Embassy of Denmark in Ethiopia

📣 The deadline is approaching! Are you our new colleague? 📣

We are looking for a programme officer:

Are you interested in and experienced with climate initiatives with a focus on the energy-, water-, agriculture- and forest sector? Then you might just be the right person for our team!
The Danish Embassy is looking for a programme officer for our Climate and Trade Team to help with managing the development portfolio, as well as Danish engagements under the EU Global Gateway-initiative.

Criteria:
🟢 Master’s degree in a relevant field of study or similar;
🟢 Strong interest in the interlinkage between climate, economic development and trade;
🟢 Relevant experience with aid management and programming of new development engagements;
🟢 Strong problem-solving skills and capacity to work analytically, independently and efficiently;
🟢 Ability to work as part of a team and contribute across the team’s portfolio;
🟢 Networking expertise and cross-cultural understanding;
🟢 Excellent communication skills in English orally and written.

Find the full job description and apply here 👉 https://etiopien.um.dk/en/about-us/vacancies2

Deadline for Application: April 3 2026 at 16:00 (EAT)

vacancies2 The Royal Danish Embassy in Addis Ababa is looking for a programme officer responsible for managing the embassy’s economic diplomacy engagements and projects connected to the climate and trade development portfolio.

The Danish candidate to the International Criminal Court in Addis Ababa 🌍

High Court Judge and President of the Danish Association of Judges, Mette Lyster Knudsen, had the opportunity to meet with African partners and the African Union, during her visit in Addis Ababa this week.

Although an experienced traveller of the continent, this was her first visit to Ethiopia. The enthusiasm was visible, as she got to discuss her visions for the International Criminal Court (ICC) with colleagues from across the continent.

Her message was clear: Nothing could be more meaningful than ensuring the core values of the ICC – accountability, fairness, inclusion, and integrity – and to serve for justice for victims.

Judge Knudsen’s candidacy for the ICC for 2027-2036 is endorsed by all the Nordic countries.

📣 We are looking for a programme officer 📣

Are you interested in and experienced with climate initiatives with a focus on the energy-, water-, agriculture- and forest sector? Then you might just be the right person for our team!

The Danish Embassy is looking for a programme officer for our Climate and Trade Team to help with managing the development portfolio, as well as Danish engagements under the EU Global Gateway-initiative.

Criteria:
🟢 Master’s degree in a relevant field of study or similar;
🟢 Strong interest in the interlinkage between climate, economic development and trade;
🟢 Relevant experience with aid management and programming of new development engagements;
🟢 Strong problem-solving skills and capacity to work analytically, independently and efficiently;
🟢 Ability to work as part of a team and contribute across the team’s portfolio;
🟢 Networking expertise and cross-cultural understanding;
🟢 Excellent communication skills in English orally and written.

Find the full job description and apply here 👉 https://etiopien.um.dk/en/about-us/vacancies2

Deadline for Application: April 3 2026 at 16:00 (EAT)

vacancies2 The Royal Danish Embassy in Addis Ababa is looking for a programme officer responsible for managing the embassy’s economic diplomacy engagements and projects connected to the climate and trade development portfolio.

📣 We are looking for interns for fall 2026 - Deadline to apply tomorrow 📣

Not too long ago, we welcomed Therese, Andreas and Johanne as our interns, and we feel very lucky to have them as our colleagues for the next six months!

But we are already now looking for the next three students to join our political teams at the embassy. So if you’re interested in Ethiopia, Africa, Geopolitics, Development policy, and Climate solutions, don’t hesitate to apply!

🌼 Criteria
You have to be enrolled as a student at a Danish University, and you must be able to read and write Danish. If you are not a Danish citizen, then you must have lived in Denmark for at least three years and live up to the other abovementioned criteria.

🌼 You can read more about the internships and criteria for applications here: https://etiopien.um.dk/en/about-us/internship

🌼 How to apply
Send your application using this link: https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationForm/SinglePageApplicationForm.aspx?cid=5001&departmentId=10415&ProjectId=192521

🌼 Deadline
Deadline to send in your application is 10 March 2026

❗️Husk - du kan brevstemme til folketingsvalget allerede nu ❗️

Læs mere i opslaget her 👇

📨 Stem til folketingsvalget allerede nu!

