Vacancy announcement: Assistant

The Embassy of Finland in Kabul is looking for Assistant.

Vacancy 1th September 2019

Application, CV, ID:s should be sent by email no later than 31th July 2019.
Email: [email protected]
Subject field: “ Assistant to Consul”

Unfortunately we are unable to respond to telephone inquiries.

Assistant

Category: 4 Administrative or support staff (higher)

Performance requirements: A partly independent post, which often involves tasks based on oral or written guidance. Service of internal and /or external clients. Excellent oral and written communications skills.

Fluent spoken/written English and Dari.  (Finnish is +)

The position requires: Extensive general knowledge and knowledge on Afghan society, punctuality on administrative tasks, positive attitude to learn new skills

The position often includes: Assistance in tasks related to administrative and consular affairs, collection, compilation and analysis of information (media, esp. social media)

Specification: General administration, core tasks of the Embassy

Assistant's primary duties and responsibilities include:

• Working as the assistant of the administrative / consular side of the Embassy, and providing assistance to the Ambassador and the Deputy Head of Mission esp. in the area of media follow-up;
• Arranging contacts with Afghan authorities and other local & international stakeholders
• Drafting correspondence, diplomatic notes and updating the social media accounts of the Embassy
• Substituting the Consular Services Assistant
• Other duties in relation to the daily functioning of the Embassy

The Assistant's regular working hours are Sunday-Thursday office hours 8:30-16:15 if not otherwise instructed by the Employer.