Head of Communications and Political Officer

Job Description

Title: Head of Communications and Political Officer

Company Name: The Embassy Of Denmark, Dhaka

Vacancy: 1

Location: Dhaka

Experience:
∎ At least 5 years

Published: 9 Feb 2025

Education:
∎ University degree in political science, law, journalism, or related fields.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ At least 5 years of experience in communications, policy analysis, international development etc.
∎ Proven ability of analytical thinking is 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.
∎ Excellent IT skills including skills in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Canva, Meta Business, Hootsuite, etc.
∎ You Must Have
∎ At least 5 years of experience in communications, policy analysis, international development etc.
∎ Proven ability of analytical thinking is 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.
∎ Excellent IT skills including skills in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Canva, Meta Business, Hootsuite, etc.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Monitor and provide strategic input to the Embassy’s analysis and reporting on socioeconomic policy developments in areas of interest for Denmark such as human rights, democracy, and security.
∎ Build and maintain a broad network with the media, CSOs, local influential actors, political actors, academicians, and subject matter experts.
∎ Represent Denmark in relevant working groups.
∎ Produce executive speeches, political reports, briefing notes, op-eds, and press-release.
∎ Design and execute, both online and offline, Public Diplomacy initiatives to brand Denmark in Bangladesh in alignment with the Ministry´s communications guidelines and the Embassy country strategy.
∎ Assist colleagues in sharing core Danish messages, storytelling and production of visual content for social media.
∎ Carry out any other responsibility as required from time to time by the Embassy management.
∎ You will be offered a full time open-ended employment. The contract is based on the Staff Rules of the Embassy. The position is subject to a 3 months’ initial 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 dependant family members will be offered reasonable coverage of sickness expenses.
∎ Type of employment : Full time (37 hours per week)
∎ Contract duration: Open ended
∎ Starting date: 01/05/2025 or soonest (pending approval from Headquarters)
∎ Location: Danish Embassy in Dhaka, Bay’s Edgewater, Gulshan 2, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh
∎ The Royal Danish Embassy is an ambitious and dynamic workplace with app. 35 employees. We co-locate with the Norwegian and Swedish Embassies in an attractive modern working environment.
∎ About the position
∎ The position will be responsible for leading and implementing the Embassy’s communications strategy and improving the standards and effectiveness of the Embassy´s external branding and outreach. S/he will be part of a dynamic, fast-paced team responsible for public diplomacy, communication, policy and political analysis, maintaining media relations, and supporting the Embassy’s external engagements. This role will directly support the senior management, including the Ambassador and the Deputy Head of Mission, and offer cross-functional support to the Development and Economic Diplomacy teams. In addition, the Embassy is looking for an enthusiastic, creative and results-oriented professional, who is motivated and keen to work with the Embassy in various engagements.
∎ Main Tasks and Responsibilities
∎ Monitor and provide strategic input to the Embassy’s analysis and reporting on socioeconomic policy developments in areas of interest for Denmark such as human rights, democracy, and security.
∎ Build and maintain a broad network with the media, CSOs, local influential actors, political actors, academicians, and subject matter experts.
∎ Represent Denmark in relevant working groups.
∎ Produce executive speeches, political reports, briefing notes, op-eds, and press-release.
∎ Design and execute, both online and offline, Public Diplomacy initiatives to brand Denmark in Bangladesh in alignment with the Ministry´s communications guidelines and the Embassy country strategy.
∎ Assist colleagues in sharing core Danish messages, storytelling and production of visual content for social media.
∎ Carry out any other responsibility as required from time to time by the Embassy management.
∎ Employment Conditions
∎ You will be offered a full time open-ended employment. The contract is based on the Staff Rules of the Embassy. The position is subject to a 3 months’ initial 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 dependant family members will be offered reasonable coverage of sickness expenses.

Employment Status: Contractual

Job Location: Dhaka

Read Before Apply:

To apply for the position, please include a motivation letter, your CV, proof of relevant education, recommendations and 2-3 references in English, and mail it to the Danish Embassy at e-mail: [email protected] marked "Head of Comms and Political Officer - (your name)" in the subject line no later than 24/02/2025.

The application should be sent electronically as a PDF file. Receipt of applications will not be acknowledged. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All applications will be treated on merit and in strict confidence.

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

Selected candidates will be invited for assessment and interviews - expected to take place in the second part of March 2025.

Prior to employment, the chosen candidate must present a local Security Clearance Certificate and employment is subject to formal approval by the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs - please be advised that this process can take up to a few months.