Er du dansker og opholder dig i udlandet, så læs med her. Der er valg til Folketinget tirsdag den 24. marts 2026. Er du stemmeberettiget og opholder du dig i udlandet, kan du nu brevstemme på alle danske ambassader og konsulater.

Stem før den 9. marts kl.12:00 (EAT) for at være sikker på, at din stemme til folketingsvalget når frem i tide.

Åbningstiderne for den danske ambassade i Addis Ababa er: mandag-torsdag fra kl. 9.00 til 15.00 og fredag fra kl. 9.00 til 13.00.

Læs om og hvordan du kan brevstemme her 👉 https://etiopien.um.dk/en/about-us/election

Hvis du ønsker at brevstemme på enten det danske konsulat i Sudan eller Djibouti, bedes du venligst aftale dette med konsulatet:
🔵https://sudan.um.dk/
🔵https://djibouti.um.dk

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📨 Vote for the general election to the Danish Parliament now!

If you are a Dane living abroad, please read on. There will be elections to the Danish Parliament on Tuesday, 24. March 2026. If you are eligible to vote and living abroad, you can now vote by mail at all Danish embassies and consulates.

Vote before March 9 at 12:00 (EAT) to ensure that your vote arrives on time.

The opening hours of the Danish Embassy in Addis Ababa are: Monday-Thursday from 9:00 to 15:00 and Friday from 9:00 to 13:00.

Read more about how to vote here 👉 https://etiopien.um.dk/en/about-us/election

📣 Applications for internships are still open!

As an intern at the Danish embassy in Addis Ababa, you not only get insights into Danish diplomacy and development cooperation; you also get to explore your new temporary home of beautiful Ethiopia. This weekend, the interns visited Bale Mountains National Park on a 3-day hiking trip, which offered amazing views and animal sightings unique to Ethiopia 🌿

Read more about the internship and how to apply on our website 👉 https://etiopien.um.dk/en/about-us/internship

❗️Deadline to send in your application is 10 march 2026.

📨 Stem til folketingsvalget allerede nu!

Er du dansker og opholder dig i udlandet, så læs med her. Der er valg til Folketinget tirsdag den 24. marts 2026. Er du stemmeberettiget og opholder du dig i udlandet, kan du nu brevstemme på alle danske ambassader og konsulater.

Stem før den 9. marts kl.12:00 (EAT) for at være sikker på, at din stemme til folketingsvalget når frem i tide.

Åbningstiderne for den danske ambassade i Addis Ababa er: mandag-torsdag fra kl. 9.00 til 15.00 og fredag fra kl. 9.00 til 13.00.

Læs om og hvordan du kan brevstemme her 👉 https://etiopien.um.dk/en/about-us/election

Hvis du ønsker at brevstemme på enten det danske konsulat i Sudan eller Djibouti, bedes du venligst aftale dette med konsulatet:
🔵https://sudan.um.dk/
🔵https://djibouti.um.dk

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📨 Vote for the general election to the Danish Parliament now!

If you are a Dane living abroad, please read on. There will be elections to the Danish Parliament on Tuesday, 24. March 2026. If you are eligible to vote and living abroad, you can now vote by mail at all Danish embassies and consulates.

Vote before March 9 at 12:00 (EAT) to ensure that your vote arrives on time.

The opening hours of the Danish Embassy in Addis Ababa are: Monday-Thursday from 9:00 to 15:00 and Friday from 9:00 to 13:00.

Read more about how to vote here 👉 https://etiopien.um.dk/en/about-us/election

24 February 2026, marks the fourth year of the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine – and every day since, Ukraine has been fighting a brave battle for their own and Europe's security.

In the midst of war – and with support from Denmark – young Ukrainians are reclaiming their rights to be young and to be heard. The Ukrainian-Danish Youth Houses in Kyiv and Mykolaiv offer spaces for free speech, political dialogue, culture and community.

