Student Assistant for theEmbassy of Denmark as part of the “Cesty Pathways” 

The Embassy of Denmark in Prague supports the “Cesty Pathways” in partnership with UNICEF, the Czech Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports and Ministry of Interior, to provide opportunities for young Ukrainian refugees in the Czech Republic.

As part of this support the Embassy of Denmark in Prague is looking for a dedicated student to join the embassy as a student assistant.

The position is part time and split between the Trade Department and the Political & Administrative Department of the Danish Embassy in Prague.

The Trade Department focuses on supporting Danish companies in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. It also has a regional lead and support role for the region of Central and Eastern Europe (TC CEE) including Ukraine.

The Political & Administrative Department focuses on the bilateral relations between the Czech Republic and Denmark and EU negotiations. It furthermore takes care of administrative work of the Embassy.

Main task:

Your primary responsibility as a student assistant at the Danish Embassy in Prague would be the following:

In the Trade Department assisting the trade advisors in the work of promoting Danish commercial solutions in the Czech and Slovak markets as well as supporting the cross-country coordination in the TC CEE region. The work covers a number of tasks, for instance partner search or setting up meetings with high-level stakeholders.

In the Political and Administrative Department your responsibilities will be related to monitoring and reporting on Czech domestic and foreign affairs including assisting with the ongoing Danish EU presidency. A specific focus area will be to follow Czech and EU support and relations to Ukraine. Furthermore, you will be assisting the Financial Officer with tasks related to internal administration.

You are expected to collaborate on cross-sectoral projects including the support for the “Cesty Pathways”. You will mainly be reporting directly to the Head of Trade and the Deputy Head of Mission.

Qualifications:

- Enrolled at a relevant higher education in the Czech Republic throughout the period of employment.

- Residence permit in the Czech Republic (including also temporary protection status or student visa)

- Fluency in English oral and written. Ability to speak and/ or write Czech fluently and/ or Ukrainian is not a requirement, but will be an advantage.

- Experience with Ukraine and conditions for Ukrainians in the Czech Republic is not a requirement, but will be an advantage.

- A positive, open-minded and pro-active attitude

- A team player who values a good working environment with a strong focus on cooperation. You are always willing to lend a hand to colleagues and put in an extra effort to ensure a project’s success.

- Flexible and willing to adapt to the changing needs of the Embassy

- Feels comfortable working for Denmark in an organisation influenced by Danish working culture.

- Interest in international relations, diplomacy and business

- Experience from the public sector, NGO or a private company is an advantage

Employment conditions

You would be employed as local employee (student assistant) at the embassy with a temporary contract for 1 year with possibility of extension.

Working hours are 15-20 hours a week, which could be scheduled flexibly Monday to Friday and fit the needs and requirements of your studies.

You would receive a competitive salary based on the internal embassy scale.

Expected start:

Employment with the Embassy requires security clearance by Danish Authorities. This process could take a few months. Your start in the new position would be as soon as possible after this clearance arrives.

Application deadline:

We need your full application (cover letter and CV) by 1^st of September 2025 and expect to have the first round of interviews shortly after.

Please send your application to [email protected] marked “Student Assistance: [your name]” and include other relevant documents such as grades from current and former studies. Applications without a cover letter explaining your motivation will not be considered.

For any questions regarding this position, please contact [email protected]

About the “Cesty Pathways“

The Czech Republic is among the countries with the highest share of Ukrainian refugees per capita with more than half a million arrivals since Russia started the war.

Currently, more than 110,600 Ukrainian refugees aged 10-24 reside in Czechia. Refugee adolescents and youth face unique challenges due to disrupted education, trauma associated with displacement and often separation from their families. Education is not compulsory after 15 years of age and secondary school enrolment among refugee adolescents remains persistently low at an estimated 22% - 30% (compared to 80% in primary school). UNICEF’s consultations with refugee youth revealed a trade-off they face between the desire to continue education and the need to start working due to the financial pressures in displacement. For many youths, disruptions in their education and skills development now will have lifelong consequences.

CESTY programme provides Ukrainian youth in Czechia with opportunities to access education, develop skills and transition to quality first jobs in partnership with the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports and Ministry of Interior, CESTY brings together all relevant stakeholders including government, civil society organizations, the private sector, embassies, academia and young people themselves to support refugee youth to stay on the path to continued education, skill-building and transition to employment.

Today’s youth are tomorrow’s leaders in government, in business, and in civil society. Investing in their skills now will pay dividends far into the future as their innovation, leadership and skills will drive post-war reconstruction and recovery of Ukraine.

Read more about the initiative here: https://cesty.space

About the Embassy of Denmark in Prague:

The Embassy of Denmark in Prague is a dynamic workplace that represents Denmark’s political, commercial and cultural relationship with the Czech Republic as well as commercial relationship with Slovakia. We are approximately 15 employees at the embassy. The Trade Council in Central and Eastern Europe (TC CEE) covers Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Bosnia and Hercegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Serbia, Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia as well as several associated markets with approximately 30 employees.

The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs promotes equality and diversity. Therefore, all qualified and interested persons are invited to apply for the position.

For further information visit
https://thetradecouncil.dk/en, https://tjekkiet.um.dk/ and www.um.dk