The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) in Berlin is the official representative of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government in commercial relations and other economic and trade matters in Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, the Slovak Republic, Slovenia and Switzerland. Its mission is to foster closer economic and trade ties between Hong Kong and these eight countries.Applications are now invited for the following position based in Berlin:Administrative Assistant (m/f/d)The gross monthly starting salary is EUR 3.887, commensurate with relevant experience.Requirements:Qualification: equivalent to Diploma or aboveExperience: At least two years of relevant full time work experience in office administrationLanguage: Proficient in both English and German, i.e. a minimum of C1 for Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for Languages; proficiency in other central European language not required, but would be an advantageSkills: Good command of computer skills. Good knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint is essential. Business level writing and speaking skill in English and GermanAttributes: self motivated, fast learner with a to do attitude, strong multi tasking skills, good in time management and work prioritization, organized, attention to details, polite, excellent team player, positive, consistent and reliable, adaptive in working in a multi cultural environmentOthers: Eligible to undertake employment in Germany without further arrangement of work visa and be able to take up the position by July / August 2025.Duties: Administrative Assistant is one of the backbones of the Administration Unit, reporting to Administrative Manager, s/he supports the Unit and HKETO as a whole in various aspects including bookkeeping and accounting, internal compliance, general office administration, human resources, office accommodation, procurement, records and logistics management, secretarial service, etc.S/he should also be willing to share organisational knowledge with fellow colleagues and assist Administrative Manager to coach students from Hong Kong visiting HKETO during the summer and/or winter time.Employment terms:The selected candidate will be appointed on contract term for a period of two years (including a probation of six months), with the possibility of long term employment upon satisfactory performance during the first two years.How to apply:Applications by post or email in the form of a covering letter with full curriculum vitae in English. In the curriculum vitae, please indicate whether you are native speaker of English or German. If not, please indicate the level of your English and German under the CEFR for Languages.Your application should reach Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Jaegerstrasse 33, 10117 Berlin, Germany by post or by email at: job_berlin@hketoberlin.gov.hk (Attn: Head(Adm)) by 23:00 hrs (Berlin time) on 8 June 2025 (Sunday) .Short lis