Secretary to Ambassador and Communications Officer

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea to Finland is recruiting a Secretary to the Ambassador and Communications Officer to assist in the operations and external activities of the Korean Embassy based on excellent communication skills (in Finnish and English), research abilities, and various local networks. If you are interested, make sure to submit necessary documents as dictated below by 14th of July 2024, 23:59.

1. Title : Secretary to Ambassador and Communications Officer
2. Job Description

• To arrange Ambassador’s schedule
• To draft letters and to communicate with local partners regarding the external activities of the Embassy
• To carry out administrative tasks and assist in event coordinating (invitations, booking, etc.)
• To perform other related duties at the request of H.E. Ambassador and other diplomatic staff
• If needed, the Employer may change the Employee’s duties. 

3. Requirements

• Applicant must be fluent in spoken and written Finnish and English.
• Applicant must have the qualifications to legally reside in Finland.
• Applicant must be proficient in using software such as Word, Excel, etc.

4. Wage and other working conditions

• Wage : 2500 euros per month excluding bonus and incentive
• Working hours : 08:45 - 17:00

(Except for lunch time 7.25 hours a day, 36.25 hours a week)

• Contract period : permanent position

• The first 3 months from the starting date shall be a probation period. Depending on the evaluation of the probation period, the contract can be terminated.

5. Required Documents (All documents are to be in English)

• Curriculum Vitae (including e-mail address and phone number)
• A letter of self-introduction
• Other document(s) proving careers in relative fields, which applicant wishes to submit

6. Application submission

• Please send above-mentioned documents to the e-mail ([email protected]) by 14th of July 2024, 23:59.
• The title of the applicant’s e-mail shall be "Application to the Secretary to Ambassador and Communications Officer (Applicant’s name)".
• Please combine all documents into only one PDF file when you apply. Don’t attach more than 2 files. When Applicant is hired, the original carbon copy shall be submitted.

7. Reference details

• Recruitment proceeds in the order of documents screening, practical test, and interview. Detailed information will be provided to shortlisted applicants.
• After documents screening, the remaining processes are expected to take place in late July and early August, 2024. The employment will commence on September 18th, 2024. The recruitment schedule and starting date may be subject to change.
• The final candidate will be requested to submit documents such as a criminal record certificate, health certificate, etc., before the employment is confirmed. During this process, if there are reasons for disqualification from employment, the hiring may be canceled.
• In the event that the final candidate is not hired for various reasons, the next candidate in line may be considered for employment.
• If there are no qualified candidates, the position may not be filled.