The Danish Embassy is looking for a PA to the Ambassador

The Danish Embassy is looking for a Personal Assistant to the Ambassador. Are you dynamic, yet organised? Do you enjoy planning events with attention to detail and an eye on the goal? Are you flexible and creative?

Then you might be our new colleague as Personal Assistant to the Ambassador!

The Embassy of Denmark in The Hague consists of 6 departments and over 20 employees. As PA to the Ambassador you will be part of the administrative team, which interacts with all colleagues at the Embassy. As part of your duties there will be task related to the running of the embassy.

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Secretarial tasks related to the Ambassador’s function, including minor financial tasks
• Arrange meetings – do minor research
• Event planning, coordination and execution
• Smaller administrative tasks for the Embassy as part of the administrative team

Qualifications

• Relevant education and/or professional experience with secretarial tasks
• A positive, open-minded and proactive attitude
• A high sense of responsibility
• Flexibility and attention to detail
• Great interpersonal skills and team player abilities as well as interest in and willingness to share knowledge with – and learn from – colleagues
• Full command of English and Dutch. Danish is an advantage.
• IT proficiency

Employment conditions

• We offer part-time employment for 1 year with the possibility of extension for additional years
• Your standard working hours will be 25 hours (5 days) per week
• Your salary will reflect your responsibility, your qualifications and experience

Application and recruitment process

To apply for the position, please send your application (letter of motivation, CV, proof of relevant education as well as relevant recommendations and references in one pdf-document) to [email protected], marked “Personal Assistant” at the latest by 28th of September 2022. We expect to interview selected candidates in October.

The Embassy attaches great importance to equal opportunities for all and therefore welcomes applications from all qualified persons regardless of race, sex, religion, age or disability.

The chosen candidate must present a “No Criminal Record” and pass security clearance by the Danish authorities prior to the start of employment.

Questions

For any questions regarding the position, please contact Anne Ege ([email protected]) tel.:+31 (0) 70 302 5959). For more information about the Embassy, see www.nederlandene.um.dk