THE TRADE COUNCIL OF DENMARK IN GERMANY

Technical Advisor for The Trade Council’s Water Technology Advisory

Do you want to contribute to strengthening Danish-German relations in the wastewater industry? Do you have technical expertise from working in the wastewater industry and/or do you have insights into strategies and processes of wastewater treatment plants? The Trade Council of Denmark's Water Technology Advisory team in Germany is seeking a dynamic and motivated Technical Advisor to support Danish water companies in their export endeavours in Germany.

POSITION:

As the Technical Advisor, you will play a crucial role in facilitating collaboration and identifying specific export opportunities in the German market. Based in the Consulate General of Denmark in Hamburg, you will become part of a sector-dedicated team, Water Technology Advisory (WTA) EU Hamburg, which sets out to strengthen cooperation with authorities, water utilities and wastewater treatment plants, and other key stakeholders in the German water market. You will maintain a wide-ranging network by engaging in technical dialogue with water professionals about challenges and upcoming projects, acquiring knowledge about existing water technologies in the market, and identifying market export opportunities for Danish water technology companies' technologies and services.

Together with the rest of the WTA team in Hamburg, you will be responsible for driving cooperation with wastewater treatment plants in Germany, planning and conducting market activities with a focus on technological and knowledge exchange, and contributing with in-depth technical understanding to support the rest of the WTA team and Danish water companies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage with water utilities and wastewater treatment plants in Germany to identify potential collaboration possibilities and export opportunities for Danish water companies.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for German wastewater treatment plants, offering technical expertise and guidance to facilitate successful business relationships.
• Maintain close dialogue with and provide market and technical insights to Danish water companies partnering with the WTA EU to build and expand their export to Germany.
• Plan, strategize, and execute market activities such as technical workshops and delegation trips to Denmark for German wastewater professionals.
• Stay updated on the latest developments and trends in German wastewater treatment.
• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Working experience from wastewater treatment plant, water utility, engineering company specializing in wastewater operations/water management, or similar.
• Knowledge of the German water and/or wastewater market is highly desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain effective relationships with both Danish and German stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and results-oriented approach.
• Fluent in both English and German. Danish language skills are optional.
• Willingness to travel within Germany and occasionally to Denmark.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and international environment.
• Chance to make a significant impact on the growth of Danish water technology companies in Germany.
• Opportunities to travel in Germany and occasionally to Denmark. 50+ travel days expected.
• Local contract with salary and other conditions regulated according to the “House Agreement” of the Danish Embassy.
• Part of the dynamic Water Technology Advisory EU team.
• The position is on a contract basis and initially offered for a 2-year period (with possibility of extension).

The position is preferably to be filled by January 1, 2024 but is dependent upon Security Clearance by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark.

About the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark / The Trade Council

The mission of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is to work for Denmark’s interests and values in relation to the surrounding world in a manner that furthers the freedom, security and welfare of Danes in a more peaceful and just world, with development and economic growth for all. The vision of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs includes that we must be widely respected as a competent, efficient, outgoing and service-oriented company, and that we must be an attractive and idea-creating workplace that ensures great employee satisfaction and targeted competence development. Our common values are that we as individuals and as an organisation work on the basis of musicality, openness, professionalism, vigor and job satisfaction. www.um.dk.

The Trade Council is a part of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and assists Danish and international companies with export and investment promotion services. Our export promotion services include export guidance as well as innovation and internationalization solutions for Danish companies looking to expand abroad. TC has more than 250 Export advisors, who are working at Denmarks embassies, consulates and trade offices in more than 70 countries.

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