Political Officer at the Embassy & Permanent Mission of Denmark in Vienna 

The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Denmark in Vienna is looking for a dynamic full-time academic staff member to join our bilateral team for 14 months to replace a colleague who will be going on maternity leave.

The Danish Embassy and Permanent Mission is located in the heart of Vienna and represents Denmark’s interests in Austria and in three side-accredited countries: Albania, Slovakia and Kosovo. It also represents Denmark’s interests at the UN and the OSCE.

You will be a part of the bilateral team at the Embassy consisting of five staff members and two student assistants who cover Denmark’s interests in all four countries with a particular emphasis on political and economic developments.

We are looking for a proactive and positive person, who is result-oriented, professional, self-motivated and able to perform in a dynamic working environment, where we continuously strive to support each other, work smarter and have fun.

With the upcoming elections in Austria at the end of September and the upcoming Danish EU-presidency in the second half of 2025 this will be an especially instructive political period.

Tasks and responsibilities:

You will be covering a broad range of issues in relation to Denmark’s bilateral relationships in particular to Austria & Kosovo. You can expect to have a variety of different tasks.

Typical tasks will be:

• Regular monitoring, analysis and reporting on important political developments.
• Conducting research and analysis on various policy areas of interest and relevance to the government of Denmark.
• Supporting delegation visits from Copenhagen, including program and logistics.
• Managing and developing a political network to relevant diplomats from other countries and Austrian state officials.
• Carry out assignments related to public diplomacy in connection with the Embassy’s political work.
• Execute administrative tasks on an ad hoc basis.

You will also possess the flexibility required for an optimal handling of the entire portfolio of the Embassy and be ready to undertake assignments outside your own portfolio as necessary.

Requirements for the position:

• University degree in political science, international politics, international relations, security politics or a similar field.
• Experience/knowledge in the field of politics and economic affairs will be an advantage.
• High degree of personal drive and self-motivation.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in teams.
• Ability to foster and maintain networks in your field.
• A developed sense of responsibility and ability to plan and prioritize tasks.
• High proficiency in German and English, both oral and written.
• Proficiency in Danish or another Scandinavian language is a clear advantage.

  Employment conditions

• You will be offered full-time employment for 14 months on a local contract based on the relevant labour market rules of Austria and the Embassy’s staff rules.
• Your standard working hours will be 40 hours per week.
• You will be entitled to five weeks (25 working days) of paid holiday per year.
• Your salary will reflect your qualifications, experience and proven work-related results.

Application and recruitment process:

To apply for the position, please send your application (in English) including a cover letter, CV, proof of relevant education, recommendations and 2-3 references (DK/EN) by Friday, September 13th, 2024.

The Embassy & Permanent Mission of Denmark is obliged to follow EU-regulation regarding handling personal information (General Data Protection Regulation, GDPR) when we receive and process job applications. Please send your application via e-mail to [email protected] Please refer in the subject line to: Application for Political Officer at Embassy of Denmark. “Your name”.

The Embassy & Permanent Mission of Denmark attaches great importance to equal opportunities for all and welcomes applications from all qualified persons regardless of race, sex, religion, age or disability.

Selected candidates will be invited for interviews (physical or via Skype) – which are expected to take place during the third and fourth week of September 2024. You must present a “No Criminal Record” and pass security clearance by the Danish authorities prior to employment.

Questions

For any questions regarding this position, please contact our Deputy Head of Mission, Mathias Vaa at [email protected]

About us

The Embassy & Permanent Mission of Denmark is a part of the Danish Foreign Service. The Embassy & Permanent Mission is an ambitious and dynamic workplace with 18 staff members. For more information about us, please visit: https://oestrig.um.dk/en/about-us