The Youth Houses help youngsters meet and connect 🇺🇦 because young people need both safety and shared purpose. They need hope and ways to influence their future.
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Did you know that the Danish support to Ukraine amounts to a total of approximately EUR 10.8 billion? This makes Denmark the largest provider of military support to Ukraine relative to population and the 4th largest contributor in absolute numbers.​

📸: Ukrainian-Danish Youth House in Mykolaiv and Kyiv, Act​ion Aid Internationa​l

💧Intern on a mission: Strengthening climate-resilient WASH solutions in Sidama💧

This week, the Danish Embassy’s Programme Officer and Therese, intern in the Climate Team, travelled to Hawassa in the Sidama Region on an implementation and support mission under the Ethiopian ONE WASH National Programme – the world’s largest Water, Sanitation & Hygiene programme.

In Sidama, communities continue facing acute water supply challenges, serving as a stark reminder of how essential sustainable and climate-resilient interventions are. The mission clearly showcased how coordinated efforts materialize into tangible improvements in people’s daily lives. Today, the ONE WASH National Programme Phase II directly benefits 3.86 million people by creating access to clean water.

Denmark is proud also to be supporting the upcoming OWNP Phase III with a strong focus on transitioning from diesel-powered to electricity/solar-powered water supply systems for sustainable service delivery 🌍

❗️If you are curious about Danish development cooperation, check out the Embassy’s call for interns for fall 2026. You can read more about the internships and criteria for applications here: https://etiopien.um.dk/en/about-us/internship

Photo credit: Embassy of Denmark

🌾 Empowering communities in the Somali region through sustainable agriculture 🌾

This weekend, the Embassy visited some of the districts, where Denmark is supporting displaced communities and migrants to be self-reliant as part of our effort to strengthen Humanitarian–Development–Peace nexus activities. By engaging communities in agricultural value chains, our partner Agricultural Transformation Institute (ATI) is creating durable solutions that are transforming lives, benefiting both displaced and host communities.

So far, more than 33.000 community members across Babile, Gode and Berano woredas have gained access to improved livelihoods through ATI’s project, which includes irrigation schemes, goat breeding and fattening, and agricultural one stop shops. During our visit, we witnessed first-hand how the empty and dry fields, we saw in December last year, have transformed into rich harvests!

In Berano woreda, farmers, who are engaged in irrigated agriculture, have formed the first Farmers Production Cluster. This allows them to save and invest in agricultural machinery and equipment, thereby accelerating their transition into agribusiness. This is a powerful testament to how sustainable agriculture can provide long-term, durable solutions for communities facing protracted displacement. We are hoping to reach 10 additional woredas this year.

Together, we are building resilience, creating opportunities, and empowering communities for a better future 🌱🌍

Photo credit: Embassy of Denmark

📣 We are looking for interns for fall 2026! 📣

Not too long ago, we welcomed Therese, Andreas and Johanne as our interns, and we feel very lucky to have them as our colleagues for the next six months!

But we are already now looking for the next three students to join our political teams at the embassy. So if you’re interested in Ethiopia, Africa, Geopolitics, Development policy, and Climate solutions, don’t hesitate to apply!

🌼 Criteria
You have to be enrolled as a student at a Danish University, and you must be able to read and write Danish. If you are not a Danish citizen, then you must have lived in Denmark for at least three years and live up to the other abovementioned criteria.

🌼 You can read more about the internships and criteria for applications here: https://etiopien.um.dk/en/about-us/internship

🌼 How to apply
Send your application using this link: https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationForm/SinglePageApplicationForm.aspx?cid=5001&departmentId=10415&ProjectId=192521

🌼 Deadline
Deadline to send in your application is 10 March 2026

A New Chapter Begins: Welcome To Denmark 🇩🇰

Ahead of their journey to Denmark, the Danish Ambassador to Ethiopia, Sune Krogstrup, met with the Eritrean women and children who are being resettled to Denmark under the UN resettlement programme 🇺🇳

Prior to resettlement, the women and children have sought safety in Ethiopia, where they have lived for shorter or longer periods. The meeting marked an important and emotional moment for the refugees before their departure and highlighted Denmark’s long-standing commitment to international refugee protection 🙏

Since 1979, Denmark has offered resettlement to refugees in cooperation with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the International Organization for Migration. The UN resettlement programme focuses on some of the world’s most vulnerable refugees; people who cannot safely return to their country of origin.

Denmark continues to be a strong and reliable supporter of the United Nations and its humanitarian efforts. The reception of quota refugees reflects Denmark’s ongoing commitment to shared international responsibility and durable solutions for refugees 🇺🇳 📣