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Adviser on political affairs

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.noThe deadline is 3 March 2025.

 

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.