Full-timeSeoul, South KoreaNo salary listedIn-person
About the Job
Requirements
Fluency in Korean and strong working proficiency in English.
One to three years of professional experience in a relevant field; nonprofit experience is not required.
Ability to analyze complex policy and financial landscapes and translate them into actionable strategy.
Ability to connect individual workstreams to broader campaign goals.
Ability to coordinate closely with teams, partners, and external stakeholders in a diverse international environment.
Responsibilities
Investigate public finance institutions' exposure to fossil fuel financing, environmental and social impacts, stranded asset risks, and policy reform pathways.
Produce or oversee policy briefs, reports, and data analysis that support campaign strategy.
Engage domestic and international civil society organizations, the National Assembly, public agencies, media, and investors, and strategize and implement related campaigns.
Shape media narratives about the financial, economic, and climate risks of fossil fuel financing; develop materials for Korean and international audiences; and support op-eds, media actions, and awareness campaigns.
Desired Qualifications
Background in public policy, finance, economics, law, or environmental studies.
Experience working across cultures or in international teams.
Familiarity with Korean public finance institutions or the energy policy landscape.
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The Team You're Joining
Transitioning away from a fossil fuel centric financial structure is a decisive factor in achieving the Paris Agreement's goals and Korea's carbon neutrality commitment.
The Public Finance Korea team works to hold Korean public financial institutions accountable for fossil fuel financing and drive policy reform toward renewable based clean energy financing, through policy advocacy, research, civil society coalition building, and strategic communications.
How You'll Contribute
Investigate public finance institutions' exposure to fossil fuel financing, environmental and social impacts, stranded asset risks, and policy reform pathways
Produce or oversee policy briefs, reports, and data analysis that support campaign strategy
Engage key stakeholders including domestic and international civil society organizations, the National Assembly, public agencies, media, and investors, while strategizing and implementing related campaigns
Shape media narratives around the financial, economic, and climate risks of fossil fuel financing, develop materials for Korean and international audiences, and support op-eds, media actions, and awareness campaigns
Who We're Looking For
A critical thinker who can analyze complex policy and financial landscapes and translate them into actionable strategy
A strategic mindset, able to see how individual workstreams connect to larger campaign goals
A collaborative and open communicator, comfortable with close coordination across teams, partners, and external stakeholders
Comfortable working in a diverse, international environment with colleagues and partners across multiple countries and cultures
Fluent in Korean, with strong working proficiency in English
1-3 years of professional experience in any relevant field; non-profit experience is not required, and we value transferable skills from any sector
Nice to Have
Background in public policy, finance, economics, law, or environmental studies
Experience working across cultures or in international teams
Familiarity with Korean public finance institutions or the energy policy landscape
We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every qualification listed
Please Read Carefully
Please submit your CV and cover letter in Korean or English, in PDF format.
At SFOC, we may suggest other roles based on your experience and strengths, even if they differ from the position you applied for. We'd love to find the best fit for your potential.
We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants.
The role begins as a 1-year contract, with the possibility of a 1-year extension based on team feedback. Conversion to a permanent position will be considered after 2 years of continuous employment.
E-7 visa sponsorship is available for successful candidates where needed, subject to eligibility requirements.
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