The Embassy is looking for a technical advisor for the Trade Council's Water Technology Advisory

The Danish Embassy in Stockholm is looking for a Technical Advisor

Position:                                    Technical Advisor

Employment start:                 As soon as possible

Location:                                   Danish Embassy in Stockholm, Sweden

Deadline for application:     March 1, 2024

 

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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.