Denmark is opening an embassy in Buenos Aires! The Embassy will work to further enhance the strong bilateral relations between Denmark and Argentina and strengthen the Danish presence in Latin America significantly.
To help establish and develop the new Embassy, we are seeking a dynamic, positive, and professional mission employed staff member to work as Personal Assistant (PA) to the Ambassador.
Job description:
Tasks and responsibilities will include:
- Providing support to and managing the calendars of the Ambassador and the Deputy Head of Mission, arranging meetings, appointments, transport, travel and accommodations
- Organising and supervising functions hosted by the Embassy
- Assisting with arrangement and coordination of various kinds of official visits and public diplomacy events
- Settling and monitoring entertainment expenses
- General secretarial responsibilities, including protocol matter and diplomatic correspondence with Argentinian authorities and other Embassies
- Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with a wide range of contacts in key offices across the public administration, the private sector and at other embassies
Depending on the qualifications of the successful applicant, duties could also include:
- Assisting in various tasks related to accounting
- Back-up functions with consular tasks
- Public diplomacy, cultural exchanges and communication activities (SoMe).
- Managing incoming/outgoing correspondence of the Embassy
The final job description of the PA will be determined when all staff has been recruited to the Embassy and will depend on the joint as well as individual qualifications and experience of each team member.
In the start-up phase of the Embassy, all staff are expected to be flexible in terms of work tasks and help out where required.
Qualifications / Requirements:
- At least 3 years of experience in a similar position, preferably from a diplomatic mission or embassy
- A bachelor’s degree or similar vocational administrative qualifications
- Excellent communication and organisations skills
- Strong personal drive and the ability to work independently while contributing to the team
- A strong sense of responsibility, integrity and discretion
- Proven ability to navigate in and comply with complex rules, procedures, and guidelines and to stay calm at times of high work load and time pressure
- Fluency in Spanish and good spoken and written English. Danish language skills will be an asset but not a requirement
- Strong IT skills, incl. MS Office
What we offer:
- A unique opportunity to be part of a brand new and dedicated team focusing on building a high performing Embassy with an excellent work environment for all staff to thrive in
- A position at the very centre of the activities of the new Embassy with ample opportunities for competence development
- A full time contract based on local staff rules
- A minimum of 21 days of vacation annually
- 37,5 working hours pr week
- A salary that reflects your qualifications, relevant experience and proven results
The starting date is projected to be 1 February 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Security clearance is a strict pre-requirement for employment and may take more time.
Until the permanent chancellery of the Danish Embassy is established, the team will be working from temporary facilities centrally located in Buenos Aires.
Application process:
If you want to contribute to the establishment of the new Embassy, we would very much like to hear from you!
Please forward a motivated application in English as well as your CV, proof of relevant education, 2-3 recommendations and/or references to the following e mail address: [email protected]. The application should be marked “PA to the Ambassador – “your name”” and be sent in one single PDF file.
Please make sure to clearly describe:
- how you fulfil the requirements for the position
- which others tasks you would be assist with
- how you can contribute to the building of the new Embassy team.
Deadline: 8 October 2026.
The Embassy attaches great importance to equal opportunities for all and therefore welcomes applications from all qualified persons regardless of race, sex, religion, age or disability.
Interviews of short-listed candidates are expected to take place in November, either as online or physical meetings, depending on the stage of the recruitment process and the location of the applicant. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
The selected candidate will be subjected to a security clearance check locally and by the Danish authorities prior to employment.
Royal Danish Embassy, Buenos Aires
