position reports to the Operations Associate and works within the Operations Team.

PSP IG Clerk

UN High Commissioner for Refugees · 🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea

The PSP IG Clerk position supports UNHCR Korea's Digital and Direct Response TV (DRTV) fundraising program, which drives over 40% of PSP Korea's acquisition revenue. The role assists in developing and managing digital and DRTV fundraising content marketing strategy, including website, social platforms, and TV media. Responsibilities include creating digital ads, video clips, and campaign materials, archiving assets, analyzing content performance using tools like Google Analytics, planning and executing digital campaigns across various platforms, and managing partnerships with media agencies and suppliers. The position requires a GS3 level contract with a focus on digital content production and marketing.

Senior External Relations Assistant

UN High Commissioner for Refugees · 🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea

The Senior External Relations Assistant supports the Representative in managing external relations activities, including organizing visits of foreign delegations, donors, and media, and preparing briefing materials and reports. Key responsibilities include drafting press releases, public information materials, and supporting strategic partnerships with government stakeholders in South Korea. The role involves coordinating high-level missions, monitoring political developments, and providing strategic advocacy support. The position requires strong communication skills, cross-functional coordination abilities, and fluency in both Korean and English. The incumbent works under direct supervision of the External Relations Officer or similar professional staff.

Senior External Relations Assistant

UN High Commissioner for Refugees · 🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea

The Senior External Relations Assistant supports the Representative in managing external relations activities, including organizing visits of foreign delegations, donors, and media, and preparing briefing materials and reports. Key responsibilities include drafting press releases, public information materials, and supporting strategic partnerships with government stakeholders in South Korea. The role involves coordinating high-level missions, monitoring political developments, and providing strategic advocacy support. The position requires strong communication skills, cross-functional coordination abilities, and fluency in both Korean and English. The incumbent works under direct supervision of the External Relations Officer or similar professional staff.

PSP IG Associate

UN High Commissioner for Refugees · 🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea

The PSP IG Associate (Face-to-Face Program) will manage and oversee the F2F fundraising program for UNHCR Korea, ensuring achievement of targets and quality service delivery. Key responsibilities include implementing strategic plans, monitoring performance, developing fundraising strategies, liaising with vendors, training fundraisers, and providing analytical reports. The role requires close collaboration with donor care units and regular site visits to monitor and motivate fundraisers. The position supports UNHCR's efforts to expand individual donor engagement through direct fundraising initiatives.

Senior PPH Assistant

UN High Commissioner for Refugees · 🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea

The Senior PPH Assistant supports UNHCR Korea's Private Partnerships & Philanthropy (PPH) fundraising efforts by assisting in developing strategies, preparing proposals, and maintaining donor relationships. Key responsibilities include supporting fundraising initiatives, managing donor communications, conducting due diligence research, monitoring market trends, preparing reports, processing donations, and organizing events. The role requires close collaboration with global and regional PPH staff and field colleagues. The position is based in Seoul, South Korea, and offers a home-based work arrangement with a hardship level A.