The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Yangon is looking for a (full time)
Press and Protocol Officer starting in June 2026 (negotiable)

Application deadline: May 10th, 2026

What will you be doing?

• Proactive monitoring of print, online and social media in Myanmar; identification of pertinent articles/analyses on Myanmar by relevant international news outlets
• Assisting in the development and implementation of the Embassy’s communications/social media strategy and maintaining a content calendar
• Proactive creation of target group sensitive content for the Embassy’s social media platforms, incl. both text and image/video production
• Considerate and timely administration of online content (upload, feedback monitoring)
• Communication and relationship-building with media stakeholders in Myanmar and beyond
• Coordination of protocol affairs with Myanmar authorities and other diplomatic missions, e.g. preparing diplomatic notes, obtaining travel authorizations, facilitating administrative procedures
• Organizing professional missions of Embassy staff in Myanmar and beyond, including responsibility for travel arrangements, assisting with the coordination of meetings, liaising with service providers etc.
• Assisting with the organization of different types of events such as national day celebrations, commemorative events, working lunches/dinners etc.

Our ideal candidate shows:

• Sound understanding of Myanmar’s political and administrative environment, media landscape and civil society
• Profound interest and skills in social media/content production, incl. experience with content creation and image/video editing tools
• Substantial professional experience in a communications/media environment; experience specifically as a press/communications officer in a political/diplomatic context would be a strong asset
• Previous experience in a protocol role, delivering events or managing logistical arrangements would be a strong asset
• Proven networking skills and experience in communication with official authorities; an existing network in the press/communications field and/or protocol sector would be a string asset
• Excellent organizational skills, flexibility, and ability to work independently
• Professional, diplomatic demeanor and tactfulness
• An excellent command of English (both orally and written; equivalent to C1-level in the European Framework)
• Ideally, a good command (or at least, understanding) of German
• A native speaker command of Burmese

Education

• University degree, preferably a graduate degree in journalism, public relations, political science or languages

Employment Conditions:

• A contract according to local labor law, initially for the duration of one year (with the perspective of prolongation into a permanent position)

To apply, please provide:

• A motivation letter in English, detailing what makes you a suitable candidate for the job as well as which skills you might need or wish to further develop while working with the German Embassy
• A complete curriculum vitae including a recent picture
• A sample post for the German Embassy’s Facebook page on a topic of your choice in English; the post should include both a text (400-800 characters including spaces) and a visual element (the visual can be created using standard/free tools). Please note that the work will be checked for the use of AI tools, the detection of which will lead to immediate disqualification of the candidate
• A copy of your passport/ID
• Copies of all relevant educational and professional certificates held by the candidate
• Language certificates
• Service certificates of previous employments
• The names and contact details of two references

Application deadline: May 10^th, 2026

Apply by e-mail to: job@rangun.diplo.de

Only short-listed candidates will be notified and documents submitted will not be returned.

Please note: The selection process will include both written and oral exams of the candidates professional and language skills. The use of AI tools will be strictly prohibited during these exams.

After provisional selection of a successful candidate, a medical exam as well as a security check will be required before a binding employment offer can be made.