Administrative officer (part time)

The Embassy of Denmark in Washington D.C is looking for an Administrative Officer (part time)

Position: Administrative Officer (part time)
Type of employment: Part time employment for 2 years on a local contract with the possibility of extension 
Starting date: As soon as possible
Location: Embassy of Denmark, 3200 Whitehaven St. N.W., Washington D.C. 20008, USA
Deadline for application: 16th February 2024

Are you service minded and ready for a diverse and exciting workday with good colleagues? The Embassy of Denmark in Washington D.C. has an opening for a part time Administrative Officer to join the Embassy’s Administration Department. 
Main tasks and responsibilities as Administrative Officer
As our coming Administrative Officer, you will assist us with covering a wide range of duties in our daily administrative work areas in close cooperation with your colleagues. In the Administration Department, we provide a broad range of administrative support to the Embassy’s employees. We are in charge of the Embassy’s financial administration and accounting, HR, management support, consular affairs, IT, facility maintenance, management of the official residence and of chauffeurs.
 
Required qualifications
• Proven experience with administrative tasks. 
• Customer and service-minded.
• Versatile and flexible in nature, ready to adapt and to take individual responsibility for a wide range of tasks, both big and small.
• Experienced user in Microsoft Office - Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Structured and good at planning and prioritizing your work.
• Easily understand rules and procedures and act accordingly.
• Like to multitask and work in a busy environment.
• Excellent command of English (written and spoken).
• Positive attitude and good team player.

We offer
• An exciting, inter-cultural and dynamic work environment.  
• Great colleagues and a Scandinavian work environment where we practice freedom under responsibility.

Employment conditions
• You will be offered part time employment for 2 years with the possibility of extension on a local contract based on the relevant legally binding labour market rules of the United States of America.
• Your standard working hours will be 20 hours per week. 
• You will be entitled to 25 days of paid vacation per year. 
• Your salary will reflect your qualifications, relevant experience and proven work-related results. 
• Attractive health insurance.
• Benefits and other conditions will be based on the Embassy’s Staff Handbook. 
Application and recruitment process 
To apply for the position, please send your application (cover letter, CV, recommendations) in English to Head of Administration Martin Bo Brander at [email protected] marked “Administrative Officer” no later than 16th February 2023.

The Embassy embraces 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 an interview.

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

It is important to note that applicants must be authorized to work in the USA.

Questions
For any questions regarding the position, please contact Head of Administration, Martin Bo Brander [email protected] +1(202) 894-3520.

About us
The Embassy of Denmark is part of the Danish Foreign Service. The Embassy covers the United States of America. The Embassy is an ambitious, high-paced and dynamic workplace with approximately 55 employees, 17 of whom are posted from the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other ministries in Copenhagen.