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Political, Cultural and Economic Assistant

  • Starting salary: 34,310.00 CZK/month (gross rate)
  • Term details: Full-time position of 5-day working week (40 hours per week). Staff are entitled to overtime for extra hours worked. The annual leave entitlement is 20 days per year pro rata. The Embassy also enjoys average of 20 Czech/Thai public holidays per year.
  • Level: Assistant
  • Work location: Royal Thai Embassy in Prague, Czech Republic
  • Closing date for applications: 20 March 2023
  • Starting date: 15 May 2023 (or earlier upon mutual agreement)
  • Kindly check detailed information on Embassy's website at http://thaiembassy.cz

Summary of position and duties

Under the general supervision of the Political, Economic and Cultural Affairs Counsellors with primary responsibilities for the following:

  • Research and compilation of background material on selected political and economic issues on a broad array of issues related but not limited to Czech foreign policy, domestic politics, international treaties and conventions, its trade and investment regime;
  • Analyzing and drafting/reporting;
  • Monitoring news reports and articles related to Thailand from local media;
  • Event/travel planning and logistics;
  • Preparation/scheduling/organizing of meetings/cultural events;
  • Drafting and posting creative and thoughtful social media content (e.g. Facebook) and Embassy's official website;
  • Communicating, liaising and corresponding with key contacts clearly;
  • Facilitating and accompanying delegations' visits;
  • Providing translation service on an occasional basis;
  • Coordinating with Czech and Thai government agencies, private sector, academia, and NGOs;
  • Performing administrative and clerical work; and
  • Performing other duties as assigned by the Embassy.

Qualifications

General Qualifications

Meet one of the following requirements to legally stay and work in the Czech Republic:

  • Czech Citizenship or
  • Long-term/Permanent Residence in the Czech Republic

Qualifications required for Political, Cultural and Economic Affairs Assistant

Education:

  • Possess a bachelor's degree or higher in Political Science, Economics, or related fields.

Language skills:

  • Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Czech and English languages (ability to communicate effectively in Thai is an additional asset).

Knowledge:

  • Possess the ability to conduct research, verify, analyze, synthesize and gather information to write reports in related fields;
  • Possess good typing skills as well as good computer literacy and the ability to use basic programs, including internet related and Microsoft Office;
  • Possess skills in making PowerPoint presentations and infographics;
  • Possess general knowledge of the Government of the Kingdom of Thailand and the Government of the Czech Republic including their key foreign policy priorities; and
  • Possess knowledge of general office procedures and practices.

Abilities/Competencies:

  • Adaptability/Flexibility/Resilience;
  • Strong analytical and presentational skills;
  • Punctual and ability to contribute to a positive work environment;
  • Assertiveness and good communication skills;
  • Motivation and ability to learn new things and develop;
  • Teamwork and interpersonal relations;
  • Ability to work with a positive attitude;
  • Focus on quality and details;
  • Creative Thinking;
  • Planning and Organizing;
  • Ability to work independently with limited instruction; and
  • Ability to work on own initiative and prioritized tasks.

Operational Requirements:

  • Overtime may be required occasionally;
  • Travel may be required occasionally;
  • Hours of work: Weekdays: 09h00-17h00; and
  • Be flexible and ready to work remotely from home if instructed, based on your own expenses and adequate equipment.

Additional required qualifications

  • In good health;
  • Be polite, respectful and mature; and
  • Uphold high ethical and moral standards as well as being efficient and result-oriented.

Požadované jazykové znalosti

Český

Anglický

Mzda: 34 310 - 34 310 Kč / měsíc

Místo pracoviště: Romaina Rollanda 481, Praha, 16000

Region: Praha

Obor: Administrativa

Profese: asistent/asistentka

Pracovní poměr: Plný úvazek

Minimální požadované vzdělání: Bakalářské

  Typ úvazku

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