Overview

Job Title: Political Officer

Job location: Dar es Salaam

Embassy of Denmark

 

 

Denmark’s partnership with Tanzania has evolved since 1963, when Tanzania became Denmark’s first African partner. Over the last 60 years, Denmark has contributed more than 50 trillion TZS to Tanzania’s socioeconomic growth through Danida, and intimate relationships have developed between individuals and organizations.

Denmark is expanding its collaboration with Tanzania in acknowledgment of Tanzania’s changing importance on the world stage, and in accordance with the Danish Government’s objective for more engagement with African countries. In addition to development cooperation, we will expand our engagement through government-to-government twinning, and we are committed to deeper commercial and investment connections, as well as a rich political discussion on national and global problems that are important to both Denmark and Tanzania.

 

To fulfill the future cooperation, we need a self-motivated colleague who can contribute to the Embassy’s strong political network and guarantee that we meet our goals for a mutually beneficial political discussion on national and global concerns.

 

The Tanzania Career Opportunities:

If you are interested in global, regional, and national politics, have strong analytical abilities, and can write clearly, concisely, and analytically, we can provide a rewarding working environment.

As a Political Officer, your primary responsibility will be to assist management in keeping track of Tanzania’s political interests on a regional and global scale. You will contribute to the Embassy’s evaluation of Tanzania’s political economy and support efforts to strengthen ties between Denmark and Tanzania on policy areas of mutual interest, such as peace and stability and regional security. Denmark will join the UN Security Council in 2025-2026.

 

The key Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Create strong local networks and conduct regular outreach to relevant parties based on the Embassy’s priorities, which include regional security.
  • To prepare written analyses and reports on regional security, as well as political and social developments that are relevant to Danish policy priorities.
  • To ensure active participation in appropriate working groups and coordinating forums.
  • To manage smaller partnerships with think tanks.
  • Maintain an ongoing communication with Danish and Tanzanian researchers and think tanks.

 

 

How to send an application:

The interested applicantsh in this exciting employment opportunity, please email Prospect Africa a one-page application letter integrated with your updated CV (maximum of five pages) in one file. In the letter, discuss your motivation and suitability for the position. Please do not submit copies of certificates, letters of recommendation, etc.

Apply at: recruitment@prospect-africa.net.

In the email subject line, type “Danish Embassy – Political Officer“.

The deadline for receiving applications is December 17, 2024.

Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within four weeks after the closing date, please assume your application was unsuccessful.

 

Prior to the appointment, the selected applicant must submit a “No Criminal Record” and pass security clearance by the Danish authorities, and they must be available to begin work on March 15, 2025, or as soon as practicable thereafter.

Applications addressed directly to the Danish Embassy will not be considered.

For further information on the qualifications and other requirements, please visit the Danish Embassy’s website at www.tanzania.um.dk.

The website will offer you with additional information, including the application process.

The Embassy values equal opportunity for all and hence accepts applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, gender, religion, age, or disability.