16.2.2026 Job opportunities

Vacancy Announcement: Assistant to the Ambassador

Embassy of Finland in Bangkok is looking for a motivated and skilled team player to join the Embassy as Assistant to the Ambassador. Preferred starting date is 24.6.2026. Application deadline is 6.3.2026

The Embassy of Finland is the official representative of the Finnish government in Thailand and Cambodia

We are seeking to recruit a proactive, service-oriented professional with open-minded and positive attitude, excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.

We offer meaningful responsibilities, a friendly multicultural work community and a work environment that supports a healthy work-life balance. We offer competitive compensation including 13th month salary and benefits for local employees.

Deadline for applications: 6.3.2026
Start date: 24.6.2026 or as per agreement
Contract duration: Fixed-term (2 years)

Main tasks and responsibilities

Providing executive and secretarial assistance to the Head of Mission (Ambassador) and the Embassy team. Main tasks include:

  • Managing Ambassador’s calendar, including transport and travel arrangements.
  • Assisting in organizing functions (meetings, lunches, dinners) hosted by the Ambassador.
  • Communicating with relevant stakeholders across the public and private sectors supporting Ambassador’s network.
  • Liaising with Thai authorities regarding protocol, rules and procedures applying to diplomatic missions.
  • Practical arrangements including official visas and permissions of stay for Embassy staff.
  • Thai English translations, unofficial interpreting, drafting of correspondence.
  • Other duties as assigned by the management.

Successful performance of tasks requires flexibility, and ability to adjust to changes is essential, including occasionally working outside office hours. Excellent teamwork and multitasking skills are necessary.

Required qualifications and competencies

Language skills

  • Native-level Thai speaker.
  • Excellent written and spoken proficiency of English.
  • Basic knowledge of Finnish, Swedish or Khmer is a plus.

Education and Experience

  • Higher or post‑secondary degree in a relevant field to the position.
  • Minimum five (5) years of experience in administrative work, preferably as a secretary or a personal assistant
  • Experience from working in a diplomatic mission, international organization or a company.
  • Good understanding of Thai society and relevant stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of Finland or other Nordic countries is a plus

Skills and Competencies

  • Excellent organisational skills.
  • Strong teamwork skills as well as ability to build and maintain networks.
  • Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Strong IT skills – proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams).

Personal qualities

  • Proactive and flexible team player with a strong work ethic.
  • Service-oriented, open-minded professional with positive attitude.
  • Able to work independently with integrity and sound judgement.
  • High level of discretion and professionalism.

Terms of employment

The position is locally recruited, and the Assistant will be employed according to regulations for local staff at the Embassy of Finland in line with local Thai labor law and regulations. A personnel security clearance may be obtained for the applicant with his or her consent (Finnish Security Clearance Act 726/2014). For more information on the security clearance procedure and the rights of the person subject to clearance, visit www.supo.fi. The applicant may also be subject to a personal security clearance in the country of employment, for which the Mission will provide further information.

​The position is office-based at the Embassy in Bangkok, and remote work is not available for this role. Please note that the Embassy does not cover travel, relocation or housing expenses associated with taking up this position. 

Contract duration: Fixed-term 2 years, preferred starting date 24.6.2026
Probation period: 4 months
Working time:  36,25 h per week with flexible working hours
Benefits: Medical insurance, generous health insurance, recreational allowance, 22 days of annual holiday + 15 public holidays

How to apply

Please send your application together with the listed documents and salary expectation in pdf format by email titled ‘PA, Assistant to the Ambassador’ in the subject line to ban.jobs(at)gov.fi

The deadline for applications is Friday, March 06, 2026. Applications received after the deadline will not be taken into consideration.

Please include:

    • Cover letter/ motivation letter (max. 1 page)
    • Documentation for relevant education and recommendations
    • Curriculum Vitae (CV) max 2 pages
    • Earliest possible start date
    • Please make sure you merge all the documents into one PDF file.

Inquiries regarding this vacancy may be directed to ban.jobs(at)gov.fi latest by March 2, 2026 (no telephone inquiry).

We encourage applicants from all genders and diverse backgrounds to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted, and applications will not be returned. Selected candidates will be invited for an interview after deadline.

Final candidates will have to pass security clearance by the Finnish authorities. Expected starting date is flexible depending on the availability and security clearance. The Embassy of Finland retains the right to contact references directly.

Language proficiency tests may be performed by the Embassy as part of the interview process.

All applicants must have the legal to right to work in Thailand. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon proof of work authorization.

Data protection

In the Foreign Service of Finland, we will process your personal data you provide us due diligence and in accordance with EU data protection legislation. We will not disclose your personal data to third parties without a lawful reason. You can read more about our data protection practice here: https://um.fi/applying-for-a-vacancy . By applying for this position, you accept the terms of data protection practice and will give your consent to the processing of your personal data.

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