Vacancy announcement: Policy Officer – Political Affairs & Rule of Law

News item | 16-10-2026 | 15:59

As Policy Officer – Political Affairs & Rule of Law, you will be the embassy’s expert on political developments and the rule of law in Hungary. You will closely follow national and international trends, analyse their impact on Dutch interests, and translate these insights into concrete policy proposals and activities. You work within the political cluster of the Dutch Embassy in Budapest, under the guidance of the Head of the Political Department / Deputy Head of Mission. You operate with a high degree of autonomy, while regularly coordinating with colleagues in Budapest and The Hague.

Working environment

You will be part of a mid‑sized, cultural inclusive and diverse team of 16 colleagues at the Dutch Embassy in Budapest, located in a modern office building on the Buda side. The working culture is open, informal and focused on achieving results. The working language is English. Team spirit, mutual trust and professionalism are central values. The Policy Officer is part of the political cluster led by the Deputy Head of Mission. All employees work in an open‑plan office. Remote working is not possible.

Please send your letter of interest and CV in English to bdp@minbuza.nl, not later than 30 October 2026. You can address the letter to the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

Please see the vacancy announcement for more information.