Available Positions

The Embassy of Sweden in Jakarta hereby announces a short-term post for 7 months, starting 1 September 2025

Duties

Under the supervision of diplomatic staff, responsible for:

• External communication activities to increase the visibility of Sweden in Indonesia
• Planning and managing activities as well as producing content to promote the image of Sweden through media, web, social media, events and printed material – as well as safeguarding the correct usage of the Embassy’s and Sweden’s visual identity
• Creating communication strategies for events and other external activities
• Planning and leading projects for trade and cultural promotion

 Supported by the Embassy’s Political, Economic and Public Diplomacy team:

• Participation in events related to trade and cultural promotion and other external events as needed
• Responsible for monitoring and analysing press articles related to Sweden
• Responsible for maintaining and updating media contacts, preparing media invitations/events and press releases
• Working as an integral part of the team to find interesting communication angles to enhance the overall promotion work

Qualifications

Essential:

• Master’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing and/or related areas. Experience from studying or working abroad is an asset. 
• Indonesian native speaker with excellent English skills, both spoken and written
• Previous experience within the field of external communications, including media, digital, print and events. Proven knowledge of social media platforms and good computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as photo and video editing programmes
• Have previous experience in project management and event organizing, and able to showcase a portfolio of earlier work (communication production, campaigns, media references etc)
• Knowledge of graphic design for in-house production of print and web material

 Desirable:

• Interest in, or previous experience from, the country of Sweden is a great asset
• Network and good relations with Indonesian media outlets and journalists
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills – be at ease with building relationships and creating new contacts
• Creative and self-motivated team player with the capacity to independently handle projects from start to end

Salary and conditions

• Remuneration according to normal standards
• Period of post 1 September 2025 – 31 March 2026
• To be based in Jakarta, Indonesia. No relocation costs are to be paid by the Embassy.

Qualified applicants are asked to apply electronically with CV, personal letter and portfolio (earlier productions, campaigns, media references etc) by 16 July 2025. Only applications sent to ambassaden.jakarta@gov.se with the subject “Communications and Commercial Officer” will be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

UM-Case Number: UM2025/19286/JAKA