Job Circular/ Career Opportunity
Circular: 03-06-2022
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Job Circular/ Career Opportunity
The Embassy of Denmark in Dhaka invites qualified applications for the following position:
Program Officer - Communications and Political Affairs
Deadline for applications: Thursday 16 June 2022
To apply, please find the job advertisement at this webpage: http://bangladesh.um.dk/en/about-us/job-opportunities/job-vacancy. The application should be sent electronically as a PDF file to this e-mail address: dacambapplication@um.dk no later than Thursday 16 June 2022. Receipt of applications will not be acknowledged. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All applications will be treated on merit and in strict confidence.
Position: Program Officer
Type of employment: Full time local employment
Starting date: 01/10/2022 (pending security clearance)
Location: Danish Embassy in Dhaka, Bay’s Edgewater, Gulshan 2, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh
Deadline for application: 16.06.2022
General Position Summary
- Possess a broad worldview in line with the values of the Danish Embassy/Joint Nordic Embassies and respect the diversity of the staff
- Work as part of a “Whole-of-Embassy” effort with the aim to strengthen the partnership between Denmark and Bangladesh
- Be willing to take up assignments beyond one’s own specific responsibilities and work with, liaise with and support colleagues from other teams if need be
- Work in line with rules on good administrative behavior and in line with relevant guidelines, especially when handling various information and archiving material
- Follow the security regulations of the Embassy as well as the regime for Occupational Safety and Health
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
- Monitor and provide strategic input to the embassy’s management on socioeconomic policy developments in areas of interest for Denmark such as human rights, democracy, and security
- Build and maintain a broad network with relevant individuals and organizations
- Represent Denmark in relevant working groups
- Produce political reports, briefing notes, op-eds, and executive speeches
- Design and execute, both online and offline, Public Diplomacy initiatives to brand Denmark in Bangladesh in alignment with the Embassy Communications Strategy
- Assist colleagues in sharing core Danish messages, storytelling and production of visual content for social media
- Any other duty assigned by the Ambassador/ Deputy Head of Mission.
- Back up for colleagues
You Must
- University degree in political science, law, journalism, economy or related fields
- 5 years of experience in the communications and/or development sector
- Proven ability of analytical thinking an advantage
- Ability to build and maintain networks
- Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate
- Flexible and able to work under time pressure
- High proficiency in English and Bangla
We Offer
- An exciting, inter-cultural and dynamic work environment with a wide range of tasks and challenges
- Great opportunities for further developing your professional and personal competences
Employment Conditions
- You will be offered full time employment. The contract is based on the Staff Rules of the Mission. The position is subject to initially a 3 months’ probation period
- Your employment is subject to successful security clearance
- Working hours are 37 hours per week
- You will be entitled to twenty (20) days of paid holiday per year
- Your salary will reflect your qualifications, relevant experience and proven work-related results
- As part of your salary, you will be covered by a workplace pension scheme
- You and your dependent family members will be offered reasonable coverage of sickness expenses
Application and Recruitment Process
Please include a motivation letter, your CV, proof of relevant education, recommendations and 2-3 references in English, and mail it to the Royal Danish Embassy at e-mail: dacambapplication@um.dk marked “Communications and political affairs – (your name)” in the subject line no later than 16.06.2022.
The Embassy attaches great importance to equal opportunities for all and therefore welcomes applications from all qualified persons regardless of race, sex, religion, age or disability.
Selected candidates will be invited for interviews – expected to take place between late June/early July.
Application Deadline:
16-06-2022
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