AC Employee for the embassy’s Political and Economic Department
The Embassy's Political and Economic Department seeks an academic employee per 1 November 2025. The employee will be part of a team of ten ACs and two trainees.
Application deadline: 15 September 2025
Job:
Academic employee, local employment.
Employment status:
A 2-year employment period with the possibility of extension. 37 hours a week. Salary in accordance with qualifications according to individual agreement.
Expected commencement date:
1 November 2025 (or as soon as possible thereafter).
Workplace:
The Royal Danish Embassy in Berlin.
Application deadline:
15 September 2025.
The Danish Embassy in Berlin is looking for an academic employee
The Embassy's Political and Economic Department seeks an academic employee per 1 November 2025. The employee will be part of a team of ten ACs and two trainees.
Job assignments
The Embassy’s Political and Economic Department handles a wide range of tasks, which are determined by the current domestic, foreign and European political agenda.
Our new colleague will get the responsibility for his/her own policy portfolio and will be responsible for the preparation of foreign and security policy analysis and reports on the German domestic political situation. Further tasks may include answering questions from Danish and German authorities and citizens, writing reports as preparation for meetings of the EU Council of Ministers, planning high-level visits from Denmark, speechwriting, translations and gathering information regarding the German society. Finally, and as a minor part of the job, the colleague will have to cover for the ambassador's PA in case of holiday or sickness.
The positions are limited to 2 years employment with the possibility of extension. Working hours would be 37 hours per week. Employment conditions are following local terms. Salary in accordance with qualifications according to individual agreement.
Qualifications
We are looking for a colleague who:
- Have a relevant - preferably social science, political science or legal - education
- Have good knowledge of German and a Scandinavian language (written and spoken)
- Have good political sense and knowledge of Danish and German social conditions, especially German domestic policy
- Have a broad knowledge of foreign and security policy issues
- Have a basic knowledge of EU cooperation
- Has a basic knowledge of economy
- Possibly have relevant professional or practical experience
- Have good collaboration skills and can be part of informal sparring
- Are interested in contact creation and networking
- Are flexible, adaptable and able to work under time pressure
- Willing to cooperate across the embassy's other departments
- Work independently and efficiently without compromising on quality
- Have humour and a positive attitude
Expected commencement date
1 November 2025 (or as soon as possible thereafter). The employment requires security clearance from the Danish authorities.
Application deadline
Applications are to be send in Danish, English, German or another Scandinavian language to [email protected] and must reach the embassy no later than 15 September 2025. Selected candidates will be invited for an interview immediately thereafter. Conversations are conducted via web link if necessary.
Equality
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wants to promote equality and diversity. Therefore, all qualified and interested, regardless of age, gender, religion and ethnicity are encouraged to apply for the position.
Contact
For further information about the position, please contact Head of the Political and Economic Department Uffe Grøn-Sørensen (+49 1607411737) or Deputy Head of Mission Marie Steinrücke (+49 15253007685).
About us
The mission of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is to work for Denmark’s interests and values in relation to the surrounding world in a manner that furthers the freedom, security and welfare of Danes in a more peaceful and just world, with development and economic growth for all.
The vision of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs includes that we must be widely respected as a competent, efficient, outgoing and service-oriented company, and that we must be an attractive and idea-creating workplace that ensures great employee satisfaction and targeted competence development. Our common values are that we as individuals and as an organisation work on the basis of musicality, openness, professionalism, vigor and job satisfaction. Read more at www.um.dk and www.tyskland.um.dk.
The positions are limited to 2 years employment with the possibility of extension. Working hours would be 37 hours per week. Employment conditions are following local terms. Salary in accordance with qualifications according to individual agreement.
Qualifications
We are looking for a colleague who:
- Have a relevant - preferably social science, political science or legal - education
- Have good knowledge of German and a Scandinavian language (written and spoken)
- Have good political sense and knowledge of Danish and German social conditions, especially German domestic policy
- Have a broad knowledge of foreign and security policy issues
- Have a basic knowledge of EU cooperation
- Has a basic knowledge of economy
- Possibly have relevant professional or practical experience
- Have good collaboration skills and can be part of informal sparring
- Are interested in contact creation and networking
- Are flexible, adaptable and able to work under time pressure
- Willing to cooperate across the embassy's other departments
- Work independently and efficiently without compromising on quality
- Have humour and a positive attitude
Expected commencement date
1 November 2025 (or as soon as possible thereafter). The employment requires security clearance from the Danish authorities.
Application deadline
Applications are to be send in Danish, English, German or another Scandinavian language to [email protected] and must reach the embassy no later than 15 September 2025. Selected candidates will be invited for an interview immediately thereafter. Conversations are conducted via web link if necessary.
Equality
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wants to promote equality and diversity. Therefore, all qualified and interested, regardless of age, gender, religion and ethnicity are encouraged to apply for the position.
Contact
For further information about the position, please contact Head of the Political and Economic Department Uffe Grøn-Sørensen (+49 1607411737) or Deputy Head of Mission Marie Steinrücke (+49 15253007685).
About us
The mission of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is to work for Denmark’s interests and values in relation to the surrounding world in a manner that furthers the freedom, security and welfare of Danes in a more peaceful and just world, with development and economic growth for all.
The vision of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs includes that we must be widely respected as a competent, efficient, outgoing and service-oriented company, and that we must be an attractive and idea-creating workplace that ensures great employee satisfaction and targeted competence development. Our common values are that we as individuals and as an organisation work on the basis of musicality, openness, professionalism, vigor and job satisfaction. Read more at www.um.dk and www.tyskland.um.dk.