Assistant to the Defence Attaché - Beijing

The Embassy is seeking to recruit a positive, energetic, and service-minded Assistant to the Defence Attaché with an interest and flair for analysis and open source intelligence collection

When 08.10.2024 Position: Assistant to the Defence Attaché
Type:
Permanent employment on a local contract
Starting date: As soon as possible
Location: Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark, Beijing
Deadline: 15 November 2024
The defence team is a small and dynamic team, led by the Defence Attaché. The team is responsible for all embassy operations within the remit of defence and defence policy. The team is cooperating closely with the political and economic affairs team. The Defence Team refers to the Ministry of Defence and covers China, the Republic of Korea and Japan.

Main tasks and responsibilities as Assistant to the Defence Attaché
You will participate in the team’s daily tasks and assist the Defence Attaché in the following topics and areas:

• Information gathering and analyses
• Preparation and drafting of newsletters and reports related to Defence and Security
• Compiling open source intelligence reports
• Partaking in meetings, seminars and conferences relevant to defence
• Planning, organization and execution of meetings, workshops, seminars and conferences
• Planning, organization and execution of travel activities
• Undertaking duty travels inside China relevant to defence
  Required qualifications
  
• An academic background. Military background is an advantage, but not a must.
• Proficient in one of the Scandinavian languages and English. Knowledge of Chinese is an advantage, but not a must.
• Good communication skills, oral and written.
• Experience with drafting security policy- or defence related analyses is an advantage but not a must.
• Good team-working and social skills.
• Service minded with a flexible and constructive attitude.
• A methodical (structured and systematic) work approach.
• Able to work independently and self-driven.
  We offer
  
• An exciting, inter-cultural and dynamic work environment with diverse tasks
• Great opportunities for further development of your professional and personal competences
• A large degree of self-dependence
• An informal workspace, where we care about each other’s well-being
• Great colleagues

Salary and employment conditions
You will be employed on a local contract. The employment is 40 hours per week. Your salary will reflect your experience and level of qualifications. Upon mutual agreement, the contract can be adjusted to reflect the needs of the right candidate.

We would prefer the right candidate to start as soon as possible.

Application and recruitment process

To apply for the position, please send your motivated application (cover letter, CV, proof of relevant education, recommendations and references) in Danish to e-mail .

Please mark the application “Assistant to the Defence Attaché” and send it no later than 15th November 2024.

The Embassy attaches great importance to equal opportunities for all and therefore welcomes applications from all qualified persons regardless of race, sex, religion, age or disability.

Selected candidates can expect to be invited for an interview latest 25th November 2024. Only candidates called for an interview will receive a reply to their application.

The chosen candidate must present a “No Criminal Record” and pass security clearance by the Danish authorities prior to appointment.

Questions
For any questions regarding the position, please contact:

Flotilla Admiral Jens Peter Holst-Andersen (Defence Attaché) by e-mail e-mail , phone +86 138 1120 2747

Mrs. Eileen Du, Head of the Administrative Team by e-mail e-mail , phone +86 186 1208 6489

for any questions related to the employment conditions.

About us
The Royal Danish Embassy in Beijing is part of the Danish Foreign Service. The Embassy is an ambitious, high-paced and dynamic workplace with approximately 70 employees, of whom 26 are posted from the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Embassy has a flat management structure.

The Embassy’s primary tasks are to ensure that the Chinese-Danish diplomatic relations are maintained and optimized. Besides the Defence team, the Embassy consists of teams covering, Political and Economic Affairs, Trade, Visa & Consular, Administration and Public Diplomacy.

For more information about the Embassy, see www.kina.um.dk