مطلوب مسؤول سياسي

الوصف الوظيفي:
Position Political officer
Type of employment Full-time employment on a fixed-term local contract of 12 months with the possibility of extension

Starting date 1 January 2027 (or as soon as possible)

Location Danish Representative Office in Ramallah

Deadline for application 12 October 2026

Reporting to Head of Political
The Danish Representative Office (DRO) in Ramallah is seeking to recruit a proactive and out-going political officer to join our team of highly motivated professionals representing Denmark in Palestine.

Main tasks
The job description of the political officer will be adjusted to the qualifications of the selected candidate, but is expected to include some or all of the following tasks.

Outreach and network building in Palestine to support Danish priorities.
Organisation and preparation of meetings for the political team and/or the Head of Mission.
Organisation and preparation of delegations to and from Denmark.
Following and reporting on political developments in Palestine.
Following and reporting on humanitarian developments in Palestine.
Public diplomacy in order to raise awareness of the Danish engagement in Palestine.
Ad hoc tasks, as needed.
متطلبات الوظيفة:
Required qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as political science, economics, law or journalism.
Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant professional experience.
Fluency in English and Arabic, both written and spoken.
IT Proficiency (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Ability to build and maintain networks in different local and international settings.
Strong analytical skills and knowledge of Palestinian society and politics.
Ability to work independently and efficiently based on written and verbal instructions.
Strong planning skills and ability to produce high quality results within short deadlines.
Interest in knowledge sharing and willingness to learn from others.
Flexibility and willingness to adapt to the changing needs of the DRO.
We offer

The DRO offers an informal, inter-cultural and dynamic work environment with room to develop your competencies. We believe in flexible teamwork based on mutual respect, trust and open communication. The DRO has five posted staff and 10 local staff who all contribute to support Danish priorities in Palestine. You will join the political team, working closely together with, and reporting to, the Head of Political, but you will also be working together with the development/humanitarian team, depending on your final job description. You will be working under the supervision of the Head of Mission and the Deputy Head of Mission.

Employment conditions
You will be offered full-time employment on a fixed-term local contract of 12 months based on the Staff Rules of the DRO and the relevant legally binding labour market rules of Palestine – with the possibility of extension.
Your standard working hours will be 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday).
You will be entitled to paid holiday in addition to the DRO’s official closing days.
Your salary will reflect your qualifications and relevant experience.
As part of your salary, you will be covered by a workplace pension scheme.
You and your dependant family members will be offered reasonable coverage of health expenses.
تفاصيل الوظيفة:
المسمى الوظيفي: Political Officer
آخر موعد للتقديم: 12.10.2026.
المكان: رام الله والبيرة
طبيعة العمل: مكتبي أو ميداني (مقر العمل)
نوع الوظيفة: دوام كامل
المستوى المهني: متوسط الخبرة
الدرجة العلمية: البكالوريوس
الخبرة: 3 سنوات
التصنيف: العلوم الاجتماعية والدراسات المجتمعية القانون والمحاماة الصحافة والإعلام التنمية الاقتصادية والتعاون الدولي
آلية التقديم:
Application and recruitment process

To apply for the position, please send your application by email to ramrkt@um.dk  and cc kifarb@um.dk no later than 12 October 2026 with all relevant attachments (only Word and PDF formats are accepted). The subject line must state “Political Officer: [your name]”.

Applications must be in English and include cover letter, CV, proof of relevant education and work experience as well as three references.

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

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews, which are expected to take place in late October or early November. The interviews will be in English. If you have not been contacted by 1 December 2026, your application has not been considered for the short-list.

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

Questions:
For more information, please contact Head of Administration, Ms Kifah Arbid (kifarb@um.dk).

For more information about the DRO, please see Representative Office of Denmark

For more information please check our website: um.dk/ramallah/en/about-us/job-vacancy/