Operations Specialist – Recruiter
Traba
Job Level
SeniorLead
About the role
- Lead strategic planning, execution, and day-to-day operations in Korea
- Build partnerships with government, academia, industry, and other stakeholders
- Monitor market and policy trends to inform strategy and decision-making
- Represent the organisation as a trusted authority in food innovation and sustainability
- Recruit, manage, and develop a high-performing local team
- Oversee budgets, resources, and compliance with Korean regulations and regional standards
- Ensure effective internal communications, processes, and team culture
- Prepare reports, presentations, and external communications
- Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of the organisation
Requirements
- At least 7 years of relevant work experience
- 3+ years in team leadership
- Experience in nonprofit management, startups, or scale-ups (ideally)
- Strong knowledge of Korea’s food innovation ecosystem
- International work experience and comfort operating in a global, multicultural environment
- Ability to work independently in fast-paced, ambiguous settings with strategic thinking and sound judgment
- Demonstrated success in stakeholder engagement with government, academia, or industry leaders in Korea
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills with cultural fluency
- Strong organisational, project management, and execution skills with meticulous attention to detail
- Proficiency with Google Suite, Asana, and similar productivity platforms
- Bilingual fluency in Korean and English (written and verbal)
