Vacancy: Adviser, Economic and Commercial Affairs, Embassy of Finland in Bogotá
The Embassy of Finland in Bogotá is looking to fill the position of a locally recruited Adviser (Economic and Commercial Affairs) for a fixed-term full-time position for 18 months. The expected start date will be in October/November 2021 or as agreed. A trial period of 2 months will apply. The position is located in Bogotá, with possible work trips within Colombia and to Panama, Venezuela and Finland. The terms and conditions of locally recruited staff and Colombian labor law will apply.
The Adviser will play a key role in strengthening the Team Finland network(Linkki toiselle web-sivustolle.) in Latin America. S/he will work under the supervision of the Ambassador and the Deputy Head of Mission in supporting Finnish companies that are already active in the focus countries or planning their market entry. The Adviser will have an important advisory and coordinating role between the key stakeholders, including e.g. Business Finland, Finnish companies and local private and public sector entities.
Responsibilities:
- Provide support and advisory services to Finnish private sector entities in Colombia, Panama and Venezuela in close collaboration with Business Finland
- Prepare analytical reports on economic and trade policies and business opportunities in the focus countries
- Input relevant information to the customer relationship management (CRM) system
- Independently organize the Embassy’s Team Finland visits and events
- Liaise and build networks with both public and private sector partners
- Represent the Embassy at official meetings
- Produce high-quality materials and create presentations
- Develop blog posts and social media content
- Compile data and results for Team Finland reports
- Support other colleagues in training and supervising interns
- Other related tasks
Expected skills:
- Ability to organize and prioritize workload effectively and flexibly
- An enthusiastic and motivated networker who can build relationships with a wide range of clients and stakeholders
- Experience of liaising between both public and private sector entities
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team and create an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organization
- Understanding of the business environment in Colombia, Panama and Venezuela
- Ability to display initiative and proactively take on projects and tasks
- Computer literate, with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office
Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business, Economics, Finance, Resource Management or related field and a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience. Previous experience of working for an embassy or other international organization is an asset.
Language requirements:
Excellent writing, editing, and oral communication skills in English and Spanish.
Proficiency in Finnish or Swedish is an asset.
Visa and work permit:
A valid work visa is required in order to live and work in Colombia.
Salary range:
Gross monthly salary of 7.5 million to 9 million COP, depending on qualifications and experience.
Deadline for applications:
Please apply by Wednesday 6th of October. We prefer to receive your CV and your cover letter in English by email to: [email protected] . Email title: “Job application: Advisor, Economic and Commercial Affairs”. CV length should not exceed two pages.
Those selected to continue in the process will be invited for a virtual interview. This may be followed by a second round of interviews and/or a written test. Applications will not be returned.
For more information on the position:
You may request more information by email: [email protected]
Security clearance:
As part of the recruitment process, in case of succeeding in the job application, a security clearance check will need to take place with the applicant´s consent in accordance with the Security Clearance Act 726/2014 and the policy of the Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs. For more information on the security clearance procedure and individual’s rights, please visit: https://supo.fi/en/personnel-security-clearances(Linkki toiselle web-sivustolle.)
Data protection and confidentiality:
We treat the personal information you provide to us as confidential and in accordance with EU data protection law. We will not transfer or disclose your information without a valid and lawful reason. Check out our privacy policy: https://um.fi/your-data-protection-rights(Linkki toiselle web-sivustolle.). By applying for the position, you accept the data protection policy and give your consent to the processing of your personal data (European Union General Data Protection Regulation EU 679/2016).