Personal Assistant to the Ambassador

About the role

The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Algiers is seeking a trustworthy and highly organized Personal Assistant to support the Ambassador. This full‑time position starts in October 2026 and requires a professional approach to represent Norway in a diplomatic environment.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the Ambassador’s calendar, coordinate appointments and meetings, and prioritize tasks.
• Handle correspondence, invitations and inquiries with timely and accurate follow‑up.
• Arrange travel, prepare documents, maintain records and update contact databases.
• Organise meetings and events, draft agendas and briefing materials, and track action items.
• Act as a liaison between the Ambassador, embassy sections, external stakeholders and visitors.
• Maintain the highest level of discretion when dealing with sensitive information.
• Provide general administrative support to diplomatic staff as needed.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years of relevant administrative or office experience.
• Higher education in administrative/office‑related fields or equivalent work experience.
• Fluency in English, French and Arabic (written and oral).
• Good knowledge of diplomatic protocols; experience in an international setting is an advantage.
• High personal integrity, loyalty and discretion.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other digital platforms.

What we offer

• Competitive salary determined by qualifications and experience.
• Dynamic, collaborative workplace with flexibility.
• 25 days of annual leave.
• On‑the‑job training and professional development.