The Representation of the Faroe Islands in Washington D.C is looking for an Advisor
Join the representation of the Faroe Islands as an advisor in Washington d.c
Position: Advisor
Type of employment: Employment for 3 years on a local contract with the
possibility of extension
Starting date: January 1st 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter
Location: The Representation of the Faroe Islands, House of
Sweden South Building, 2900 K Street, NW Washington
DC 20007, USA
Deadline for application: November 4th 2024
Are you service minded and ready for a diverse and exciting workday with good colleagues?
The Representation of the Faroe Islands has an opening for an Advisor to join the team.
Main tasks and responsibilities as Advisor
The Adviser will assist with project management, provide political analyses, SoMe campaigns,
ensure meeting coordination, personal assistance and also administrative support, including, but
not limited to, accountancy, casework, minutes from meetings. Special duties and responsibilities
include preparing market access analyses, reports on political and trade-related aspects and other
information material.
Required qualifications
• University degree in political science, development studies, economy, law or other relevant
areas.
• Proven experience with mentioned areas or comparable responsibilities is an asset.
• Knowledge of political developments in the US.
• 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.
• 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).
• Knowledge of Faroese or another Nordic language is an advantage.
• 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 employment for 3 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.
• You are employed in a local position at the Embassy of Denmark, but your physical
employment address will be at the Representation of the Faroe Islands chancellery annex.
• Your standard working hours will be 37 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 for local staff.
• The basic gross monthly salary for the position – for an employee subject to US income
taxation – is USD 5224. For a tax-exempt employee (tax exemption depending on US visa
status and citizenship) the monthly net salary will be USD 4473. Depending on the
candidate’s qualifications and experience an additional individual allowance may be added.
Application and recruitment process
To apply for the position, please send your application (cover letter, CV, recommendations and
relevant diplomas) in English to Head of Representation Bjørn Kunoy [email protected] marked
“Advisor” no later than November 4
th 2024.
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.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the USA either via A2 visa application through the
Embassy, US Permanent Residency or US citizenship.
Questions
For any questions regarding the position, please contact Head of Representation Bjørn Kunoy
[email protected] or +1 227-233-8688. For any questions regarding employment conditions please
contact Head of Administration, Martin Bo Brander [email protected] +1(202) 894-3520.
About us
The mission of the Representation of the Faroe Islands in the United States of America is to
promote and implement the policies and priorities of the Government of the Faroe Islands in its
bilateral relations with the United States of America