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The Danish Embassy in Stockholm is looking for a Political Adviser

Position: Political Adviser
Type of employment: Full time employment on a local contract
Employment start: As soon as possible
Location: Danish Embassy in Stockholm, Sweden
Deadline for application: 17 April 2026

Do you have a passion for Swedish domestic politics, EU affairs as well as foreign and security policy? Do you want to be part of a team working to strengthen bilateral ties between Denmark and Sweden? And can you represent Danish interests in Sweden? Then you might be our new colleague at the Embassy in Stockholm.

The Political and Economic Department of the Danish Embassy is looking for a new colleague in the position as Political Adviser. The Political and Economic Department represents Danish interests on a broad range of topics defined by current developments on key domestic, EU and foreign and security policy issues in Sweden. As Political Adviser you will be responsible for a wide range of policy areas in the department. 

Main tasks and responsibilities

  • Analysing and reporting on current domestic, EU and foreign and security policy developments to the Danish Ministry for Foreign Affairs and other relevant governmental actors in Denmark.
  • Outreach and network building in Sweden to support Danish government interests and bilateral cooperation.
  • Planning and implementation of Danish high-level visits to Sweden.

Profile and qualifications

  • Strong analytical skills and ability to manage relations with multiple stakeholders.
  • Strong interest in foreign and security policy and in-depth knowledge of Swedish and Danish political issues.
  • Excellent communication skills in one or more of the Scandinavian languages with a flair for structured communication.
  • A do’er with the desire to find solutions.
  • Motivated by working for the Danish government. An advantage with demonstrated relevant work experience.
  • Hold a relevant master’s degree.
  • Well-versed in MS Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint etc.)

We offer

We are an Embassy of driven and dedicated people. Our work environment is dynamic with a high team spirit and a large degree of independence in planning the daily work. We are motivated by making a difference and strive to represent Danish interests in Sweden in the best possible way - and have fun while doing it. We offer an opportunity to develop in an international environment with very diverse tasks, while providing value to Denmark.

Employment conditions

  • Full time employment on an open-ended local contract based on Swedish labour law and the minimum standards of the Danish Foreign Service.
  • A standard 37 hours workweek, including 30 min lunch, based on a flexible hours schedule.
  • Entitlement to 2.08 days of paid holiday per month (25 days per year).
  • A salary which reflects the candidate’s level of qualifications and functions.
  • Social security and workplace pension schemes.
  • Benefits and other conditions based on the Embassy’s Staff Rules.

Application and recruitment process

Please submit your application with the relevant supporting documents to [email protected] marked “Application: Political Adviser”.

Deadline is 17 April 2026. Selected candidates will be invited for interviews, which are expected to take place in week 17.

The chosen candidate must be able pass security clearance by the Danish authorities prior to appointment.

In the Danish Foreign Service, we want to promote equality and diversity. Therefore, all qualified and interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, religion and ethnicity are encouraged to apply for the position.

Additional information

For additional information about the position, please feel free to contact Deputy Head of Mission Stine Lassen email: [email protected], phone: +46 8406 75 08. For more information about the Embassy, please visit our website www.sverige.um.dk.

About us

The Danish Embassy is part of the Danish Foreign Service. The Embassy is an ambitious, high-paced and dynamic workplace with 28 employees, 5 of whom are posted from the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Embassy promotes and strengthens political, commercial and cultural ties between Denmark and Sweden. For more information on the Embassy, see www.sverige.um.dk.