News, 18.2.2023

Come work with us! The Consulate General of Finland is looking for an Assistant

Would you like to work for the happiest country in the world? Are you a proactive, self-motivated and versatile team player looking to work with Team Finland? Submit your application by Sunday 5 March 2023 and become a member of the small, but dynamic team of the Consulate General of Finland in Hong Kong and Macao!

The Consulate General of Finland in Hong Kong and Macao is looking for a full-time assistant to support the Consulate’s trade and investment work in a secretarial/administrative role. This is a full time (36h15min per week) position starting in April 2023. The contract is for a fixed term until 30 June 2024, with an option to renew for further two-year periods.

Duties will include:

  • Arranging meetings, preparing background information and materials;
  • Managing and compiling business related data;
  • Planning and organizing of delegation visits, seminars and events;
  • Assisting in the preparation of reports on the economy and business opportunities;
  • Liaising and maintaining networks with key local partners and local Finnish companies;
  • Developing social media content;
  • Assisting with consular services front-office work
  • Leave cover for the Assistant to the Consul-General and the Receptionist;
  • Additional tasks required by the Head of Mission

The successful candidate should have:

  • Higher Diploma or above in a relevant discipline e.g. Business or Administration;
  • Minimum of 2+ years of relevant full-time work experience in a similar position in a Consulate or an international company;
  • Excellent knowledge of English and Cantonese
  • Advanced Microsoft Office and experience with CRM
  • Excellent administrative and organizational skills, with the ability to deliver high quality work with pace;
  • High self-motivation, a flexible and resilient attitude, proactive and able to work independently as well as in a team;
  • Strong inter-personal and networking skills
  • Understanding of the business environment in Hong Kong (and Macao and Greater Bay Area) would be an asset

How to apply?

Please send your application letter and Curriculum Vitae by 5 March 2023 by e-mail to: [email protected], titling the email “Application Assistant Position”.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for an interview. Please note that the Consulate General of Finland will verify information given by candidates and might contact candidates' references. Considered applicant will be subject to a standard security clearance before signing the employment contract.

For further information about the tasks and the conditions of employment, please email [email protected] and title the email “Enquiry Assistant”.