The Consulate General of Finland (Hong Kong and Macao) is looking for a full-time Assistant

The Consulate General of Finland in Hong Kong and Macao is looking for a full-time Assistant starting in April 2022. Applications are open until 4 March 2022.

The Consulate General of Finland in Hong Kong and Macao is looking for a full-time Assistant starting in April 2022. The Assistant will have an important dynamic position supporting the Consulate’s Team in trade and investment promotion in a secretarial and administrative role.

Duties will include:

  • Scheduling and arranging external and internal meetings, collecting and preparing background information and materials including presentations;
  • Inputting relevant information to the customer relationship management (CRM) system and compiling data for reports;
  • Arranging visits of delegations as well as planning and organizing of seminars and events;
  • Assisting in the preparation of reports on the economy and business opportunities;
  • Liaising and maintaining networks with Finnish companies and key local partners;
  • Developing social media content;
  • Additional tasks required by the Consul-General or the Consul for Trade and Investment;
  • Leave cover for the Assistant to the Consul-General

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 English (written and spoken), knowledge of Cantonese and/or Finnish is an asset;
  • Advanced Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) as well 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:

Interested applicants are requested to send an application letter and their Curriculum Vitae by e-mail to: [email protected] 

Applications should be received by 4 March 2022 and be titled "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.

Further information about the tasks and the terms and conditions of employment please email [email protected] and title the email “Enquiry Assistant”.