Embassy of Switzerland in Indonesia
The Embassy of Switzerland in Jakarta is looking for a full-time, locally employed
Personal Assistant to the Ambassador of Switzerland
to start employment on or before 1 March 2019 (five-month fixed-term contract)
We offer excellent working conditions as well as a competitive salary in a dynamic and international environment.
Your duties and responsibilities:
Act as a Personal Assistant to the Ambassador of Switzerland:
Coordinate and distribute all incoming and outgoing documents, screen phone calls and visitors,
determine priorities and provide timely and responsive administrative support.
Prepare email and postal correspondence, diplomatic notes, travel programs and expense reports in
English (preferably also in either German or French)
Manage the Ambassador’s diary and program of appointments
Assist with the organization of Embassy events such as receptions and the Swiss National Day
Manage and update the Embassy’s contact database
Information management – maintain adequate hard-copy and electronic files
Deputize for the Ambassador’s Social Secretary
Other duties as required
Our selection criteria:
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
Advanced communication and interpersonal skills, ability to connect and work well with others,
Excellent organizational skills (ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines under pressure and manage
competing responsibilities) and achievement orientation
Excellent written and spoken English (essential)
Either German and/or French language skills would be highly advantageous
Bahasa Indonesia language skills would be useful
Candidate must be energetic and pro-active with good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Excellent IT skills (Microsoft Office)
Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality
Candidate should have professional experience supporting at the executive-level
Job Applications should be sent via email (subject line: “PA to Ambassador Job Application”) no later than
Sunday, 17 February 2019 to: [email protected]
Kindly submit the following documents in one (1) single PDF-File together with your application:
Letter of motivation in English (or German or French), which explains how you meet the selection
criteria above
CV with your photo
Copy of your ID, passport, birth certificate and Kartu Keluarga
Reference letters from previous employers
Other documents (e.g. degrees, certificates)
Please note that only complete applications will be considered. Only those who are chosen for an interview will
be contacted.
Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said
Blok X 3/2, Kuningan
Jakarta 12950
Phone: +62 21 525 60 61, Fax: +62 21 520 22 89
[email protected], www.eda.admin.ch/jakarta