Economic Diplomacy Advisor

**Position**:Advisor for the Green Team

**Type of employment**: Full time employment (CDI)

**Employment period**: July 1st 2025 or as soon as possible after security approval

**Location**: Royal Danish Embassy in France / TC Paris

77 Avenue Marceau, 75116 Paris

Applications are reviewed and interviews conducted on a recurrent basis.

Are you passionate about green transition and combating climate change? Are you a strong networker who thrives on driving change? And are you a powerful communicator?

Then you might be our new colleague

The Danish Embassy in Paris is looking for a new colleague to join our green team in the Trade & Economic Diplomacy Department - a department of currently 17 people. The Trade & Economic Diplomacy Department works to increase the cooperation between Denmark and France and hereby generate value, growth and new opportunities for Denmark and the Danish business community. Denmark and France have a government-to-government program focusing on offshore wind and district heating and we are looking for a colleague to support this agenda with a commercial perspective. We conduct multiple activities such as seminars, roundtables, workshops and delegation visits to Denmark to engage with French stakeholders and to showcase Danish solutions, and we assist companies with market analyses and market entry strategies.

The Embassy contributes to promoting Denmark as an international frontrunner in the field of green energy technologies with specific focus on offshore wind, hydrogen, energy efficiency, biogas and district heating. We facilitate knowledge sharing on innovative solutions that can foster new technologies to combat climate change. We strive to add significant value to our partners - both Danish and French - on a daily basis.

**The position**

**You will**
- Contribute to conceptualizing and executing strategies as well as manage logistics of workshops. high-level visits and study tours with a high degree of individual freedom and responsibility.
- Be responsible for meeting KPI-targets on value creation and communication.
- Work in a dynamic environment based on collaboration and results.
- Be part of a cross sector team, working closely with diplomats, advisors, press advisors and other inspiring colleagues across the Embassy’s departments.
- Gain in-depth knowledge of how Denmark and France can work together on common challenges and of Danish companies’ strongholds in France.
- Learn about doing business in France, Denmark and South Europe.

The position includes traveling activities in France, the region and Denmark

**Qualifications**:

- Relevant academic education, e.g., a master or a bachelor degree in business administration, engineering, and/or other commercially/public affairs oriented graduate degree.
- Experience with project management, consultancy tasks and methodology.
- Experience and results from the green energy sectors is a must.
- Technical understanding of the various green technologies but specific knowledge of offshore wind and district heating is an advantage.
- Ability of creating strong networks and trusted relationships.
- Communication skills and hands-on experience with using social media.
- Able to handle several projects at the same time - and ability in seeing opportunities and contexts.
- Capability to work efficiently on your own, but also a distinct team player who can work across disciplines, departments and stakeholders.
- Knowledge of Danish stronghold positions within the green sector and experience with cooperation between the private and public sector are a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal French, fluency in English. Understanding of Danish is a plus.

At the Danish Embassy in Paris, we aspire to excel in our performance. We take pride in delivering decisive value to Denmark and Danish companies through a strong team spirit, professional competence and a creative, open-minded work environment. We are looking for a colleague who shares the same virtues.

**Employment conditions**

The Danish Embassy is a modern workplace in Danish tradition with a focus and priority on work-life balance and professional development.

**We offer**
- CDI with start preferable July 1st 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter depending on security clearance.
- Working hours of 37 hours per week with flexible working hours on a local contract.
- 5 weeks of paid holiday per year.
- Salary according to qualifications and relevant experience.
- Competence development activities in both Denmark and France.

**Application and recruitment process**

For any questions related to the position, please contact:
Jimmy Sell

Laura Cassowitz

Type d'emploi : Temps plein, CDI

Lieu du poste : En présentiel

Date de début prévue : 01/07/2025