Vacancy: Academic employee to the Danish Embassy in Madrid

The Danish Embassy in Madrid is looking for a committed and analytically strong academic employee. You will become a part of the Policy- and Public Diplomacy (PD) team. You will work closely together with the embassy's management and will be responsible for a number of tasks both in relation to policy (EU sector areas and Spanish domestic policy - approx. 75%) as well as communication and Public Diplomacy (approx. 25%). You will independently represent Denmark at certain meetings in Spanish ministries and think tanks. 

The embassy places great importance on openness, cooperation and well-being while offering a dynamic workplace with independent responsibility and varied tasks. The position gives you the opportunity to strengthen your insight and knowledge about the EU, from a capital city that has become increasingly important in European policy after Brexit. In addition, you will gain a unique insight into Spanish politics in the wake of the general election on 23 July 2023.

Assignments

• Political analysis of Spanish domestic- and EU policy and responding to instructions from Danish authorities.
• Participating in EU-briefings and contributing to the expansion of the embassy's network in Spain.
• Press- and media management with responsibility for the embassy's website and SoMe channels.
• Presentations about the embassy's tasks and Spanish society.
• Ad hoc-tasks, including support to the consular section in crisis situations.

Qualifications

• Ability and willingness to take responsibility and deliver results of high professional quality in a busy and exciting work environment.
• Relevant higher education degree at Master's level with good results (e.g. social sciences or humanities).
• Strong analytical skills and diligence in case presentation. Experience from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the Danish central administration - e.g. through internships or student jobs - would be an advantage, but not a requirement.
• Knowledge of Spanish/Danish society.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Fluent in Spanish and English, both orally and in writing, and proficient in one of the Scandinavian languages.
• Experience with external communication such as social media and good IT-skills.
• Collaborative orientation, flexibility and networking skills.

Contact us

If you have any questions about the position, you are welcome to contact the embassy’s Deputy Head of Mission, Tue Krarup-Pedersen at [email protected]

Terms of employment

This is a two-year full-time position with the possibility of extension. Working hours are 37 hours per week. Salary and employment conditions will be in accordance with qualifications or otherwise follow the conditions as a local employee at the embassy in Madrid. The employment is subject to security clearance from the Danish authorities. Start date is no later than 1 November 2023, or as soon as security clearance is granted.

Application deadline

The deadline for applications is Monday, August 28, 2023. Applications should be sent to [email protected] with the subject line: "Academic employee + full name". Attach a motivated application (maximum 1 page), CV, transcripts of records from the entire university program, as well as references and documentation of language skills. Interviews and language tests are scheduled for early September 2023.