The Danish Embassy in New Delhi is looking for a Political Officer to work on Tech and Innovation

 

Position:                          Political Officer - Tech and Innovation                 

Type of employment:       Full time position, initially 2 years with possibility of subsequent extension.

Starting date:                    1 August 2026

 

Location:                           Royal Danish Embassy, 33-B, Dr. S. Radhakrishnan

                                             Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi -110021 

 

Deadline for application:  2 March 2026

 

Reporting to:                     Head of Sector Policy                           

The Embassy is seeking to recruit a Political Officer with particular focus on Tech and Innovation to help develop new areas of cooperation with India under the next phase of the Green Strategic Partnership.

You will be working closely as part of the Sector Policy team, where we exchange ideas, experiences, and suggestions in an open and informal environment. Sector policy and strategic sector cooperation is at the core of the bilateral relationship between Denmark and India. The Political Officer will amongst other things help develop a policy network on tech in New Delhi and lead on reporting to Copenhagen on new developments in India. We are looking for a candidate who is flexible, robust, detail-oriented, diligent and a team player, and with relevant professional background.

You will be also be working in close coordination with Innovation Centre Denmark (ICDK) and the Science and Innovation Counsellor in Bangalore, and report to Head of Sector Policy in New Delhi.

Main tasks and responsibilities of Political Officer – Tech and Innovation include, but are not limited to:

 

• Primary responsibility for technology partnerships, incl. new and emerging tech, digitalisation, fintech etc.
• Maintain a strong network amongst stakeholders in Denmark, in coordination with ICDK in Bangalore.
• Lead coordinator in New Delhi with the TECH department in MFA Copenhagen.
• Lead on likeminded and EU coordination in New Delhi, including covering regular EU meetings on science and innovation, and exploring new opportunities under Horizon Europe.
• Lead on science and innovation from New Delhi in close coordination with ICDK and the Science and Innovation Counsellor in Bangalore, ensuring integration of efforts incl. assistance for the Counsellor’s visits to Delhi.
• Help develop an understanding of the tech and innovation ecosystem in northern India and a network among key stakeholders. Assist the work of TC on tech in northern India.
• Help prepare other official meetings, including for Ministers, other Government officials etc. as relevant
• Lead coordinator on other sectors relevant to the Indo-Danish Partnership without a dedicated Counsellor at the embassy.
• Help coordinate PD efforts for the sector policy team.
• Provide assistance to the Head of the Sector Policy Team in organising the day-to-day work of the department.
• Any other task as assigned by Team Leader or management.

   

  Required qualifications

   

• An academic Master’s degree in politics, international relations, or other relevant education.
• Solid understanding of technology trends, especially strong background in Tech and Innovation.
• Strategic, commercial and innovation mindset as well as an independent and committed way of working.
• 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.

   

  Desired qualifications

   

  • Previous experience of working in relevant policy areas, e.g., in a government body, think tank, research organization or implementing agency
  • Fluency in Danish.

   

  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-dependence
• Focus on on-the-job learning and competency development.

   

  Employment conditions

   

• You will be offered full time employment on a local contract 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 Mr. Emil Støvring Lauritsen on [email protected] marked “Application for Political Officer - Tech and Innovation” no later than Monday 2 March 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-ofdenmark-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 Head of Sector Policy Mr. Emil Støvring Lauritsen at [email protected] or 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.