Officer – Adoptions

Position: Officer – Adoptions

Type of employment: Full time position
1 year with possibility of 1 year extension.

Starting date: 1 August 2026

Location: Royal Danish Embassy,

33-B, Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Marg,

Chanakyapuri, New Delhi -110021

Deadline for application: 4 May 2026

Reporting to: Deputy Head of Mission

The Embassy is seeking to recruit an Officer for its political team with particular focus on adoptions from India. The position is created for a time-limited two-year period. You will be part of the Political and Communications Team and work in close cooperation with a 1^st Secretary directly responsible for area.

You will be helping adoptees and their families gain insight into past cases and adoption histories. You will help the embassy establish a network amongst relevant Indian organisations and authorities. You will also help develop a procedure for managing adoption cases going forward.

In addition to the work on adoptions, you will be helping the political team with their regular coverage of Indian domestic affairs and foreign relations. The amount of time spent on political affairs will depend on the amount of cases and related work on adoptions. Some duty travel must be expected, as many adoption cases relate to southern Indian states where the Officer will also be required to establish a network and local understanding of case history. We are looking for a candidate with clear relevant professional background and experience in the field who is flexible, robust, detail-oriented, diligent and a team player.

Main tasks and responsibilities of Officer – Adoptions include, but are not limited to:

Help adoptees and their families gain insight into past cases and adoption histories
Help establish a network amongst relevant Indian organisations and authorities
Help develop a procedure for managing relevant adoption cases in the future
Assist the Political Team, including political coverage, delegation visits, preparation of background and meeting notes etc.
Any other task as assigned by management.

Required qualifications

An academic Master’s degree in law, politics, or other relevant education.
Proven professional experience in the adoptions area, e.g., in a non-government or government body.
An established network in relevant organisations and agencies.
Responsible and independent.
Strong practical/logistical skills with attention to detail and ability to keep an overview and juggle multiple tasks at the same time;
Flexible team player with inter-cultural understanding: strong interest in and willingness to share knowledge with – and learn from – colleagues;
Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to establish professional relationships and represent the embassy in a professional manner when engaging with external partners;
Proactive with an ability to work independently and efficiently, and to deliver in stressful situations;
Excellent computer literacy and MS Office skills;
Fluency in English.

We offer

An exciting, inter-cultural and dynamic work environment with a wide range of diverse tasks
Great opportunities for further development of your professional and personal competences
A large degree of self-reliance
Focus on on-the-job learning and competency development.

Employment conditions

You will be offered full time employment on a fixed-term local contract, in a position created for a time-limited two-year period. Your contract is initially for 1 year with possibility of 1 year extension.
Your employment is based on the relevant legally binding labour market rules of India.
13th month salary
Your salary will reflect your qualifications, relevant experience and proven work-related results in accordance with the Salary Policy of the Embassy
You will be entitled to 25 days of paid holiday per year
As part of your salary, you will be enrolled in the EPF-scheme
Standard working hours are 37 hours per week
Medical coverage (80:20, where 80% of the medical expenditure is reimbursed by the Embassy)
Willingness to travel for work is required.

Application and recruitment process

To apply for the position, please send your application (cover letter, CV, proof of relevant education, recommendations and 2-3 references) in English to Nibedita Sengupta on [email protected] marked “Application for Officer - Adoptions” no later than Monday 4 May 2026.

The Embassy is obliged to follow EU-rules of handling personal information (GDPR) when we receive and process job applications. Our processing of personal information will rely on your consent (art. 6, no. 1 litra a). Please read the privacy policy of the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs before applying (http://um.dk/en/about -us/organisation/contact -information/the -ministry -of -foreign -affairs -of denmark -personal -data -policy ). By sending your application, you actively consent to our processing of your personal information. In the above-mentioned policy you can read more about your rights (among others your right to withdraw your consent), how we process your data and how to complain about our processing of your personal data.

The Embassy attaches great importance to equal opportunities for all and therefore welcomes applications from all qualified persons regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability.

Only successful candidates will be contacted. Selected candidates will be invited for interviews.

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

Questions

For any questions regarding the position, please contact HR and Administrative officer Ms. Nibedita Sengupta at [email protected]

About us

The Danish Embassy is part of the Danish Foreign Service. The Embassy covers India and the concurrently accredited countries of Sri Lanka, Maldives, Nepal and Bhutan. The Embassy is an ambitious, high-paced and dynamic workplace with approximately 70 employees, 13 of whom are posted from the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Embassy has a flat management structure.