The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Warsaw is recruiting a new staff member to join the team working on political and economic affairs.
The Embassy covers a wide specter of political, economic and cultural issues as well as consular matters. In addition, the follow up of projects financed with the EEA and Norway Grants to Poland constitutes a core task for the Embassy. Our main aim is to promote Norwegian interests in Poland and to further develop our close bilateral relations.
Responsibilities:
- Monitoring developments of Polish domestic and foreign policies and collecting relevant background information on issues of interest to Norway.
- Following economic trends and development
- Drafting and contributing to briefing notes, reports and speeches on such topics.
- Assisting with high-level visits from Norway to Poland
- Arranging meetings and contacts with central, regional and local authorities, as required.
- Advising and assisting Norwegian and Polish partners in areas of cooperation.
- Maintaining a large network of contacts within public and private sector, research institutions, think tanks and civil society.
- Supporting strategic communication activities.
- Attending and representing the Embassy at various events.
Requirements:
- Higher education in political science, international relations, European studies, law or similar.
- Some years of previous relevant working experience.
- Analytical mindset and ability to manage multiple priorities to achieve high-quality deliverables.
- Strong interest in and broad insight into key European and Polish/local political issues and priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to handle complex issues under time pressure.
- Personal skills: result-oriented, communicative, flexible and responsible.
- To be a team player is an absolute must.
- Fluent spoken and written Polish and English, knowledge of one of the Scandinavian languages is an advantage.
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Warsaw offers:
- Good working conditions and excellent working environment.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Work in a high-skilled and motivated international team.
- Good opportunities for further learning and development of professional skills.
Questions about the position may be directed at Minister Counsellor Bjørn Erik Brustad (bjorn.erik.brustad@mfa.no).
Application should be submitted to the Embassy in the form of a motivation letter and a CV in English on emb.warsaw@mfa.no. The deadline is 3 March 2025.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.