The Royal Danish Embassy in Paris is looking for a Junior Advisor to our Trade Council Team
Position: Junior Commercial Advisor
Type of employment: One year full time employment on a local contract based on
the Staff Rules of the Mission and with the possibility of extension
Starting date: 1st January 2019 or as soon as possible after security approval
Location: Royal Danish Embassy in France,
77 Avenue Marceau, 75116 Paris
Deadline for application: 10th of November 2018
The Royal Danish Embassy in Paris is looking to hire a dynamic full time Junior Commercial Advisor to join our trade council team (TC Paris). The main objective of TC Paris is to promote Danish commercial interests in France. We do this by assisting Danish companies in a variety of activities ranging from developing market studies and market entry strategies to executing partner and customer searches, engaging in PR activities, creating awareness events and carrying out e.g. recruitment assignments.
With you in our lineup, we will be a local team of seven ambitious and hardworking TC employees who strive to provide high value returns to our partner companies. You will also work with e.g. the political and cultural sections of the embassy and you will be working closely with our TC-colleague in Italy, Spain and Portugal in a regional TC South West Europe set-up. Our drive and motivation are to build strong relationships with our Danish partner companies and to grow Danish export to France/South West Europe.
The Position
As a Junior Commercial Advisor your main focus will be to assist our Head of Trade in business development and work with him and other senior advisors on a number of very different projects. Our senior trade advisors mainly works within areas as Health Care, Tech, Food, Energy & Environment and Fashion/Design.
As a Junior Commercial Advisor, you will support some of the largest Danish companies as well as a wide range of small and medium sized companies in entering or expanding their market presence in the region. The day-to-day tasks include assisting in:
- Identifying and establishing business-to-business contacts
- Gathering, analyzing and presenting information on market opportunities
- Preparing market/partner reports
- Organizing events and delegations
- Planning and setting up company visits
- Providing support for promotional activities
- Participating in business and government
Job Requirements
- Relevant educational background and strong academic track record
- Maximum 2-3 years of working experience after graduation
- Preferably international experience
- Strong interest in business development
- Proactive work ethics and analytical mind-set with an ability to think creatively
- Flair for IT (Word, Excel, PPT), analytical tools and CRM systems
- Ability to work independently and as a team member, often under time pressure
- Fluency in French and English (verbal and written)
TC Paris aspires to be among the best performing TC missions around the world. We are ambitious, we work hard and we want to excel in our work with Danish companies. We expect you to live by the same virtues and be a dedicated team player with an open mind always seeking to learn more and do the best possible job.
Employment condition and what we offer
- A position in a dynamic work environment, which offers exciting and challenging tasks with a high degree of responsibility
- The possibility to gain in-depth knowledge of doing business in France, Denmark and South West Europe
- A unique access to decision-makers in Danish and French companies and organizations.
- A full time one year contract with the possibility of extension at the end of contract depending on office activity level and performance
- Working hours of 37 hours per week.
- 5 weeks of paid holiday per year.
- Salary according to qualifications and relevant experience.
Application and recruitment process
To apply for the position, please send your application to morlyn@um.dk no later than 10th November 2018.
The Embassy of Denmark in Paris attaches great importance to equal opportunities for all and therefore welcomes applications from all qualified persons regardless of race, sex, religion, age or disability. The chosen candidate must present a “No Criminal Record” and pass security clearance by the Danish authorities prior to employment.
Questions
For any questions regarding the position, please contact Mr. Morten Siem Lynge at morlyn@um.dk.
The Permanent Delegation of Denmark to the OECD is looking for a Personal Assistant du the Ambassador
Position: Personal Assistant to the Ambassador
Type of employment: Full time permanent employment on a local contract
Starting date: 1st of November 2018 or as soon as possible after
Location: Permanent Delegation of Denmark to the OECD
77, Avenue Marceau, 75116 Paris
Deadline for application: 12th of October 2018
The Permanent Delegation of Denmark to the OECD is seeking to recruit a positive, dynamic, multi-skilled and flexible PA to the Ambassador. Candidates must demonstrate a high level of self-motivation and initiative.
The PA is responsible for the secretary functions in the unit. You are, however, expected to show the flexibility required for an optimal handling of the portfolio of the delegation and thus be ready to contribute to handling tasks outside of your own portfolio.
Main tasks and responsibilities
Secretary tasks
• Managing the Ambassador’s calendar, including organisation and coordination of meetings
• Travel organisation for the Ambassador and the Deputy Permanent Representative
• Preparing programs for official visits and planning the logistics
• Responsible for the delegations web-site and SoMe activities
• Preparation of the official representation
• Coordination of invitations, publications etc…
• Miscellaneous tasks e.g. translations and other secretarial responsibilities.
Administrative tasks
• Handling of various expenses due to travelling and representation
• Coordination of the recruitment of interns and administrative formalities concerning interns
• Coordination of strategic processes as internal surveys and other…
• Updating contact- and mailing lists
• Absence registration
• Purchase
• Replacement in case of absence. This can occasionally take place at the bilateral embassy located in the same building
Required qualifications
• Relevant work experience including a structured mind-set and excellent planning and coordination skills
• Proficient in one of the Scandinavian languages
• Fluent English and French, speaking, reading and writing
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office
• Ability to work independently and efficiently
• A good team player
We offer
• An exciting, inter-cultural and dynamic work environment with a wide range of diverse tasks.
• The Permanent Delegation of Denmark to the OECD is located in the same building as the Royal Danish Embassy in Paris. Your future colleagues are a mix of posted staff and staff employed on local contracts.
Employment conditions
• The current position is a permanent employment on a local contract based on the relevant French labour law.
• Working hours are 37 hours per week, with some of flexibility in organizing the daily working hours
• Holiday: 5 weeks of paid holiday per year.
• Salary according to qualifications and relevant experience.
Application and recruitment process
To apply for the position, please send your application to Mrs. Thea Christiansen, Deputy Permanent Representative, no later than 12th of October 2018. Email: pardel@um.dk
The Permanent Delegation of Denmark to the OECD attaches great importance to equal opportunities for all and therefore welcomes applications from all qualified persons regardless of race, sex, religion, age or disability.
The chosen candidate must present a “No Criminal Record” and pass security clearance by the Danish authorities prior to employment.
Questions
For any questions regarding the position, please contact Mrs. Thea Christiansen, Deputy Permanent Representative, at +33 144 31 21 95 or Mrs. Charlotte Bernig, Chief Secretary, at +33 144 31 21 57