Embassy of Denmark Job Circular
Embassy of Denmark Job Circular, Embassy of Denmark Job Circular 2024
Financial Officer
Deadline of application: 30 Jan 2024
The Danish Embassy is looking for a Head of Administration and Human Resource. You will be part of a dynamic, fast-paced Administrative Team that handles a wide range of tasks, ensuring the smooth operation of the Danish Embassy and contributing to administrative tasks relating to co-location with the Norwegian and Swedish Embassies. You will be responsible for managing the daily running, and will work closely together with the Consul.
The Embassy of Denmark in Dhaka invites qualified applications for the following position:
Head of Administration and Human Resource
Deadline for applications: Friday 04 March 2022 To apply, please find the job advertisement at this webpage: http://bangladesh.um.dk/en/about-us/job-opportunities/job-vacancy.
General Position Summary
- Possess a broad worldview in line with the values of the Danish Embassy/Joint Nordic Embassies and respect the diversity of the staff
- Work as part of a “Whole-of-Embassy” effort with the aim to strengthen the partnership between Denmark and Bangladesh
- Be willing to take up assignments beyond one’s own specific responsibilities and work with, liaise with and support colleagues from other teams if need be
- Work in line with rules on good administrative behaviour and in line with relevant guidelines, especially when handling various information and archiving material
- Follow the security regulations of the Embassy as well as the regime for Occupational Safety and Health
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
- Maintain a timely overview of tasks related to the running of the Danish Embassy/Joint Nordic Embassies
- Responsible for on- and off-boarding of diplomatic staff
- Participate in the daily administration of Danish and common Nordic administrative co-location issues such as leases, service contracts, procurements to name a few
- Participate in the recruitment process of local staff including security clearances
- Handler of medical claims, life insurances, salaries and pension processes for local staff
- Responsible for lease agreements including negotiations for renewals
- Data registration in the HR data base and the Property data base
- Renewal and extensions of various service contracts
- Approver of certain running costs
- Support in connection with high-level visits
- Assisting with consular cases including contact to local and Danish authorities, and translation
You Must
- Have several years of professional experience with HR, and office management and administration from similar prior positions
- Hold a relevant MBA
- Have strong verbal and written communication skills in both English and Bangla
- Be service-minded, creative and flexible and know discretion is a must
- Be able to work in a structured, results- and detail oriented way with excellent planning and coordination skills
- Be able to put instructions, guidelines and law into good practise and guide colleagues
- Have IT proficiency and solid skills within Microsoft Office
- Have flair for numbers and accounting
- Know how to develop, streamline and optimize processes
- Be a team player – who is also able to work independently – with a positive attitude and a good sense of humour
We Offer
- An exciting, inter-cultural and dynamic work environment with a wide range of tasks and challenges
- Great opportunities for further developing your professional and personal competences
Employment Conditions
- You will be offered full time employment. The contract is based on the Staff Rules of the Mission. The position is subject to initially a 3 months’ probation period
- Your employment is subject to successful security clearance
- Working hours are 37 hours per week
- You will be entitled to twenty (20) days of paid holiday per year
- Your salary will reflect your qualifications, relevant experience and proven work-related results
- As part of your salary, you will be covered by a workplace pension scheme
- You and your dependant family members will be offered reasonable coverage of sickness expenses
Application and Recruitment Process
To apply for the position, please include a motivation letter, your CV, proof of relevant education, recommendations and 2-3 references in English, and mail it to the Royal Danish Embassy at e-mail: dacambapplication@um.dk marked “Head of Administration and Human Resource – (your name)” in the subject line no later than 04.03.2022.
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 will be invited for interviews – expected to take place between 6th and 9th March 2022.
Prior to employment, the chosen candidate must present a local Security Clearance Certificate and pass the security clearance by the Danish authorities – please be advised that this process can take a few months.
The application should be sent electronically as a PDF file to this e-mail address: dacambapplication@um.dk no later than Friday 04 March 2022.
Receipt of applications will not be acknowledged. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All applications will be treated on merit and in strict confidence.
The Danish Embassy is part of the Danish Foreign Service. The Embassy is an ambitious and dynamic workplace with 28 employees. We co-locate with the Norwegian and Swedish Embassies.
For more information about the Embassy, see www.bangladesh.um.dk or facebook.com/ambdhaka
