Vacancy Announcement

The Swedish Embassy in Islamabad is looking for a Public Relations and Promotion Officer! Is that you?

Are you an energetic, driven, and positive person with experience of working with Public Relations and Communication? Are you passionate about event management, communications, and social media? The Embassy of Sweden would love for you to join our team!

 We are currently seeking to recruit a Public Relations and Promotion Officer. The position is full time (100%), based in Islamabad and available as soon as possible.

 The Public Relations and Promotion Officer is a member of the Embassy’s Political, Trade, Promotion and Communication Section.

 To fit the roll as a Public Relations and Promotion Officer you;

•  have excellent communication skills
•  have great social, prioritizing and organization skills
•  thrive in high tempo environment
•  take initiatives and achieve results
•  are flexible, solution oriented and creative
•  work well in a team but also independently
•  have a high sense of service

Your job description is as follows: 

• Responsible for updating the Embassy’s website and social media channels as well as developing public diplomacy campaigns, under the supervision of diplomatic staff.
• Interact with media, plan media strategies and activities, monitor media content related to Sweden, Embassy activities and priority themes.
• Plan, manage and implement projects, campaigns, and activities related to the image of Sweden.
• Follow up and report on policy issues and activities relevant to the Embassy’s priorities. 
• Participate in relevant EU meetings and other relevant meetings on behalf of the Embassy.
• You might be asked to monitor and prepare in depth reports on the political and economic development in Pakistan.
• As a member of the Embassy team, you are expected to assist in all matters and activities, where needed.

Required qualifications

• Master’s degree in the fields of communication, journalism, economics, business, international trade, media and communications or other closely related field of study.
• A minimum of 2 years of work experience in a similar position in an international environment.
• Previous work experience in external communications, both spoken and written as well as with social platforms.
• Experience in working with graphic profiling.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (written test/assessment will be part of the interview process for shortlisted candidates).
• Fluency in English and Urdu. Skills in Swedish or in another language are considered an asset.
• Strong organisational skill.
• An interest in, and previous experience from Sweden is an asset.
• Interest in and knowledge of politics is considered an asset.

 Employment conditions

• Your standard working hours will be 39 hours and 45 minutes per week, but flexibility and work outside office hours and during weekends can be required.
• Your salary will reflect your qualifications, relevant experience, and proven work-related result, in accordance with market salary.
• 28 days of annual vacation during a calendar year.
• After Six (06) months’ of probation you will be offered full-time employment if we are a match!

 Application and recruitment process

 Please send your application including CV, cover letter, a recent photograph, two work-related references from previous employer, proof of relevant education, contact details including telephone number and email.

Qualified applicants are asked to submit their application by email to the following address: ambassaden.islamabad-vacancy@gov.se. Please address your application to Head of Political Affairs & Business Promotion–Embassy of Sweden Islamabad. The deadline of application is 3rd December 2025. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews.

 The Embassy of Sweden is obliged to follow EU-regulation regarding handling personal information (General Data Protection Regulation, GDPR) when we receive and process job applications. By submitting your application, you consent to the processing of your personal information in line with the Personal Data Policy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

 The chosen candidate must present a “No Criminal Record” and pass security clearance by the Swedish authorities prior to appointment.