Recruitment- Administrative officer

The Consulate General of Sweden in Jerusalem is recruiting an administrative officer. The position is either full-time or part time, starting 15th of August, or as soon as possible thereafter. The Consulate General (CG) of Sweden applies an observation period of six (6) months. 

As an administrative officer, you will: 

• Support our daily office procedures, as part of the section for administration, migration and consular affairs.
• Support in developing office routines, as needed.
• Support other sections of the office as needed, including in visits and activities.
• Manage office supplies stock and place orders and be responsible for the office reference library.
• Conduct internal translation between Swedish and English, as needed. 

Qualifications: 

• Proven relevant university education.
• Proven relevant work experience.
• Full proficiency in spoken and written Swedish and English.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer literacy and experience with office management software, such as MS Office.
• Strong team player and problem solver.
• Strong organizational skills, with attention to detail.
• Holder of a valid driver’s license.

Merits: 

• Experience from working at a Swedish public authority.
• Professional experience in administration 

The Consulate General of Sweden is located in East Jerusalem and has 25 employees. The mission’s area of responsibility covers Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza.

The Consulate General of Sweden is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on grounds of sex, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion or other belief, disability, sexual orientation or age. 

Preference will, due to the nature of the work and security considerations, be given to Swedish citizens.

Please send letter of application (including CV and details of at least three references, including from your present or latest employer) via e-mail, with Administrative officer in subject line, to generalkonsulat.jerusalem@gov.se

The closing date of the application is 21th May 2023.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For more information, please contact the Consulate General via email.