Full-time assistant to the local office of Flanders Investment & Trade/ Embassy of Belgium

Full-time assistant to the local office of Flanders Investment & Trade/ Embassy of Belgium – Hanoi, Vietnam

Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT)  is the economic representation of the Flemish Region of Belgium abroad based at the Embassy of Belgium in Hanoi. The main task of Flanders Investment & Trade is to support Flemish companies exporting to Vietnam and Vietnam-based companies seeking to locate in Flanders, Belgium.

Job description

Flanders Investment & Trade is looking for an assistant to the Head of Office (M/F) for its office in Hanoi. We‘re looking for a reliable, inquisitive colleague who wants to be part of our dynamic team.

Main tasks

• Assisting the Trade & Investment Counsellor in daily business operations.
• Identifying companies and contact details of  Vietnamese companies that can partner  up with Belgian companies. 
• Arranging and scheduling bespoke B2B meetings for incoming business delegations.
• Identifying opportunities for Belgian companies.
• Writing market reports and translation services.
• Providing support to the team in the practical organisation of various events.
• Reporting to the Trade & Investment Counsellor.
• Undertaking other administrative duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required skills

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent certificate from an university specialised in economics, trade or languages.
• Very good command of written and spoken Vietnamese and English (will have to report back in English). Knowledge of Dutch or any other European language is considered a plus. 
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft environment and applications (MS Office, CRM Dynamics,...) and social media tools.
• Ability to manage the required tasks and meet deadlines.
• Flexibility, attention to detail, service-oriented and willingness to learn.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Working experience in international organisations/companies would be welcome.

What we offer

• A full-time contract for an undefinite period.
• A varied job in a dynamic international environment that covers all business sectors.
• A monthly gross salary of minimum 1300 USD (can be more depending on experience).
• Benefits: annual leave of 20 days + official Vietnamese public holidays. Clothing allowance and end of year bonus. Private health insurance.

Selection procedure

• Candidates should send a motivation letter and CV (both in English) to [email protected]f.a.o. Ms Eve Devoldere, Trade and Investment Counsellor.
• Only selected candidates will be contacted and invited for a written test. In the final phase  candidates deemed most suitable will be invited for an interview on 28-29 October.

Important: application deadline is  13/10/2024.