Position: Commercial Assistant (junior position)
Type of employment: 37 hours weekly
Period of employment: Temporary contract until 31 October 2027 with possibility of extension
Starting date: 01 May 2026 (estimated)
Location: Royal Danish Embassy, Strada Dr. Burghelea nr. 3, Bucharest, Romania
Deadline for application: 25 January 2026
The Royal Danish Embassy in Bucharest is looking for a Commercial Assistant (junior position). This is your opportunity to join our great team of skilled colleagues working in the Embassy’s multicultural and flat-structured environment. The Embassy is part of the Danish Foreign Service under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Copenhagen.
Job descriptionThe Trade Department of the Royal Danish Embassy supports Danish companies seeking to enter or expand their activities on the Romanian market. The Commercial Assistant will provide analytical, administrative, and organisational support to the Trade Department and will work under the supervision of the Head of the Trade Department.
The position requires a structured and service-minded approach, good analytical skills, and the ability to handle a variety of tasks in a professional and confidential manner.
The Commercial Assistant will be responsible for contributing to the daily work of the Trade Department, including:
About you
We are seeking a structured and methodical approach to work colleague, with good cooperation and communication skills. The ideal candidate will possess:
• A position in an international and dynamic environment where we place great emphasis on delegation of tasks and responsibilities, openness, independence, and a minimum of hierarchy.
• Favourable employment conditions, including private healthcare coverage according to the Embassy’s internal regulation (staff rules).
• Standard working hours of 37 hours per week, including a daily 30 minutes paid lunch break.
• 25 days of paid leave per year (in addition to the number of public holidays any given year).
• The opportunity to further develop your competences in an international setting.
• Being part of a team with skilled and experienced colleagues in a busy Embassy.
Application and recruitment processTo apply for the position, please send your application to with the following documents (merged into one PDF file):
• Motivational letter (preferably in English, alternatively in Romanian); your motivation for applying for the position and how you see yourself adding value to both the position and the Embassy as a workplace.
• CV in English or Romanian.
• Documentation for relevant education, courses, recommendations, and/or references.
Please mark your e-mail: “Application: Commercial Assistant” in the subject line.
Deadline for applying is 25 January 2026. Applications received after the deadline will not be taken into consideration.
Selected candidates will be invited for an interview soon after deadline. The final candidate will have to pass the security clearance conducted by the Danish authorities, before the Embassy can formally offer an employment contract.
Expected starting date is 01 May 2026, depending on your availability and security clearance.
The Embassy emphasises equal opportunities for everyone and welcomes applications from qualified persons regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexuality, or disability.
QuestionsFor any questions regarding the position, please contact Head of Commercial Department Razvan Stroe (). For questions regarding employment conditions, please contact Head of Administration Delia Iacob ().
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