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.