Vacancies

The Embassy of Sweden in Kyiv is a mission with 40 employees and a geographical scope that covers the whole of Ukraine. The working language at the Embassy is English and all employees are expected to master this language. If you wish to learn more about the Embassy, you are welcome to read more on our website.

We are now recruiting an Administrative Assistant.

Main tasks

You will be working as a support function with various administrative tasks. Your main tasks will be to for example: independently manage calendars, arrange internal and external meetings including managing invitations and RSVP handling, assist diplomatic staff in preparing incoming high-level visits, plan and book trips and tickets, perform simpler translation tasks (English-Ukrainian) and administer protocol matters including processing notes verbales. Your work responsibilities may also include logistics tasks such as ordering office supplies, managing cleaning staff and overseeing properties maintenance. You will have secondary responsibilities for all or some tasks of one or more of your colleagues, and there will be one or more colleagues having secondary responsibilities for your tasks.

We believe the ideal candidate possesses good judgement, is flexible and service minded, with excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate is a team player, but has, at the same time, the capacity to pursue tasks independently.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of previous work experience as an administrative assistant, personal assistant or similar
• Fluency in English and Ukrainian (spoken and read)
• Excellent computer skills, including typing and Microsoft Office

Additional merits

• University degree, preferably in Public Management, Public Administration, Political Science or similar  
• Relevant knowledge in advanced administration
• Good knowledge of Ukrainian MFA procedures

Terms of employment

The employment is a full-time position with 37,5 working hours per week from Monday to Friday. The successful candidate will be subject to a professional background check and satisfactory security clearance, with a probation period of three (3) calendar months. Staff recruited locally are subject to terms and conditions according to Ukrainian employment law and Swedish MFA guidance for local staff.

Benefits of the job include 28 vacation days, wellness grant, health insurance, the possibility to be eligible for Swedish pension after 5 years of working for the embassy and a “13th salary”.

Start date is 1st of July or 1st of August or according to agreement. 

Application

Your application must include a CV and personal letter in which you briefly describe your interest in the vacant position. For all applicants it is of utmost importance that you hold all relevant documents for employment under Ukrainian martial law, including the military book. If you are not a Ukrainian citizen, you also need to show proof that you can work legally in Ukraine. Only applications that meet these minimum requirements will be considered. 

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Send your application no later than 30th of May via email to: jobb.kiev@gov.se. Enter Ref UM2024/14080/KIEV/Administrative Assistant in the subject field of your email.

Questions

For questions regarding the position, please contact head of Administrative Section Adriana Dobrin at adriana.dobrin@gov.se.