Vacancy: Secretary/Administrative assistant to the Danish Defence Attaché to the Baltic states

We are offering a part time job as Secretary/Administrative assistant to the Danish Defence Attaché to the Baltic states.

Type of employment: 30 November 2026 (with possibility to be prolonged)
Working hours: part-time
Start date: 1 October 2024 (or after security clearance)
Location: Danish Embassy in Riga, Pils iela 11, LV-1050 Riga
Application deadline: 9 September 2024

The Danish Embassy to Latvia seeks an English-speaking/writing, proactive and confident Secretary/Administrative assistant who would help the Defence attaché with secretarial/administrative matters. 

The Danish Embassy in Riga will be the location of employment.

Responsibilities:
• Ensuring timely and professional communication and with authorities in military and civil sectors across the three Baltic countries
• Organizing calendar and meetings
• Following up engagements
• Communicating on behalf of the Defence attaché
• Making posts in social media
• Organizing travels and doing travel settlements
• Contribute to comparable tasks across the embassy 

Qualifications - to succeed in the role, we expect you to: 
• Speak and write Latvian and English fluently
• Have secretarial or comparable background
• Be proactive and systematic in your approach to your tasks 
• Have understanding of or prior experience with military environment
• Understand protocol matters
• Have a confident and energetic personality 

Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge about military/defence matters

Employment conditions: 
• A part time (20 hours) local contract based on the labour market rules of Latvia. 
• Flex working time possible 
• Salary will reflect the candidates´  qualifications and relevant experience
• Benefits and other conditions based on the Embassy’s Staff Handbook
• Salary 900-1100 EUR brutto 

Application and recruitment process 
To apply for the position, please send your application (cover letter, CV and proof of relevant education) in English by email to the Danish Embassy in Riga [email protected] and indicate “Application for Administrative assistant for Defence attaché ” no later than 9 September 2024. 

The chosen candidate must present a “No Criminal Record” and pass security clearance by the Danish authorities prior to appointment.

Questions
If you have any question regarding the position or application procedure, please contact the embassy at [email protected].