Type of employment: Full time on a local contract
Starting date: As soon as possible, pending security clearance
Location: Embassy of Denmark, No. 6, Fatmeh Idriss Lane, Al-Ghazzawi St. Western Villas
Deadline for application: Sunday 18 October 2026
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The Danish Embassy in Damascus is looking for new colleagues
Four positions are available as:
On 31 August 2026, Denmark reopened its embassy in Damascus. The Embassy is strengthening the Danish presence in Syria, and we are now seeking four new dynamic, positive and professional mission-employed staff members.
We offer an exciting, busy, and dynamic work environment with a wide range of diverse and interesting tasks, an attractive salary package as well as a safe and trusting work environment. You will be part of the team in building a new embassy.
Positions and main areas of responsibilities, which might change as the embassy develops:
1. Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
2. Administrative and Consular Officer
3. Political and Trade Officer
• Follow Arab and Syrian media, analysis and prepare reports on recent developments
• Monitor domestic, regional and international developments regarding Syria
• Follow migration trends and prepare cables to Copenhagen
• Meet with development partners under the CAPACITY migration program activities
• Draft internal and external cables, analytical reports, flash news reports, minutes of meetings, background briefings
• Monitor and support progress on various bilateral issues
• Maintain and expand the Embassy’s professional network
• Attend conferences and events in Syria as needed
• Support in planning and executing of delegation visits to Syria and Denmark
• Follow and report on the economic situation, trade and investment issues
• Responsible for Economic Diplomacy activities and events
• Support Danish companies with concrete advice on Trade Council tasks and market entry
• Market research, partner search and other commercial tasks
• Meet relevant authorities, Syrian and Danish companies and expand embassy network
• Support activities within a possible Syrian-Danish Business Council
• Maintain and update activities in Trade Council CRM systems
• Possibly responsible for Media and SoMe activities depending on profile
4. Development Officer
• Liaise closely with the Danish Embassy in Beirut, which manages Denmark’s development cooperation activities in Syria
• Support the administration and monitoring of development projects and activities in Syria., Together with posted colleagues liaise with partners supported by Denmark
• Prior experience with grant management and from a similar position required
• Various support on delegations, meetings with authorities and partners, arrange site visits etc. regarding Danish development, humanitarian and reconstruction activities in Syria
• Meet with relevant and potential new partners to develop and prepare project proposals
• Follow and assist the management of Danish supported migration activities
• Maintain close relations with implementing partners and relevant Syrian authorities
• Contribute to planning technical and high-level visits from Denmark as well as ensuring coordination with other international actors
About the positions
The positions may be applied for by a citizen of Syria or other EU/Schengen nationals with legal stay in Syria and with unlimited work permit. Job responsibilities might change depending on the candidates’ experience and profiles. All applicants must be willing to carry out any other responsibility as required from time to time by the Embassy management and accept adjustment in areas of responsibility. Position 1 and 2 will be part of the finance-admin team together with the PA and three drivers.
Requirements for the positions
• A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
• At least 3-5 years of relevant hands-on working experiences within relevant field
• Perfect verbal and written skills in Arabic and English.
• Knowledge of Denmark and Danish is a plus.
• High degree of compliance in security, administration, finance
• To be well organized, responsible, flexible and ability to work under pressure
• Excellent IT skills at user level, including skills in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and other applications
Employment conditions
• Full-time employment on a local contract with a three (03) months’ probation period
• Four weeks (20 working days) of paid holiday per year
• Partial medical coverage for you and your immediate family members
• Your salary will reflect your qualifications, relevant experience and proven work-related experiences
Application and recruitment process
If you can see yourself in this job and you are an open-minded, flexible, and trustworthy person, we would very much like to hear from you.
To apply for one or more of the positions, please send your application in English (motivation letter, CV, proof of relevant background/education, recommendations and minimum of two references) no later than Sunday 18 October 2026 to [email protected]. Send one separate email with attachments as pdf files. Send one application per position you apply for, and write subject in the email as follows: “Position as XXXX, [your name]”. If this is not done correct your application will be disregarded.
The Royal Danish Embassy is obliged to follow EU-regulation regarding handling personal information (General Data Protection Regulation, GDPR) when we receive and process job applications. By submitting your application, you consent to the processing of your personal information in line with Personal Data Policy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Royal Danish Embassy attaches great importance to equal opportunities for all and therefore welcomes applications from all qualified persons regardless of race, gender, religion, age or disability.
Selected candidates will be invited for interviews and tests expected to take place in Damascus 26-29 October 2026. Only selected candidates will be contacted.
The chosen candidate must present a “No Criminal Record” and pass security clearance by the Danish authorities prior to appointment.
