Junior Assistant and Translator (EN/FR-VN and vice-versa)

Vacancy Announcement

JUNIOR ASSISTANT & TRANSLATOR (EN/FR-VN and vice versa)

The Embassy of Switzerland in Hanoi is currently accepting applications for a Junior Assistant and Translator (EN/FR-VN and vice-versa). This is a full-time position.

Your main tasks:

• Front desk reception, answering and forwarding phone calls, receiving visitors
• Diplomatic correspondence as instructed by diplomatic staff
• Translation of texts, English/French-Vietnamese and Vietnamese-English/French
• Updating of databases
• Under the supervision of the Management Team and in coordination with the media officer, social media work, incl. Facebook/Twitter/LinkedIn, production of "posts" in EN/VN languages, administration/evaluation of accounts
• Supporting the organization of Embassy events
• Handling/distribution of incoming mail
• Coordinating the schedule of the Embassy drivers/messengers

For more details, including on requirements, please visit: https://www.eda.admin.ch/countries/vietnam/en/home/news/open-job-vacancies.html

How to apply:

Send by email your complete application in English or French (letter of motivation, detailed CV, copies of degrees/certificates and references) to the Embassy of Switzerland in Vietnam at [email protected]

Application should arrive no later than August 25, 2023 by 23:59 (GMT +7).

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview, incl. written test, at the Embassy of Switzerland. The Embassy regrets that it will not be able to answer phone calls regarding this vacancy or the applications submitted. Thank you for your understanding.