Political Adviser and Communications Lead

Type of employment : Full time (37 hours per week)

Contract duration : Open ended

Starting date : 01/12/2025 (tentative)

Location: Danish Embassy in Dhaka, Bay’s Edgewater, Gulshan 2, Dhaka 1212,

The Royal Danish Embassy is an ambitious and dynamic workplace with app. 36 employees. We co-locate with the Norwegian and Swedish Embassies in an attractive modern working environment.

About the position

The position will provide political analysis and advise to the Embassy in support of a better understanding of the political dynamics in Bangladesh. Furthermore, S/he will be responsible for leading and implementing the Embassy’s communications strategy and improving the standards and effectiveness of the Embassy´s external branding and outreach. S/he will be part of a dynamic, fast-paced team responsible for public diplomacy, communication, policy and political analysis, maintaining media relations, and supporting the Embassy’s external engagements. This role will directly support the senior management, including the Ambassador and the Deputy Head of Mission, and offer cross-functional support to the Development and Economic Diplomacy teams. In addition, the Embassy is looking for an enthusiastic, creative and results-oriented professional, who is motivated and keen to work with the Embassy in various engagements.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Monitor and provide strategic input to the Embassy’s analysis and reporting on political developments in areas of interest for Denmark such as democracy, human rights, foreign policy and security.
• Develop and implement communication strategies that strengthen the embassy’s visibility and highlight Denmark’s priorities abroad.
• Design, plan, and execute public diplomacy initiatives both online and offline in alignment with the Ministry´s communications guidelines and the Embassy country strategy. (e.g., cultural, academic, and business-related events) – including drafting possible funding applications to support such initiatives.
• Build and maintain a broad network with the media, CSOs, local influential actors, political actors, academicians, and subject matter experts.
• Represent Denmark in relevant working groups.
• Produce executive speeches, political reports, briefing notes, op-eds, and press-release.
• Carry out any other responsibility as required from time to time by the Embassy management.

Employment Conditions

• You will be offered full-time open-ended employment. The contract is based on the Staff Rules of the Embassy. The position is subject to a 3 months’ initial probation period.
• Your employment is subject to successful security clearance.
• Working hours are 37 hours per week.
• You will be entitled to twenty (20) days of paid holiday per year.
• Your salary will reflect your qualifications, relevant experience and proven work-related results.
• As part of your salary, you will be covered by a workplace pension scheme.
• You and your dependant family members will be offered reasonable coverage of sickness expenses.