Personal Assistant to the Ambassador

Halkorb RH is recruiting for The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Algiers is a full-time personal assistant to the Ambassador, starting October 2026. We are looking for a trustworthy person who is organized, safety and security conscious and will represent Norway with a professional approach.

Duties and responsibilities

• Manage the Ambassador’s calendar, coordinate appointments and meetings, and ensure the effective prioritization of time and responsibilities.
• Handle correspondence, invitations, and inquiries, ensuring professional, accurate, and timely follow-up.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support, including travel arrangements, document management, record keeping, and contact database maintenance.
• Organize meetings and events, prepare agendas and briefing materials, and follow up on agreed actions when required.
• Serve as a key liaison between the Ambassador, embassy sections, external stakeholders, and visitors to the mission.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with the highest level of discretion, integrity, and professionalism.
• Perform other administrative duties as required and provide support to diplomatic staff posted at the Embassy.

Qualifications

• Preferably minimum 3 years' work experience in a relevant field
• Higher education studies in administrative/office-related fields or proven and relevant work experience.
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office and other digital platforms   
• Fluency in English, French and Arabic, both written and oral
• Good knowledge of the diplomatic environment
• Work experience from an international working environment within service and/or office administration is an advantage
• Knowledge of Norwegian or other Scandinavian languages is considered an asset

Skills and competences

• Ability to work independently and efficiently in a structured manner
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Strong communication and people skills
• Ability to work under stress and time pressure
• Good practical skills
• High personal integrity, sense of duty, loyalty and discretion
• Proactive attitude and a professional approach

Personal attributes: Honest and trustworthiness; respectful; service-minded; pleasant and positive attitude; and excellent collaboration skills.

We can offer

• Competitive salary, which will be determined based on qualifications and experience
• Dynamic and harmonious workplace with a team that values collaboration, good communication, and flexibility.
• 25 days of annual leave
• On-the-job training

Terms and conditions

• Working hours from 08:30-16:00, 37,5 hours per week, Sunday to Thursday
• There will occasionally be a requirement to perform extra hours due to Embassy activity during evenings and weekends. Extra hours will be compensated accordingly to Algerian Law
• Trial period of 6 months
• Taxable to Algeria
• Membership CNAS
• Valid and clean legal record

For questions about the position, please contact: applications.embassy.alger@mfa.no

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