Sector Advisor to the Danish Embassy in Beijing in the field of food and agriculture

Sectoral Adviser to the Danish Embassy in Beijing in the field of food and agriculture

Will you help strengthen the Danish-Chinese cooperation on food and agriculture and contribute to a green and sustainable development of the sector?

Will you be involved in implementing and anchoring the Danish-Chinese authorities' cooperation within food and agriculture together with the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration? As a sectoral adviser you will have a central role in the collaboration with relevant Chinese authorities with a focus on, among other things, food safety and regulatory control as well as resource-efficient livestock production, biosecurity and animal welfare.

In the final phase of the cooperation you should contribute to ensuring durable, long-term relations between Danish and Chinese authorities as well as keep an eye on commercial opportunities for Danish business.

You will build and maintain strong relations to relevant partners in China and Denmark and translate the cooperation into concrete results. As part of the food team at the Danish embassy in Beijing you will be the link between the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration and the Chinese partner authorities and contribute to bridging development cooperation, political cooperation and economic diplomacy. You support project implementation and follow up with partner authorities, including planning and conducting delegation visits, professional seminars and workshops.

You have a relevant academic degree and at least five years of relevant experience from a politically governed organization, for example an authority or interest organization within the Danish food and/or agriculture cluster, including policy development, legislation and regulation in the field. You have a good professional understanding of the food and agriculture sector that you can bring into dialogue with the Chinese partners. You have an interest in diplomacy and a desire to learn to apply your expertise in an international and diplomatic context.

Commercial experience will be an advantage.

You can read more about the position in the full job profile here

Employment terms

As a sectoral adviser you are employed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, placed at the Danish embassy in Beijing and part of the embassy staff. You will receive a fixed-term appointment from the date of deployment. The deployment period is expected to be 2-3 years.

Salary and employment terms will be in accordance with the AC agreement in the state. All figures are given at the current level (August 2026). You will receive a base salary (excluding pension) as a senior consultant of DKK 574,099 annually, plus a functional allowance of DKK 33,613 annually and a department allowance of DKK 25,464 annually, corresponding to a total annual salary of DKK 747,591 including pension (18.07% pension rate). There will also be the possibility of a qualification allowance based on relevant experience and competence.

During the posting you will also receive a tax-free relocation allowance, calculated based on your personal circumstances, including your family status. The purpose of the relocation allowance is to compensate to some extent for additional costs and any inconvenience of being stationed abroad rather than in Denmark. A non-furnished official residence will also be provided according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ rules. In addition, costs for relocation travel, moving, health coverage and school/childcare are covered according to the Ministry’s rules.

It is a condition of employment that you are security cleared.

Application procedure

The application deadline is 22.11.2026 at 23:59 Danish time.

NIRAS participates in the process by facilitating the recruitment process generally as well as conducting personality tests and test interviews with the selected candidates and participating in the final interview.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs views diversity as a strength and wishes to employ people with different backgrounds. We therefore encourage all qualified, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position.