Temporary vacancy – Adviser (Business and Cultural Promotion)

The Norwegian Embassy in The Hague promotes Norwegian interests in the Netherlands and Luxembourg. We are now looking for a temporary adviser (local employee) with a particular focus on business, trade, energy, culture, and public diplomacy, to join our team for the period 1 September to 31 December 2025. The position is full-time and will cover for a staff member on paternity leave.

Paternity leave cover

We are looking for a temporary adviser (local employee) to cover for a staff member on paternity leave with a particular focus on business, trade, energy, culture, and public diplomacy. The period will be 1 September to 31 December 2025.

Key Responsibilities:

Commercial, Trade, and Energy

  • Plan, organize, and manage business and energy-related events and promotional activities, including budget responsibility.
  • Coordinate and maintain contact with Norwegian businesses, Norwegian Ministries, Innovation Norway, Nordic embassies, and Dutch partners.
  • Contribute to reporting and analysis relevant to Norway’s economic and energy interests in the Netherlands.
  • Plan and coordinate business delegations and high-level visits to the Netherlands.

Culture and Communication

  • Organize and execute cultural events that showcase Norwegian art, music, literature, and film.
  • Contribute to the Embassy’s external communication, including press relations and branding efforts.
  • Shared responsibility for content creation and upkeep of the Embassy’s social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn).

Administrative Tasks

  • Oversee the allocation and administration of grants for Norwegian cultural and business initiatives.

Operational Support

  • Assist with basic IT support locally.
  • Supervise and mentor the Embassy’s trainees, including onboarding and task coordination.

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Qualifications:

  • Higher education, preferably at master’s level, in business, energy, international relations, communication, or another relevant field.
  • Proven experience in event planning, stakeholder coordination, communication, or grant administration.
  • Good written and spoken Norwegian (or another Scandinavian language) and English.
  • Knowledge of Dutch is not required but would be an advantage.
  • Excellent digital skills, including Microsoft Office and social media platforms.
  • Good administrative and organizational ability.

Personal Qualities:

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Proactive, structured, and solution-oriented.
  • Team player with a high degree of flexibility.
  • Ability to work efficiently and independently in a dynamic work environment.

We Offer:

  • A varied and meaningful position in a dynamic foreign mission.
  • An international and collaborative working environment.
  • Salary based on qualifications and experience.
  • Employment under Dutch labour regulations.

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Practical Information:

  • Start date: 1 September 2025
  • End date: 31 December 2025
  • Deadline for applications: 10 June 2025
  • Location: Norwegian Embassy, The Hague

How to Apply:

Please send your application to emb.hague@mfa.no before 10 June.
Subject line: “Application –Adviser (Temporary)

The application must include:

  • Cover letter explaining your motivation and relevant qualifications.
  • Curriculum Vitae.
  • List of references with contact details (email and phone).

For questions about the position, contact our Deputy Head of Mission, Martina Østerhus by mail: martina.osterhus@mfa.no.

Shortlisted candidates may be asked to submit additional documentation and complete a written assignment and/or language test (Norwegian/English).