Wiadomości, 22.6.2015

Vacancy: Assistant  

The Embassy of Finland in Warsaw is looking for a locally hired Assistant for a full-time, permanent position. Expected starting date 1.9.2015.

Position description

The Assistant will:

-   Contribute to the overall work of the Embassy.

-    Provide information, advice and assistance to diplomatic and other staff members on various topics.

-    In order to perform this complementary role well, he or she will build and maintain networks with a range of internal and external stakeholders including the government and other diplomatic missions.

Duties:

  • Planning, organizing and managing events and meetings taking place at the Embassy, Residence of the Ambassador or elsewhere.
  • Assist in the planning, preparation and managing of visits.
  • Diplomatic correspondence, drafting notes and letters
  • Translation of various texts and documents and interpretation at meetings and events.
  • Contributing to Embassy’s all other tasks as specified by the Head of Mission.

Requirements:

  • Higher education Degree
  • Excellent working proficiency in English
  • At least working proficiency in Polish
  • Knowledge of Finnish or Swedish languages a major asset
  • Relevant experience of working especially on the public sector an asset.
  • Good IT, co-operation and team working skills, flexibility, and willingness to learn and to acquire new skills required.

Applications (CV and letter of motivation) to be sent to [email protected].

Deadline for applications 28.6.2015

Additional information:  Santeri Eriksson ([email protected]), and from 24.6. onwards Ulla Hiitiö ([email protected]).