22.4.2026 News

Vacancy Announcement: Consular services assistant for a fixed period

The Embassy of Finland in Tunis is looking for a consular services assistant with responsibilities in the customer service and reception for a fixed-term, full-time position of 1 year, starting from 1.7.2026.

Work tasks include:

  • Customer service, including information and guidance by telephone and by e-mail
  • Managing the Embassy switchboard / reception
  • Examination of Schengen visa applications and related documentation, as well as interviewing applicants
  • Unofficial translations of official documents (from Arabic to French or to English and vice versa)
  • Substituting Consular Services and Administrative Assistant
  • Substituting of the Assistant of the Ambassador
  • Other tasks assigned by Head of the Mission

What we expect from you:

  • Written and spoken fluency in English, French and in Arabic. Knowledge of Finnish language is an advantage.
  • Relevant educational level, e.g. bachelor’s degree or other administrative qualifications
  • Relevant work experience, e.g. experience from an embassy, international organization or other relevant employer
  • Good knowledge of MS Office
  • A high sense of integrity and responsibility
  • An open-minded, positive and result-oriented approach to work with customer service orientation
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Meticulousness and patience in handling the assignments
  • Interpersonal skills and team player abilities

The position belongs to the tasks of the Embassy’s locally hired staff. The person selected for the position will be subject to the conditions of employment of locally recruited staff, in accordance with Tunisian labor legislation. The trial period is six months, and the working hours are 36,25 hours per week. The salary for the position is determined according to the local salary level and to the experience and the abilities of the applicant.

How to apply :

Applications with a motivation letter and a CV in free format (PDF) in English, with recommendations from previous employers and own proposal for salary level (net), must be sent to sanomat.tun(at)gov.fi no later than 6.5.2026, under the heading "Consular Services Assistant (first name, surname)".
Applications will not be returned. Incomplete applications will not be examined.

For further information, please contact: sanomat.tun(at)gov.fi

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.

We treat the personal information you provide to us as confidential and in accordance with EU data protection law. We will not pass on or disclose your information without a valid and lawful reason. Check out our privacy policy at https://um.fi/dataprotection

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).