Vacancy - Trade advisor, Health sector (Maternity Cover)

Position: Trade advisor

Type of employment: 37 hours for a period of 4 months

Starting date: 28 August 2023 (end date 23 December 2023)

Location: Danish Embassy in The Hague

Deadline for application: 31 May 2023

Do you want to be part of a strong and dynamic team and help Danish companies in one of Denmark’s most important export markets? Do you have knowledge of the Dutch market and experience with export promotion and counseling, preferably within the health sector? The Trade Department of the Danish Embassy in The Hague is looking for a temporary trade advisor (maternity cover) within the health sector.

 

Main tasks and responsibilities

  • Assisting Danish companies accessing the Dutch market and boost Danish exports to the Netherlands, primarily within the health sector.
  • Preparing - and working strategically with market analysis and contribute to cross-regional and cross-organizational projects.
  • Solving a wide range of diverse tasks for Danish (health-) companies and stakeholders.
  • Networking with government officials and business leaders within the sector
  • Building market access and establishing partnerships
  • Identifying and presenting new market opportunities

There is an income-generating requirement attached to the position, and you will contribute to the overall income target of the Benelux region.

 

Qualifications

  • A relevant academic education, e.g. in business, economics or social sciences.
  • Ability to think long-term and strategically with export promotion in mind.
  • Ability to create close relationships with companies and authorities, and actively use your network.
  • You work efficiently on your own, but are also a team player, who can work interdisciplinary
  • Ability to handle relationships and projects at the same time.
  • Great eye for opportunities as well as an ability to work result oriented.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Danish is considered a plus.

 

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of Danish strongholds and experience with public-private partnerships.
  • Experience with export promotion and the sale of counselling services is a plus.
  • Experience working in an international environment and preferably within the Dutch or Danish Market.

 

Employment conditions

  • We offer a temporary employment for a period of 4 months
  • Your standard working hours will be 37 hours (5 days) per week
  • Your salary will reflect your responsibility, your qualifications and experience

 

Application and recruitment process

To apply for the position, please send your application (letter of motivation, CV, proof of relevant education as well as relevant references) in English to [email protected] marked Trade Advisor (Health) no later than 31 May 2023.

 

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 in week 24.

 

The chosen candidate must present a “No Criminal Record” and pass security clearance by the Danish authorities prior to the start of employment.

 

Questions

For any questions regarding the position, please contact Heide Ehlert-Jürgensen, Head of Trade,  [email protected], +31 (0) 70 3025964.

For more information about the Embassy, see www.nederlandene.um.dk