Media Advisor For The Embassy of Finland in Cairo

Open Vacancy – Media Advisor

The Embassy of Finland in Cairo is looking for a full-time Media Advisor to join our team. Read more and send your application by 17 October 2025.

Place of Assignment: The Embassy of Finland, 3 Abu El Feda Street, Zamalek, Cairo

Duration of Assignment: A fixed-term contract for a period of one year (including probation period) 

Start date: from 1 December 2025 or as agreed

Closing Date for Applying: 17 October 2025

Main duties and responsibilities

Planning and implementing the external communications and country image work of the Embassy, including managing social media channels and updating webpages.

Gathering information from local media and other public sources to support the reporting of the Embassy.

Supporting the planning and organization of Embassy related events.

Participating in the trade promotion work of the Embassy.

Establishing and maintaining contacts with different local medias.

Participation in the media and cultural cooperation coordination meetings among the EU as well as with international organizations and partners.

Other tasks assigned by the Head of Mission or the Deputy Head of Mission.                                                              

Qualifications and experience

Bachelor’s degree or higher in social sciences, cultural or media studies, political studies, or related field.

Relevant working experience is expected, experience in creating social media content professionally is considered an advantage.

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are required, knowledge of Arabic language is considered a significant asset.

Understanding of Egyptian media landscape is considered an advantage, interest in Egyptian cultural field also considered an asset.

Preparedness to travel within Egypt is expected.

Competencies:

Excellent skills in both visual and written verbal communication.

Capability for teamwork and cooperation.

Ability to learn quickly, take initiative and assume responsibility.

Flexibility, preparedness to manage diverse tasks, and the ability to operate effectively under time pressure.

Willingness and ability to work in a multicultural working environment.

How to apply for the position

All interested applicants should submit a CV and a cover letter, including references and salary request, by 17 October 2025 at the latest in English to HR.KAI@gov.fi with the subject line: Media Advisor.

Applications received after the deadline will not be taken into consideration. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

The position will be as locally employed staff and subject to Egyptian employment law.  Any queries regarding the vacancy should be directed by email to: HR.KAI@gov.fi .

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