Political Officer at the Royal Danish Embassy in Dar es Salaam
Location: The Royal Danish Embassy in Dar es Salaam
Type of Employment: Employment on a local contract
Starting Date: 15 March 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter
Deadline for Application: 17 December 2024 via Prospect Africa
About the Role
Denmark's cooperation with Tanzania has been evolving since 1963, making Tanzania the first African country Denmark partnered with. Over the past 60 years, Denmark has contributed more than 50 trillion TZS to Tanzania’s socio-economic development through Danida, and close relations have been built between people and institutions.
In recognition of Tanzania’s evolving role on the global scene, and in line with the Danish Government’s strategy for strengthened engagement with African countries, Denmark is now broadening its partnership with Tanzania. In addition to development cooperation, we will strengthen our engagement through government-to-government twinning, and we are committed to seeing stronger trade and investment relations, and a rich political dialogue on national and global issues of relevance to both Denmark and Tanzania.
To deliver on the future partnership, we seek a self-driven colleague who can contribute to the Embassy’s strong political network and ensure that we deliver on our ambitions for a mutually beneficial political dialogue on national and global issues.
If you are keen on global, regional, and national political matters, have excellent analytical skills, and if you can write in a clear, concise, and analytical manner, we can offer a rewarding working environment.
As a Political Officer, your key role will be to support management in keeping abreast of Tanzania’s political interests regionally and on the global scene. You will contribute to the Embassy’s assessment of the political economy of Tanzania and support the work of stronger ties between Denmark and Tanzania on policy priorities of common interest, including peace and stability, and regional security. Denmark will be on the UN Security Council in 2025-2026.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Build strong local networks and ensure regular outreach to relevant actors based on the Embassy’s priorities, including regional security.
- Prepare written analysis and reports on regional security, and political and social development of relevance to Danish policy priorities.
- Ensure active participation in relevant working groups and coordination forums.
- Manage smaller partnerships with think tanks.
- Drive a continued dialogue with Danish and Tanzanian researchers and think tanks.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this exciting career opportunity, send to Prospect Africa one-page application letter merged with your updated CV (max. 5 pages) into one file. In the letter, explain your motivation and suitability for the job. Do not send copies of certificates, letters of recommendation, etc.
Apply through: Prospect Africa Limited – recruitment@prospect-africa.net
In the e-mail subject line write “Danish Embassy – Political Officer”.
The deadline for receipt of applications is 17 December 2024.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks after the closing date, kindly assume your application was not successful.
The selected candidate must present a “No Criminal Record” and pass security clearance by the Danish authorities prior to the appointment and should be prepared to start working on 15 March 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Please note that applications sent directly to the Embassy of Denmark will not be considered.
To learn more about the qualifications and other requirements, please visit the Danish Embassy’s website at www.tanzania.um.dk. The website will provide you with more information, including the application process.
The Embassy attaches great importance to equal opportunities for all and therefore receives applications from all qualified persons regardless of race, sex, religion, age, or disability.
