Economic Affairs Officer

We are looking for an enthusiastic new colleague starting 1 June 2017. Do you meet the requirements and would you like to be part of our team? Then we invite you to apply!

Main responsibilities include:
• Identification and promotion of trade and investment opportunities between Dutch and Slovak businesses
• Responding to enquiries from Dutch exporters, Slovak importers and investors regarding legislation, trade opportunities, potential partners, transport, tax, wages, etc.
• Reporting on macroeconomic developments, bilateral trade, the business climate and on Slovak trade and innovation policies
• Maintaining and developing an extensive economic contact network
• Organize trade promotion activities and assist missions of Dutch businesses to Slovakia
• Administer and make effective use of available trade promotion funds
• Participate in economic activities, seminars and conferences
• Contribute to the Embassy’s website and social media activities.

Requirements:
• Higher education in economics or business administration
• Working experience in the field of trade and/or innovation in the private or public sector
• Good research and writing abilities
• Excellent networking capacities
• Strong command of the Slovak and English languages, both spoken and in writing
• Command of the Dutch language is a plus. Willingness to learn Dutch a requirement
• Result-oriented and flexible team player
• Able to travel when necessary

The starting salary is by agreement and depending on experience. The position can be taken either full-time or part-time (ranging from 16 to 37,5 hours per week), not necessarily limited to regular office hours.

Please send your motivation letter in English together with your English CV, photo and letter(s) of recommendation by email to [email protected] no later than Friday 21 April 2017. For further information please contact Mr. Martijn Lambarts, Deputy Head of Mission, phone: +421 2 5710 0309.