JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT - CONSULAR CLERK, TRANSLATOR AND INTERPRETER

TITLE: Consular Clerk / Translator, Interpreter

JOB DESCRIPTION:

- Processing of applications for visa and other consular services
- Dealing with written and telephone inquiries related to the consular services of the Embassy
- Preparing and filing of consular reports
- Carrying out any other reasonable ad hoc duties to support the consular function of the Embassy
- Providing logistical and clerical support, whenever necessary
- Undertaking other duties which may be assigned from time to time

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

- Open to Filipino and Korean citizens who are of good moral character
- Must have a bachelor's degree
- Must have excellent oral and written English
- Must have proficient computer skills
- Must be adept in translation from Korean into English and vice versa
- If Filipino, must have Topik Level 5 certification and a valid Korean working visa.
- Must be willing to work overtime

REQUIRED SKILLS:

- Excellent customer service skills and the ability to respond to a range of customer needs
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- A team player who is adaptable to changing priorities and high-pressure situations
- Strong organizational skills. Ability to organize time, work independently, coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks to ensure that deadlines are met and applications are processed in a timely manner

Interested applicants should submit the following:

- Cover letter addressed to Ambassador Ma. Theresa B. Dizon-De Vega
- Curriculum Vitae with latest colored photo (2"x2" with white background) and contact details
- Transcript of Records from last College/University attended
- Recommendation letter from former employer
- A one-page statement of suitability setting out why you are the suitable person for the position
- Police Clearance

Applicants may either drop in (Sundays to Thursdays from 10am to 4pm) or send through mail or email their application letters and other requirements on or before 30 May 2023 to the following addresses:

Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines
80 Hoenamu-ro, Yongsan-gu,
Seoul, Republic of Korea, 04346

Email address: seoul.pe@dfa.gov.ph