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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 31, 2024.

The position is preferably to be filled by April 1, 2024, or as soon thereafter, but is dependent upon Security Clearance by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark.

Please send your application (resumè and cover letter) to matwie@um.dk 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, matwie@um.dk, +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. 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.

TRADE ADVISOR
AT THE DANISH EMBASSY IN STOCKHOLM
Do you want to help expand collaboration between Denmark and Sweden
in either the Health Sector OR in Green Transition? Do you want to help
Danish companies grow their business relations in Sweden? Do you have a
strong networking mindset? Then you might be the person we are looking
for.
About the job
We currently have two job openings - one in our health team and one in our green
transition team. You may apply for one of these specifically or you may send us an
application which covers both areas.
As advisor at the Danish Embassy in Stockholm you will help and support mainly
Danish SMEs with their business models, their export plans and the
implementation thereof. You will support companies' first contact, initiatives and
activities in the Swedish market and help create new collaboration and market
opportunities for the companies. You will work on the initial first steps at both
strategic and operational levels. There are many opportunities to work with
delegations and market visits. You are also part of our regional collaboration and
work closely with your colleagues in Norway and Finland.

Qualifications
*A relevant academic education, e.g. in social sciences, business school or
Similar
*Preferably knowledge of and network in the Swedish healthcare sector
and/green transition (water, environment and urban development), knowledge
of digitalization and solutions needed in the healthcare areas (hospitals and
eldercare) and/or green transition, SMEs and internationalization
Work experience with public-private partnerships from either national,
municipal or regional level or through specific projects
*Preferably knowledge of the Trade Council´s SME services and our toolbox -
if not, then insight into how smaller companies scale and grow their business

*Ability to create close relationships with companies and stakeholders
*This is probably one of your first positions. If you have experience with working in an international environment it's good. However, not to have this experience is not a disadvantage
*Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
*The applicant must be proficient in Danish (Swedish or Norwegian)
*You work efficiently on your own, but act as a team player in the regional setting of sector teams
*Committed, outgoing, flexible and result oriented
*Able to handle many relationships and projects at the same time - and good at seeing opportunities.
Terms of employment
You will be employed as a local employee at the embassy. Salary according to qualifications within a public organization. You will be entitled to 2,08 days of paid vacation per month and your standard working hours will be 37 hours per week with a large degree of flexibility in organizing your own daily working hours. Benefits and other conditions will be based on the Embassy's Staff Handbook. Please note that the advisor position in health is open-ended whereas the advisor position in green transition is time limited to two years.
Place of work
You will be hired at The Trade Council in Sweden, be part of the embassy staff and report directly to the Head of Trade at the embassy. In your daily work, you will report to the Head of Trade.
Expected start date
December 1st 2023 or soonest thereafter.
Application
The application deadline is October 11th at 12 am. We will consider applications and conduct interviews on a running basis. We need a motivated application that should also include information on education, previous work, qualifications, language skills, references, etc. Attaching the resume alone is not considered an application. We will interview between October 11-18th. Submit your application to jobstoamb@um.dk.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wants to promote equality and diversity. Therefore, everyone interested is encouraged to apply for the position regardless of age, gender, religion and ethnicity.

Contact
Do you need further information regarding the job you are welcome to contact Head of Trade Tine Hylleberg by email tinhyl@um.dk or +46 072 303 7833.
About the Ministry of Foreign Affairs/ The Trade Council
The Trade Council is the part of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that through advisers at the Danish representations around the world, solves tasks for companies within export, innovation, internationalization and investment promotion.

The Embassy of Denmark in Stockholm is looking for a full time Head of Administration on an open-ended local contract.

The main objective of the position is back office management and administration, combined with facility management and HR.

