Vacancy Announcement: Programme officer

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 over 150 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, and Sustainable Development Goals.

**Please refer to the attached file for more details.

Tasks and responsibilites

• Draft, edit, and publish original content including reports, news articles, press releases, social media posts, and promotional materials. Maintain and update communication assets such as brochures, newsletters, infographics, and videos.
• Manage CityNet’s official website. Pursue and oversee the ongoing maintenance and pursue new enhancements in collaboration with the external web development partner, ensuring a user-friendly experience.
• Support or co-lead the design, event coordination, communications, and the delivery of CityNet programmes and events, including workshops, joint projects, and study visits.
• Contribute to conceptualising new initiatives or partnerships aligned with member needs and regional trends.
• Prepare internal and external documents in English. Translate documents when necessary.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Location: CityNet Secretariat, 10th Floor, Seoul Global Center, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
• Contract Duration: One-year fixed-term contract, inclusive of a three-month probationary period
  • Please note: Contract extension is subject to annual performance evaluation and organisational requirements.
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:30–18:00 (with a one-hour lunch break)
• Working Language: English (and Korean)
• Annual Salary (KRW): Determined in accordance with the organisation’s internal salary scale, based on the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience
  • Note: The monthly salary will be paid via bank transfer to a Korean bank account on the 25th of each month, after deductions for tax and the employee’s contribution to national pensions and insurance schemes, as required by Korean law.

• HOW TO APPLY

  
  

  • Submit all application materials via email to: citynet.recruitment@gmail.com
  • Email subject line must begin with: ‘Program Officer Application’
  • For enquiries, please contact:
     ✉️ citynet.recruitment@gmail.com
     ☎️ +82 2 723 0628