JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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 160 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.

CityNet Secretariat is now inviting competent candidates with expertise in international business, organization operation, and fundraising to apply for the following :

Assistant Secretary General: 1  vacancy 

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

Assistant Secretary-General: 

Responsibilities 

• Supervising overall and day-to-day management of CITYNET Secretariat
• Undertake missions for Congress and Executive Committee
  
• Supervising overall management of budget, settlement of account and personnel
  
• Making decisions on major agendas of the Secretariat
  
• Fundraising from donors and UN Agencies
  
• Planning and developing outreach strategies to expand membership network
  
• Other assignments delegated by the Secretary-General in pursuance of the objectives of CITYNET

Required qualifications

• Experience in Urban Development / International exchange / Human Resources Management / Public Administration / Economics / Law at a minimum of 10 years
  
• Master’s degree or higher in Urban Development, International exchange, Human
  Resources Management, Public Administration, Economics, Law, and other relevant fields
  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
  
• No legal restriction for overseas travelling

Desired qualifications 

• Competency with any relevant experience for developing a cooperative relationship with major member cities such as Seoul City, the president city of CITYNET
  
• Capacity to actively engage in networking with other organizations including international organizations, international non-profit organizations, and public organizations
  
• Experience in working on duties related to Asia-Pacific regional affairs

Core Competence

• High level of English proficiency
  
• Conflict resolution & management skills
  
• Performance-oriented leadership and problem-solving skills
  
• Member-oriented mindset and communication skills
  
• Driven and forward-thinking mindset

Reporting & Supervision

• Secretary-General

Working Conditions

• Contract Period: 2 years from the day of contract
• Office Location: CityNet Secretariat, 10F, Seoul Global Center, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday from 9:30 ~ 18:00
• Language: English, Korean
• Annual Salary: one-hundred million KRW

Required Documents

※ All documents must be submitted in English

• Mandatory
  • CV
  • Cover Letter (A4, MS Word) (The cover letter should include your reason for applying for the position with a detailed description of your background)
• Optional
  • Essay (A4, MS Word 3pages)
  • Vision for the Sustainability of CITYNET

Selection Process

• 1st Round: Application review (receiving applications 8 July ~ 4 August 2024)
• 2nd Round: 2 Interviews (14 August 2024 & 1 day during 20 ~ 22 August 2024)
• Contract and Starting Date : 2 September 2024
• (Notes:
  *Proposed dates are tentative and may change depending on the situation.
  ** Only selected candidates will be contacted and applicants who pass the first round
  will be individually notified with the interview date and location.)

How to Apply

• Interested applicants should apply by 23:59 4 August 2024 to CITYNET Secretariat via e-mail citynet.recruitment@gmail.com
• For any inquiries, please e-mail at citynet.recruitment@gmail.com or contact us at +82-2-723-0646/0628