Deadline: 16 October 2025
The Embassy of Denmark in Cairo has announced three exciting new vacancies for academic officers to join its dynamic diplomatic mission. The Embassy is seeking highly qualified and motivated professionals for the following full-time positions:
- Political Officer
- Economic Officer
- Migration and Development Officer
About the Roles
These three officers will play a vital role in advancing the Strategic Partnership between Egypt and Denmark, implementing the Danish government’s Africa Strategy, and supporting the Action Plan for Economic Diplomacy. The roles also involve contributing to the new migration programmes managed from Copenhagen.
Successful candidates can expect diverse responsibilities that span political, economic, and geopolitical work — with opportunities to help shape Denmark’s engagement in Egypt and the wider region.
The Embassy values teamwork, trust, transparency, and open communication, with staff working closely across the Political, Trade, and Migration teams. In return, employees benefit from a flexible Danish work culture that emphasizes work-life balance, collaboration, and professional development.
Main Responsibilities
- Conduct research on political, economic, migration, and geopolitical issues.
- Draft analyses, reports, briefings, and cables for internal and external audiences.
- Manage development projects (for the Migration and Development Officer).
- Build and maintain the Embassy’s professional network.
- Attend meetings and conferences in Egypt and Denmark.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a relevant field.
- Strong analytical, research, and writing skills.
- Fluency in English; Arabic required for Economic and Migration Officers (not for Political Officer).
- Knowledge of Egyptian society and politics.
- Excellent command of MS Office tools.
- Relevant professional experience (as detailed below).
Role-specific requirements
- Political Officer: 1–3 years of experience working with Danish authorities or organizations; proficiency in Danish or another Scandinavian language.
- Economic Officer: Minimum 5 years’ experience with the Egyptian economy in an embassy, government, or research organization.
- Migration and Development Officer: At least 5 years’ experience with migration in an embassy or international organization, and understanding of development assistance administration.
Desired Qualifications
- 7–10 years of prior experience (for Economic and Migration Officers).
- Knowledge of Danish and regional politics and economies.
- Familiarity with climate change, renewable energy, and energy transition issues.
- Experience with development projects, financing institutions, or public-private partnerships.
- Scandinavian language proficiency is a strong asset.
Employment Conditions
The Embassy offers:
- A competitive salary with a workplace pension scheme.
- A two-year fixed-term contract, with the possibility of extension.
- Flexible working hours and Danish-style work-life balance.
- Paid annual leave and coverage for sickness expenses.
How to Apply
To apply, submit your application in English by email to caiambsik@um.dk no later than 16 October 2025.
Your email must include:
- A one-page cover letter
- A CV (maximum two pages)
- The coversheet provided in the job notice
The email subject line must specify the position you’re applying for — e.g., “Political Officer”, “Economic Officer”, or “Migration and Development Officer.”
For further details, please check the Embassy’s website.
