noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
overseas posting; expatriate assignment
Refers to the act of being stationed abroad by one's employer, or to the employee themselves. Often used in business contexts.
He has extensive experience with overseas postings.
I was transferred to Singapore as an expatriate employee.
海外赴任 is a more general term for an overseas assignment, while 国外駐在 emphasizes being stationed abroad by one's company.
駐在員 specifically refers to the person stationed abroad, whereas 国外駐在 can refer to both the posting and the person.
Compound of 国外 (outside the country) and 駐在 (residing, being stationed).