The Embassy of the Republic of Latvia in the Republic of Türkiye is announcing a consular secretary vacancy (full-time position)

Requirements:

-          Completion of secondary school or higher education;

-          Excellent command of English (C1) and Turkish (C1 or native)– both oral and written. Knowledge of Latvian language will be regarded as an advantage;

-          IT proficiency and solid skills regarding the Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint etc.;

-          Punctuality. Displays personal integrity and an honest and ethical approach. Ability to handle stressful situations;

-          Previous experience in a similar position at foreign diplomatic or consular representation will be regarded as an advantage.

Summary of responsibilities:

-          Carries out duties of the front desk, specially: answers inquiries, both via e-mail and via phone, on a daily basis, receives and directs correspondence;

-          Drafts projects of correspondence in English and Turkish;

-          Provides unofficial written and spoken translations from English/Turkish and Turkish/English;

-          Assists with data entry for various internal systems;

-          Works with social media and website update on a timely basis;

-          Organizes Embassy’s social and culture events;

-          Replaces Embassy’s secretary;

-          Performs other duties as assigned.

The Embassy offers:

-          Competitive salary;

-          Payment of employer taxes and social guaranties stated by legislation of the Republic of Türkiye;

-          Work in dynamic and international environment.

Documents for application:

-          Motivation letter in English;

-          CV in English;

-          Recommendations from previous employees.

Applications must be sent to the e-mail address This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. until 01.03.2024 (included).

Only the candidates who are selected for the next stage of assessment will be contacted.

With regard to REGULATION (EU) 2016/679 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation) art.13. the Ministry of Foreign Affairs informs on following:

1.        Personal data from your application will be processed in order to ensure the assessment process for this vacancy;

2.        Controller of above mentioned personal data is Ministry of Foreign Affairs, contact information: K.Valdemāra iela 3, Rīga LV-1395.

3.        More information: https://www.mfa.gov.lv/en/privacy-policy-ministry-foreign-affairs