Political advisor

Political Advisor at the Royal Danish Embassy in Bogota, Colombia

Are you interested in advancing the bilateral relations between Denmark and Colombia? Do you have an academic background and good communication, planning and research skills? Are you able to work in both English and Spanish? Do you have experience or an interest in engaging with political institutions, civil society organisations and corporate actors in Colombia and/or the Latin America region? Then you might be the candidate we are looking for.

The Royal Danish Embassy in Bogota, Colombia, is looking for a new political advisor to join our political section. We are a busy Embassy with 19 employees working in several areas, with a particular focus on the green and human rights agendas. The political team serves as a close advisory unit to the Ambassador and a communication channel with the technical cooperation and commercial teams at the Danish Embassy in Bogota as well as in close collaboration with the EU-delegation. The Embassy in Bogotá manages the Danish engagement in Colombia and four other countries in Latin America (Bolivia, Costa Rica, Panama, and Venezuela). As part of the political team, you will primarily work focusing on Danish and Colombian relations, but also assist on tasks concerning the four other countries.

Responsibilities:

As an advisor within the political team, you are expected to work independently, and with a strategic approach. You will support the work of the Danish Embassy on multiple tasks and areas involving active communication with stakeholders, political actors and Civil Society Organisations. In this regard, you will be expected to:

  • Ensure an efficient collaboration between Danish stakeholders and Colombian actors both at national and local levels;
  • Coordination and research of political developments, and participation in relevant political meetings, seminars, etc. including on a EU-level. Plan meetings with high-level Colombian political stakeholders;
  • Assist in administrative tasks, including PA, travel planning and budgeting.
  • Support the coordination and execution of high-level visits to the region.
  • Support the implementation of strategic initiatives of the Embassy in Colombia and side accredited countries.

    About you:

    We see that the ideal candidate for the position:

  • Has relevant work experience – preferably from other Embassy/international organization.
  • Has relevant university degree at bachelor level or higher.
  • Is fluent in English (C1) and Spanish, both written and spoken. The candidate must be able to translate from Spanish to English and vice versa. Knowledge of Scandinavian languages is an advantage but not a requirement.
  • Has excellent analytical and writing skills.
  • Has strong networking skills, is outgoing and a good team player.
  • Has an interest or experience from one or more of the following areas:
    international relations, environmental diplomacy and energy transition.
  • Is interested in the public affairs of Denmark, Colombia and international politics. Knowledge of Danish partner organizations is an advantage.

We offer:

The Embassy offers a full-time position starting from December 2025 (or after security approval) with:

  • An average of 37 working hours per week, including a 30 minutes daily lunch break, but you are employed without an upper working hour limit
  • Entitlement to 2,08 days of paid holiday per month
  • An international working environment and friendly colleagues.
  • Good possibilities to create a strong external network.
  • A 1-year local contract running until 2026 but with automatic extension (terms will be specified in dialogue with the applicant).
  • A salary which reflects the candidate’s level of qualifications and functions
  • Social security and workplace pension schemes

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark considers diversity in the workplace a strength and invites all interested candidates to apply for the position regardless of age, gender, religion or ethnicity.

The advisor will take up the position on December 1st, 2025.

Please submit your CV and motivation letter in English to the Embassy of Denmark in Colombia to [email protected] with the subject: “Application Political Advisor + Name” no later than 25th of October, 2025.

Selected candidates are expected to be invited for interviews during the first week of November. Employment is subject to a security clearance by the Danish authorities.