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Työnimike: Public Affairs Assistant

Työnkuvaus:
The Embassy of Ireland to Finland, based in Helsinki, is seeking to recruit a Public Affairs Assistant.

Role
The Press and Public Outreach officer will play an active role in supporting the Embassy's press and public outreach work. The successful candidate will work as part of a small and busy Embassy team, and will have opportunities to develop her/his skills and gain hands-on experience in these and related areas. Reporting to the Ambassador and diplomatic officers, this role will include, but is not limited to, the following:
Press and electronic media monitoring and report writing;
Press and social media work, including creating content for the Embassy's social media accounts, developing contacts in national, specialist and some local media;
Outreach projects, within and outside Helsinki, including cultural, political and economic events, trade promotion and support to the Irish community in Finland;
Assisting with high level visits between Ireland and Finland;
As required, representing the Embassy at meetings and events with the Finnish authorities and other external partners;
As required, other functions, subject to the business needs of the Embassy, including general office duties, managing enquiries from the public, responding to consular calls and providing cover for annual leave.

Requirements
We are looking for a flexible, friendly and organised person who can work under pressure to deadlines and who enjoys a busy international environment. Applicants should have third level qualification or qualifications, at least to second class honours or equivalent in a primary degree.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in both Finnish and English, a native speaker of one and with a minimum CEFR level of C1 in the other;
Experience of event management and contacts management;
Good knowledge of EU issues and Finnish current affairs and political scene;
Experience in social media campaigns, digital marketing, cultural or media work;
Proficiency in the following software packages: Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel;
High level of discretion, commitment and reliability;
Knowledge of Ireland is an advantage;
Proficiency in Swedish is desirable;
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator is desirable.

Salary and conditions
Police vetting will be sought for candidates who come under consideration for appointment.
The monthly gross salary is €2,178 and annual gross salary is €27,391 (including holiday bonus).
The contract will be for a period of 12 months, with the possibility of renewal/extension. The contract will include a three month probation period.
Hours of attendance are normally 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday but as may be prescribed from time to time. Hours are fixed on the basis of a weekly attendance of not less than 40 hours per week (including lunch hours).

To Apply
Interested candidates should forward a CV and short cover letter setting out their suitability for the role and including contact details of two referees, by email to helsinkiembassyvacancy (at) dfa.ie (subject: Public Affairs Assistant- First Name and Surname). Parties may alternatively send their submissions by post to: Embassy of Ireland, Erottajankatu 7 A, 00130 Helsinki.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 5.00 pm on Friday 31 August 2018.

Data Protection
When your application form is received, we create a record in your name, which contains much of the personal information you have supplied. This personal record is used solely in processing your candidature. Such information held is subject to the rights and obligations set out in the Data Protection Acts, 1988 and 2003 and The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Any personal information submitted to us will only be used for its intended purposes and will be destroyed when no longer needed. Any other processing or disclosure of personal data is not allowed other than in the exceptional circumstances provided for under the Data Protection Acts. Candidates should note that canvassing will disqualify and will result in their exclusion from the process.

Following Submission of Application:
After the closing date for receipt of applications, a shortlist of candidates will be invited to attend for interview where the experience in the above mentioned skills and overall suitability for the post will be assessed. It is anticipated that interviews will be held in early September 2018. Terms and Conditions can be further discussed by shortlisted candidates during the interview.

The Embassy of Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.

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Työnantajan nimi: Irlannin Suurlähetystö

source: TIVA