[Localisation] Project Assistant (Temporary 1 Year Contract)

Korea Agro-Trade Center; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A trade promotional agency in Kuala Lumpur is looking for a Project Assistant for a 1-year contract. This position involves facilitating communication between Korean food exporters and local importers, managing inquiries, and researching food regulations. The ideal candidate should possess a bachelor’s degree and at least 1 year of administrative experience. Proficiency in communication, teamwork, and Microsoft Office is essential. A personal statement along with the necessary documents is required for application.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in administrative jobs.
• Driver's license and computer literacy preferred.
• Meticulous, detailed, well organized, and numerically proficient.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication between relevant parties.
• Manage inquiries and translate documents.
• Research import food regulations.
• Plan promotional strategies for local buyers.
• Assist with administrative tasks and office duties.

Skills

Chinese language

Korean language

Time management

Teamwork skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Resourcefulness

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree/Post Graduate Diploma/Professional Degree

Job description

[Localisation] Project Assistant (Temporary 1 Year Contract)

□ Salary : RM 4,000(negotiable) * EPF, EIS, SOSCO Included

□ Job type : Contract, fixed term

* 1-year contract position with no possibility of renewal

□ Contract Period : Preferably February ~ January 2027

* The start date of employment is negotiable upon discussion

□ Working hours : 08:30 ~ 17:30 / Mon – Fri

□ Nationality : Malaysian

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication between the consulting agency and Korean food exporters/Malaysian or Singaporean importers, monitor progress, coordinate schedules for food import regulation reports, and collect necessary documents.
• Manage communication with local importers regarding inquiries, and translate public notices into both the local language and English.
• Research import food regulations and issues related to food products and produce in Malaysia in local language and English.
• Plan promotional strategies targeting local buyers and manage tasks such as monitoring project progress.
• Assistance with administrative tasks and general office duties.

Required Skills and Experience

• Extra credits for the Chinese or Korean speakers for evaluation
• At least 1 year of experience in administrative jobs
• Bachelor’s Degree/ Post Graduate Diploma/ Professional Degree in equivalent fields
• Driver’s license and Computer literacy related license (Extra credit)
• Meticulous, detailed, well organized with numerically proficient
• Good communication and negotiation with excellent interpersonal skills
• Time management and teamwork skills
• Resourceful and self-driven
• Proactive with the ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Proficient in MS Office program (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Work independently with minimum supervision

Application Requirement: Personal Statement

To better understand your motivation and perspective, please include a Personal Statement as part of your application. Kindly answer the following four questions (maximum 500 words per question) and submit your responses as a single PDF file along with your resume.

1. Why are you interested in this position?
2. What is your opinion of Korean food (K-Food)?
3. Share a creative idea for promoting K-Food in Malaysia.
4. Understanding of Korean culture and proficiency in the Korean language

1. Last 3 months' payslips (if applicable)
2. Other documents to prove qualifications
3. Applications missing any of the required documents are not subject to an interview

※ Application Deadline: 26th January (Monday) 5:00 PM