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Political Officer

Deadline: 9th of November 2025 23:59 (GMT) 

 

23.10.2025

The Danish Embassy in Portugal is seeking to hire a dynamic, dedicated and detail-oriented local Political Officer.

Position: Political officer

Type of employment: Full-time employment. Temporary contract to replace an employee on maternity leave.

Starting date: No later than 5 January 2026.

Location: Embassy of Denmark in Portugal (R. Castilho 14-C-3, 1269-077 Lisbon) 

Deadline for application: 9 November 2025 23:59 (GMT)

 

Main tasks and responsibilities

 

  • Monitor political and socio-economic developments in Portugal in cooperation with the Team Leader of the Political Team and with desk officers in the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  • Conduct research and analysis on political processes and policies; predict political, social, and economic trends in Portugal as well as emerging issues related to the overall situation and development in the country and on the regional level and in political relations with the EU.
  • Key role in planning and execution of delegations visits to Portugal and Denmark.
  • Draft internal and external communication, including taking minutes at meetings, gathering flash news reports and developing fact sheets in preparation of delegation visits.
  • Contribute to a cooperative work place by providing assistance to colleagues (within and outside of your team) when needed and within competencies and capacities.
  • Perform other duties and related tasks as required.
  • The tasks are carried out at the Embassy or in connection with events outside the Embassy, including in the Danish residence.

 

We value the following skills: 

  • An excellent understanding of Portuguese and European politics and economics;
  • Ability to foster and maintain networks;
  • High integrity, strong sense of responsibility, professionalism and proactiveness;
  • Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, to contribute for discussion and learn from others; 
  • A structured mind-set and excellent planning and organizational skills;
  • Ability to adapt at short notice and to handle stressful situations;
  • Language skills: English (work language) and Portuguese;
  • IT proficiency and solid skills regarding Microsoft Office;
  • Experience with communication/SoMe, etc.

 

Salary and employment conditions

We offer an exciting, intercultural and dynamic work environment with a wide range of interesting and stimulating tasks in close coordination with your colleagues. Great opportunities for further development of your professional and personal competences.

This is a temporary job position to replace an employee on maternity leave. You will be offered full-time employment for 9-12 months, depending on the starting date and the Embassy’s needs.

The work contract will be based on the Portuguese labour rules and salary in accordance with the Embassy’s Salary Policy for local staff. Your salary will reflect your qualifications, relevant experience and work-related results.

Your standard working hours will be 40 hours per week, with a degree of flexibility in organizing your own daily working hours. You will be entitled to 2.08 days of paid holiday per month/five weeks of paid holiday per year.

The chosen candidate must present a “No Criminal Record” and pass security clearance by the Danish Authorities prior to appointment.

Expected start: No later than 5 January 2026.

 

Application process

Please send in your application (including cover letter, CV, proof of relevant education, recommendations and references) to [email protected]  in cc, and “Political Officer: [your name]” on the subject line. Applications that fail to meet the requirements of presented documents will not be taken into consideration.

Deadline for applications: 9 November 2025 23:59 (GMT).

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview at the Embassy shortly after the application deadline.

 

Questions

For questions about this position, please contact Senior Trade and Political Officer Cátia Martinho, at [email protected].

To get to know the Embassy's work even better, please visit our LinkedIn page.

 

Data handling

According to Article 13 of the EU General Data protection Regulation 2016/679, the Ministry must provide you with information regarding the Ministry’s handling of personal data when we collect personal data from you. We process your data for recruitment purposes only. We would like to keep your data until the specific position has been filled. We cannot estimate the exact timeframe, but we will consider this period finished when a candidate accepts our job offer for the position. Subsequently, we will delete your data. You can read more about how we process your personal data here.

 

About us

The Embassy of Denmark in Portugal attaches great importance to equal opportunities for all and welcomes applications from all qualified persons regardless of race, sex, religion, age, or disability.