Vacancy: Sweden Promotion officer/Personal assistant (PA) to the Ambassador of the Embassy of Sweden in Yerevan

Job Description

• manages the ambassador’s daily schedule, books meetings and organizes trips in Armenia
• handles protocol matters, official correspondence and contacts with the Armenian authorities
• supports the embassy in organizing and coordinating events
• assists incoming visitors from Sweden
• plans and organises Sweden promotion, including events

• plans and coordinates external communication, website and social media

• drafts speeches

• assists in consular and migration matters
• handles incoming inquiries from the public
• tackles any new tasks and show high degree of flexibility

Qualifications, previous experience and skills

• academic degree in a field relevant to the position
• minimum of three years’ work experience, for example, from other embassies or delegations, or Armenian administration/universities.
• knowledge of protocol and diplomatic etiquette
• keen interest in and understanding of current economic and political affairs in Armenia and in global affairs
• IT proficiency in MS office, Teams; familiar with social media platforms and other public sources of information.
• excellent written and oral command of Armenian and English
• high level of work ethics, sense of duty, good judgement and integrity
• willing to co-operate and willing to learn
• structured, service-minded, organized and with excellent administrative capacity.
• ability to work under pressure, demonstrate flexibility and adapt easily to new tasks and responsibilities.

General information about the position

The PA reports primarily to the Ambassador. You should be able to work independently but will also work closely with the other colleagues in the Embassy.

The working language at the Embassy is English.

The employment will be in accordance with the Embassy’s staff terms and conditions as well as local legislation and begins with a three-month probation period. The salary will be decided based on the successful candidate’s individual skills and experience. The position is full-time, 39 hours, 45 minutes per week. Working remotely is not possible.

If you fulfill the requirements, you are welcome to submit your application, consisting of

▪ curriculum vitae (in English)

▪ cover letter (in English - not more than one page)

▪ three references (contact details)

to the following e-mail-address: ambassaden.jerevan-application@gov.se

 Please mark the e-mail with subject heading “PA to the ambassador” no later than 12 May.  Preferable starting date: 15 July (can be discussed). 

The embassy will not be able to accept telephone inquiries about salary levels, pension schemes etc. 

Please try to avoid AI.

Please note, because of the volume of applications that we hope to receive, only shortlisted applicants will receive notifications on next steps.