The Danish Embassy in Berlin is looking for an Energy Policy Advisor for the embassy's energy team in order to support the Danish government's energy policy partnership program Energy Governance Partnership (EGP). Application deadline is 22 July.
Accession date: 01.09.2026 or or soonest possible hereafter
Workplace: Berlin
Work hours: Full time
Position: Energy Policy Advisor (m/f/d)
Position as Energy Policy Advisor at the Royal Danish Embassy in Berlin
Do you want to help strengthen Denmark's bilateral energy cooperation with German authorities, contribute to Denmark's economic diplomacy and at the same time pave the way for new export opportunities for Danish businesses?
The Danish Embassy in Berlin is looking for an Energy Policy Advisor for the embassy's energy team in order to support the Danish government's energy policy partnership program Energy Governance Partnership (EGP).
The position focuses on energy efficiency and district heating as well as the broader climate and energy policy cooperation between Denmark and Germany. The purpose is to strengthen cooperation between authorities in the energy field, maintain Denmark's leading position within global climate efforts and increase the export of Danish energy technology and expertise.
We are looking for an energy policy advisor who can expand the already well-established and strong network in the German energy field at both national and regional level and ensure value for Danish companies based on the cooperation between authorities.
The advisor's primary role is to promote the exchange with German authorities focused on the development of successful legislative framework conditions for district heating and energy efficiency. The advisor also acts as a point of contact between Danish representations in Germany, the German partners and the Danish Energy Agency, where the EGP program is based, and will work closely with a team of Danish energy experts across relevant technical and regulatory fields. Other responsibilities include coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' commercial activities in the area, including the Danish-German District Heating Alliance (DFA), as well as various communication tasks.
The ideal candidate has in-depth energy technical understanding, solid knowledge of current energy policy in both Germany and Denmark, as well as strong communication, coordination and networking skills. Specialized knowledge within district heating and energy efficiency in buildings as well as an established network in the energy sector would be an advantage.
