Training Program Assistant (Training & Capacity Strengthening Department) [based in Seoul]
International Vaccine Institute
Posted on Jun 17, 2025
We are seeking a Training Program Assistant for a 2-year-regular position (renewable) to work within the Training & Capacity Strengthening Department at the International Vaccine Institute in Seoul, Korea. (Duty station: Seoul, Korea)
Job Description
This job is responsible for supporting administration and logistics for the IVI Training & Capacity Strengthening team’s training program including GTH-B program to ensure efficient program implementation.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
1. Training program finance and procurement administration
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- Support in maintaining approved and updated program budgets to facilitate ongoing financial analysis.
- Support monitoring and tracking spending to ensure adherence to the budget plan through IVI system (Business Central).
- Assist with expense management and payments using government’s subsidy management website and IVI’s ERP system.
- Support planning and procurement of goods and services including preparation of RFPs, requesting for quotations, and evaluating bids/proposals to determine the most suitable supplier.
2. Training program logistics and administration
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- Support in operation of trainings for both national participants and international participants
- Provide logistics support in procurement for the program in accordance with institutional policies
- Provide logistic/administrative support in arranging meetings, training programs, incoming visits, etc.
- Coordinate and support disbursement of training program funds
- Support engagement of external collaborators and partner organizations requests including administration support for the internal and external consultant and faculty
3. Global Communication
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- Interact and communicate with domestic and international participants of the training course for their inquiries and requests
- Provide administrative support in preparing business trip of foreign participants and external faculty
- Lead participants during the training period
- Assist in establishing collaborative relationships with external partners for the development of training programs that cater specifically to the requirements of the institute or industry
4. Other ad-hoc tasks
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- Provide support to other IVI Training & Capacity Strengthening team’s training program as team required
Job Requirements and Qualifications
1. Education Requirements
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- A Bachelor’s degree in administration, science or business-related field
2. Related Field Work Experience
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- 0+ years of experience
3. Technical and Professional Skills / Knowledge
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- Excellent skills in Microsoft Office and Hancom Office
- Excellent communication skills in dealing with senior external contacts
- Excellent inter-personal communication skills; professional presence.
4. Key Competency
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- Client Orientation
- Communication
- Commitment to Continuous Learning
5. Language Proficiency
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- Fluency in English