Vacancy: Communications and Public Diplomacy Coordinator

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Main tasks include:

Producing and updating a comprehensive communications and social media strategy for the Embassy which is in line with the Ministry's instructions regarding country branding

• Collaborating with the Political, Commercial and Cultural Section of the Embassy for the optimal coverage of all Embassy-related events
• Producing high quality contents in Spanish and English (and, if possible, Finnish) to be published in all of the Embassy's media channels (website, intranet, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
• Drafting speeches in Spanish and English about various topics related to Finnish culture and industries
• Drafting press releases in Spanish about official and commercial visits or events related to the Embassy
• Final editing of all public communications published by the Embassy staff
• Daily monitoring of the media/social media and reporting about news related to Finland
• Acting as Community Manager for the Embassy's social media channels
• Graphic design (banners, brochures and invitations related to the Embassy's activities)
• Occasional translation of articles and other printed material
• Giving presentations about Finland in different events, such as student fairs and cultural events
• Covering Minister level visits from Finland and commercial delegation visits to Finland, including the coordination of interviews
• Developing good working relations with local media and managing an up-to-date contact list of the relevant local and regional press
• Develop country branding campaigns for the Nordics in collaboration with the Swedish Embassy in Lima

Essential qualifications, skills and experience:

• University degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing or other relevant field
• Fluent in written and spoken Spanish and English
• Relevant work experience
• Excellent writing skills
• Basic multimedia skills (incl. photography, filming and editing)
• Graphic design skills (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Soft skills (proactive, self-starter, great communicator, people skills, detail-oriented, strong work ethics)
• Familiar with the Nordic countries and the values that they represent

Language requirements:

Spanish (native-level), fluent in spoken and written English. Finnish and/or Swedish is a plus.

Considered a significant plus:

Working knowledge of the Finnish language

Experience living in a Nordic country or working for a Nordic country

Experience in country branding

Experience working with the press

If you have social media accounts, please let us know.

Monthly gross salary  

S/ 6,500 soles – S/ 8,000 depending on experience (14 salaries per year)

The terms of the contract abide by local legislation.

Start Date  

July 2nd, 2018 (fixed-term contract; 2 years with a chance of renewal)

We will accept e-mail applications by 31. 05. 2018.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. For queries about the position, please write to: sanomat.lim@formin.fi (unfortunately we will not be able to answer phone queries)

How to apply

Send to sanomat.lim@formin.fi by May 31st

1)     A detailed CV. (english)

2)     A link to a short video (2 – 3 minutes) emphasizing the applicant’s interest in work at the Embassy of Finland. (spanish)

3)     A written work sample, or an essay (max. 600-800 words). (spanish)

Please put as title of your e-mail "Application - Communications and Public Diplomacy Coordinator"