The position

Your tasks will i.a. include the following:

. Management of the Embassy's administration team and ensuring that the team members have the best possible conditions for fulfilling their roles systematically and efficiently, including as regards budgeting and accounting, facility management, ad hoc administration, inventories, procurement, office supplies, IT-systems, archiving, etc.
. Housing management and facility management administration, including service agreements as well as communication with service suppliers.
. Administrative project management.
. Financial administration, including budgeting and controlling as well as making agreements with suppliers, accepting goods and services and approving invoices.
. Non-technical IT administration, including creating user accounts, liaising with IT providers and the IT department in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark.
. HR administration, including updating employment and personal information, drafting employment contracts, managing salaries and "Super User" function in the time registration of embassy employees.
. Ad hoc assignments from the Embassy's management.


The ideal candidate

. Has an educational background in administration and managerial experience from a similar position.
. Has the ability to take ownership and work both independently and as a team member, often under time pressure.
. Has experience with IT-systems and a high computer literacy with Microsoft Office programmes.
. Has strict prioritization capabilities related to both time and tasks.
. Is structured, responsible and robust.
. Is willing to work extra hours occasionally when needed.
. Has fluency in Danish and/or Swedish.

What we offer

. A position in a dynamic, inter-cultural and informal work environment with a wide range of diverse tasks and a high degree of individual responsibility.
. Good opportunities for developing your competencies.

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 that reflects the candidate's level of qualifications and functions.
. Social security and workplace pension schemes.

Application and Recruitment Process

Please submit your application with the relevant supporting documents to jobstoamb@um.dk marked "Application: Head of Administration".

Deadline is 20 June 2023. Selected candidates will be invited for interviews, which will take place in week 25 and 26.

Final candidates will have to pass security clearance by the relevant Danish authorities.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy of Denmark value diversity and equal opportunities for all and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, religion, age or disability.


Additional information
For additional information about the position, please feel free to contact Deputy Head of Mission Mr. Lars Bo Kirketerp Lund, e-mail: larlun@um.dk, phone: +46 (0)8 406 75 23. 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 a workplace with 26 employees, 4 of whom are posted from Danish ministries. The Embassy promotes and strengthens political, commercial and cultural ties between Denmark and Sweden.

The Embassy of Denmark in Stockholm is looking for a full time temporary Accountant and Administrative Officer on a 16 months fixed term local contract.

The position
Your tasks will i.a. include the following:
Accounting
- Book keeping of payments and reimbursements
- Compliance and financial controlling
- Invoicing and servicing your co-workers in relation to the daily financial transactions
- Bank reconciliations
- Quarterly accounts and monthly reconciliations of balance accounts
- Salary administration and payments
- Tax administration
- Further development and optimization of the financial administration


Administration
- General administration, including inventories, procurement, office supplies, IT, archiving, etc.
- Housing management and facility management administration
- Project management (administrative projects)
- Communication (oral and written) with Swedish authorities
- Ad hoc assignments from the management team
- Back-up and assistance on PA-functions to the Ambassador


The ideal candidate
- Has an educational background in administration and/or finance/accounting and has considerable flair for numbers
- Has experience from a similar position
- Has experience in using Microsoft Dynamics (Navision) or other accounting programs and high computer literacy with Microsoft Office programmes
- Has the ability to work independently and as a team member, often under time pressure
- Has strict prioritization capabilities related to both time and tasks
- Is structured, responsible and robust
- Is willing to work extra hours during year end and other busy times
- Has fluency in Swedish and/or Danish


What we offer
- A position in a dynamic, inter-cultural and informal work environment with a wide range of diverse tasks and a high degree of individual responsibility
- Good opportunities for developing your competencies
Employment conditions
- Full time temporary employment on a 16 months fixed term 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, on the basis of 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


Application and Recruitment Process
Please submit your application with the relevant supporting documents to jobstoamb@um.dk marked "Application: Accountant and Administrative Officer".
Deadline is 8 October 2020. Selected candidates will be invited for interviews, which are expected to take place mid-October.

Final candidates will have to pass security clearance by the relevant Danish authorities.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy of Denmark value diversity and equal opportunities for all and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, religion, age or disability.


Additional information
For additional information about the position, please feel free to contact Accountant and Administrative Officer Mrs. Juliane Stanford, e-mail: julkli@um.dk, phone: +46 (0)8 406 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 a workplace with 21 employees, 3 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.