Political Officer

As Political Officer, you will work within the framework of the Green Strategic Partnership between Denmark and Vietnam, which outlines the continuous transition from traditional development aid to bilateral and political partnerships. The Political Section covers a wide range of topics, from Vietnamese domestic policy and human rights, regional and foreign policy, to green energy transition and climate change. The Embassy is a Climate Front Post, so climate and energy policy are key priorities for all, not least the Political Section.
You will work in close cooperation with the Deputy Head of Mission, the Political Programme Officer, the Political Intern and the Sector Counsellors.
Main tasks and responsibilities
• Tracking and reporting to Copenhagen on political agendas, specifically with a focus on climate diplomacy, development issues, human rights and geopolitical trends (e.g., South China Sea);
• Monitor/contribute relevant inputs/participate in meetings, seminars, forum on civil society and governance issues. Some travelling must be expected;
• Cover regular meetings with the EU Political/Development Counsellors (together with the Deputy Head of Mission), and other activities with like-minded countries such as demarches etc.;
• Crucial support in conducting ministerial and other high-level visits and meetings;
• Contribute to the development and update of Embassy briefing material and public diplomacy products;
• Partly supporting the Embassy's interns, particularly the political;
• Contribute to the Strategic Sector Cooperation (SSC) activities in collaboration with the Sector Counsellors (in Food Safety, Health, Statistics, Education and Energy);
• Serve as the Embassy's Gender Focal Point, responsible for monitoring gender-related issues, advancing gender equality and inclusion initiatives, and participating in meetings and seminars with the MFA's Gender Focal Point group;
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Embassy Management, also covering the accreditation to Laos.