Job Posting for Fixed-term Employee at KOTRA Istanbul
KOTRA(Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency), supports small and medium enterprises to enter overseas market as Korean government organization since 1962. To enhance KOTRA’s ability, KOTRA Istanbul office is seeking an employee as below.
1. Position
· Number of positions : 2
· Job title : Fixed-term Jisahwa Employee
· Application Period : April 30, 2026(Thu) – May 14, 2026(Thu) 23:59
2. Job Descriptions : KOTRA Jisahwa Support Tasks
· The “Jisahwa”(Branch Office) program is a service provided by KOTRA, acting as a branch office for Korean companies aiming to export overseas. This service represents Korean client companies by conducting buyer research, market research, consultation support, and more. The Jisahwa tasks are as follow:
· Market research and report preparation for the Turkish market
· Research on potential buyers in the relevant industry
· Support for overseas sales and consultations for Korean companies
· Additional support tasks for Korean companies
3. Working Conditions
- Employment Period: June 3, 2026 – November 30, 2026 (changeable)
- Location: Meydan Sk 3 Maslak Aksoy Plaza, Maslak, Ahi Evran Cd. No:6, K:3, 34475 Sariyer/istanbul
- Salary: Gross 60,993 TL ~ 65,511 TL
- Reference : Gross 1,350 USD~ 1,450 USD (based on 1 USD = 45.18 TRY)
- The payment will be made in US dollars
4. Recruitment Process and Timeline
- Job Posting Period : April 30, 2026 – May 14, 2026
- nnouncement of Document Screening Results : May 15, 2026 (tentative)
- KOTRA Office In-person Interview: May 20, 2026 (tentative)
- Online Personality Test : May 21, 2026 (tentative)
- Final Announcement : June 1, 2026 (tentative)
5. Qualifications
- No disqualification for travel to and from Korea or other countries*
* In accordance with immigration laws, individuals currently undergoing criminal trials, those who have not completed the execution of imprisonment or detention sentences, etc. (For Koreans: those who didn’t finish military service obligation)
- Legally eligible to work under the labor laws of Turkiye
- Proficiency in Turkish and English
- Turkish nationality required
6. Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency in Korean
- Ability to prepare written reports in Korean
- Proficiency in MS Office programs(Microsoft word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.)
7. Important Notes
- Any false information in the application may result in disqualification.
- This employment contract is governed by the laws of Turkiye
8. Additional Required Documents upon Final Acceptance
- (Required) Resume, Cover Letter, Copy of ID card, Residency qualification documents, criminal record report or equivalent documents
- (if necessary) certificate of employment, certificate of highest education
- Within the scope of the Personal Data Protection Law No.6698, in cases where personal data of the individuals need to be processed, KOTRA Istanbul is carrying out those data in accordance with the provisions of the Law.
- Employment can be cancelled in case of providing false information.
