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Embassy of Sweden New Delhi, India

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Economic & Trade Officer

Do you want to join the team that works with trade, economic policy and promotion at the Embassy of Sweden in New Delhi? We are looking for a solution-oriented, creative, and out-going Economic & Trade Officer.

General

The Embassy of Sweden invites applications for the position as Economic & Trade Officer. The position is based in New Delhi and is expected to commence as soon as possible, or as agreed. The main working language at the Embassy is English.

Tasks

You will be part of the Embassy’s Section for Trade, Promotion and Economic Affairs. The section monitors and reports on India’s economy and trade policy, supports Swedish companies, manages visits, and organizes events related to culture, business and trade promotion. It also coordinates with other Team Sweden actors in India.

As Economic & Trade Officer, your main responsibilities will include:

  • Handling inquiries from Swedish and Indian companies and organizations.
  • Monitoring India’s economic and trade policies and advising section management.
  • Preparing speaking points and background materials.
  • Supporting business and trade promotion activities and events.
  • Assisting with incoming and outgoing delegations.
  • Building and maintaining networks with relevant stakeholders in India and Sweden, including government agencies and the Swedish private sector.

Skills

  • Analytical, solution-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
  • Outgoing and skilled at building professional networks.
  • Collaborative team-player who supports colleagues when needed.
  • Motivated to learn and take on new responsibilities.
  • Reliable and able to perform effectively. 

Qualifications and Experience

  • Academic degree, preferably in a field related to the work of the section.
  • Relevant professional experience (e.g. from a foreign embassy, chamber of commerce, export & investment council, Indian government ministry or agency, or similar).
  • Very good command of spoken and written English.
  • Additional language skills in Swedish and/or Hindi would be an advantage but is not mandatory for this position.

Salary and other conditions

Salary will be based on the candidate’s skills and experience. This is a full-time position.

A security clearance interview will be conducted prior to employment. Employment is conditional upon the successful completion and approval of the security clearance process.

Application

Your application should include a cover letter and CV, and be sent by email to ambassaden.new-delhi@gov.se no later than Sunday, 16 November 2025. Please include “Economic & Trade Officer – [Your Name]” in the subject line of your email. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Application in hard copy shall not be returned.

Last updated 04 Nov 2025, 1.48 PM

Sweden in India

Embassy

Visiting address
Embassy of Sweden
4-5 Nyaya Marg
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi 110 021
India
Postal address
Embassy of Sweden
4-5 Nyaya Marg
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi 110 021
India
Phone
Embassy Switchboard (general not migration or visa questions)
+91 11 4419 7100
Migration section direct line
+91 11 4566 6300
Fax
+91 11 4419 7101
Email
General (not migration or visa questions)
ambassaden.new-delhi@gov.se
Migration and visa questions
migration.new-delhi@gov.se

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