The Danish Embassy in New Delhi is looking for a

Programme Officer to work on government-to-government

sector cooperation

Position: Strategic Sector Cooperation Programme Officer

Type of employment: Full time position

Starting date: As soon as possible

Location: Royal Danish Embassy, 33-B, Dr. S. Radhakrishnan

Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi -110021

Deadline for application: Monday 2nd January 2023

Reporting to: Sector Counsellors Emb. Ref: 2022-39711

The Embassy is seeking to recruit a Programme Officer to support Denmark’s Strategic Sector
Cooperation with India under the Green Strategic Partnership between Denmark and India. Denmark
has a range of ongoing projects, including within the fields of maritime, health, intellectual property
rights, water, urban development and energy. We are looking for a candidate who is flexible, detail-
oriented, diligent and a team player, and with relevant background from one or more of these fields.

You will be working on two of the sectoral tracks in close cooperation with, and under the leadership of,
two posted Sector Counsellors, each covering one of the projects.

The exact role of the officer, including the two tracks to be covered, will be determined when the
candidate is identified, and according to the candidate’s prior experience and the needs of the
embassy.

You will be part of the embassy’s Political and Economic Department. The team consists of a Minister
Counsellor, the Political and Economic Counsellor, six Sector Counsellors working on the six
aforementioned sectoral tracks, as well as local political advisors/associates and two interns.

Strategic Sector Cooperation projects are long-term strategic partnerships between public authorities in
Denmark and their counterparts in India. An SSC project is unique in the sense that it facilitates direct
government-to-government cooperation in important strategic sectors.

Main tasks and responsibilities of Strategic Sector Cooperation (SSC) Programme Officers:

 An integral part of the Political and Economic Team, specifically the SSC project team(s)
they work with.
 Assist in planning and executing delegation visits by politicians, officials and experts to and
from Denmark.
 Analyse and write up notes and reports on policy issues in relation to the strategic sector
cooperation projects.
 Assist in setting up and attending meetings with local officials and experts with the sector
counsellors.
 Support the Sector Counsellors by obtaining and keeping an overview of relevant
stakeholders and developments within the sectors.
 Support record keeping and administrative procedures
 Produce content for social media and public diplomacy
Required qualifications

 An academic Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, the natural sciences, politics,

international relations, or economics
 Good analytical skills and interest in relevant policy areas (such as maritime, health,
intellectual property rights, water, urban development and energy)
 Willingness and ability to take on practical/logistical tasks with attention to detail
 Flexible and a team player: strong interest in and willingness to share knowledge with – and
learn from – colleagues
 Strong interpersonal skills, able to work in stressful situations
 Ability to work independently and efficiently
 Computer literacy and MS Office skills
 Fluency in English

Desired qualifications

 Previous experience of working in relevant policy areas, e.g. in a government body, think
tank, research organization or implementing agency
 Fluency in one or more Indian languages is an advantage

We offer

 An exciting, inter-cultural and dynamic work environment with a wide range of diverse tasks
 Great opportunities for further development of your professional and personal competences
 A large degree of self-dependence
 Focus on on-the-job learning and competency development

Employment conditions

 You will be offered full time employment on a local contract based on the relevant legally
binding labour market rules of India
 13th month salary
 Your salary will reflect your qualifications, relevant experience and proven work-related
results in accordance with the Salary Policy of the Embassy
 You will be entitled to 25 days of paid holiday per year
 As part of your salary you will be enrolled in the EPF-scheme
 Standard working hours are 37 hours per week
 Medical coverage (80:20, where 80% of the medical expenditure is reimbursed by the
Embassy).
 Willingness to travel for work is required.

Application and recruitment process

To apply for the position, please send your application (cover letter, CV, proof of relevant
education, recommendations and 2-3 references) in English to Mr. Bjarke Kofod Christensen and
Dr. Louise Boisen at [email protected] marked “SSC Programme Officer – “2022-39711” no later
than Monday 2nd January 2023.

The Embassy is obliged to follow EU-rules of handling personal information (GDPR) when we receive
and process job applications. Our processing of personal information will rely on your consent (art.
6, no. 1 litra a). Please read the privacy policy of the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs before applying
(http://um.dk/en/about-us/organisation/contact-information/the-ministry-of-foreign-affairs-of-
denmark-personal-data-policy). By sending your application, you actively consent to our processing
of your personal information. In the above-mentioned policy you can read more about your rights
(among others your right to withdraw your consent), how we process your data and how to complain
about our processing of your personal data.

The Embassy attaches great importance to equal opportunities for all and therefore welcomes
applications from all qualified persons regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age or
disability.

Only successful candidates will be contacted. Selected candidates will be invited for interviews –
expected to take place in January.

The chosen candidate must present a “No Criminal Record” and pass security clearance by the
Danish authorities prior to appointment.

Questions

For any questions regarding the position, please contact Mr. Bjarke Kofod Christensen or
Dr. Louise Boisen at [email protected]

About us

The Danish Embassy is part of the Danish Foreign Service. The Embassy covers India and side-
accredited countries of Sri Lanka, Maldives, Nepal and Bhutan. The Embassy is an ambitious,
high-paced and dynamic workplace with approximately 70 employees, 18 of whom are posted from
the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Embassy has a flat management structure.