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Technical Advisor for The Trade Council’s Water
Technology Advisory EU in Sweden
Do you want
to contribute to strengthening Danish-Swedish relations in the water industry?
Do you have technical expertise from working in the water/wastewater industry and/or
do you have insights into strategies and processes of water
utilities/wastewater treatment plants? The Trade Council of Denmark's Water
Technology Advisory team in Sweden is looking for a dynamic and motivated
Technical Advisor to support Danish water companies in their export endeavours
in Sweden.
As the
Technical Advisor, you will play a crucial role in facilitating collaboration
and identifying specific export opportunities in the Swedish market. Based at
the Embassy of Denmark in Stockholm, you will become part of a sector-dedicated
team, Water Technology Advisory (WTA) EU, which sets out to strengthen
cooperation with authorities, water utilities and wastewater treatment plants,
and other key stakeholders in the Swedish water market, and other select
European markets. You will maintain a wide-ranging network by engaging in
technical dialogue with water professionals about challenges and upcoming
projects, acquiring knowledge about existing water technologies in the market,
and identifying market export opportunities for Danish water technology
companies' technologies and services.
You will be
responsible for driving cooperation with water utilities and wastewater
treatment plants in Sweden, planning and conducting market activities with a
focus on technological and knowledge exchange, and contributing with in-depth
technical understanding to support the Danish water companies. You will be a
part of the WTA EU, which beyond Sweden also have dedicated advisors in
Germany, Italy, Poland, Portugal and Spain.
You are
also expected to participate in and contribute in conjunction with the Embassy
in Stockholm's other staff to office-wide activities.
Key Responsibilities:
·
Engage
with municipal water utilities and wastewater treatment plants in Sweden to
identify potential collaboration possibilities and export opportunities for
Danish water companies. This is done in collaboration with Trade Advisors from
the Trade Department at the Embassy that have pre-existing collaboration and
network.
·
Serve
as the point of contact for Swedish utilities and wastewater treatment plants,
offering technical expertise and guidance to facilitate successful business
relationships.
·
Maintain
close dialogue with and provide market and technical insights to Danish water
companies partnering with the WTA EU to build and expand their export to
Sweden. This, in coordination with Trade Advisors at the Embassy’s Trade
Department.
·
Plan,
strategize, and execute market activities such as technical workshops and
delegation trips to Denmark for Swedish water professionals.
·
Stay
updated on the latest developments and trends in Swedish water management.
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF DENMARK
Qualifications:
·
Working
experience from the water sector, e.g. from wastewater treatment plant, water
utility, engineering company specializing in wastewater operations/water
management, or similar.
·
Knowledge
of the Swedish water and/or wastewater market is highly desirable.
·
Strong
communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain effective relationships
with both Danish and Swedish stakeholders.
·
Proven
ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and
results-oriented approach.
·
Fluent
in English. Either Swedish, Norwegian or Danish language skills are also a
requirement.
·
Willingness
to travel within Sweden and occasionally to Denmark.
What We Offer:
·
Opportunity
to work in a dynamic and international environment.
·
Chance
to make a significant impact on the growth of Danish water technology companies
in Sweden.
·
Opportunities
to travel in Sweden and occasionally to Denmark. 50+ travel days expected.
·
Local
contract with salary and other conditions regulated according to the “Staff
Rules” of the Danish Embassy.
·
Part
of the dynamic Water Technology Advisory EU team.
Application
deadline: March 1, 2024.
The
position is preferably to be filled as soon as possible, but is dependent upon
Security Clearance by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark. We conduct
job interviews on an ongoing basis.
Please send
your application (resumè and cover letter) to [email protected] marked “Technical Advisor Sweden –
Water”. Applications without cover letter will not be considered.
For any
questions regarding this position, please contact:
Mathilde
Wiedemann, Team Leader Water Technology Advisory EU, [email protected], +49 (0)4041400541.
About the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of
Denmark / The Trade Council
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. See more at www.um.dk.
The Trade Council is a part of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
and assists Danish and international companies with export and investment
promotion services. Our export promotion services include export guidance as
well as innovation and internationalization solutions for Danish companies looking
to expand abroad. TC has more than 250 Export advisors, who are working at
Denmark’s embassies, consulates and trade offices in more than 70 countries.
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