Migration Policy Officer

The Danish Embassy in Ankara is looking for a Migration Policy Officer

The Embassy's Political and Communications Department is looking for a Migration Policy Officer to support its team of five members and two interns.

Job assignments

The Embassy’s Political and Communications Department handles a wide range of tasks, including domestic and foreign policy, public diplomacy, energy cooperation, and migration affairs. As our new colleague, you will be responsible for the migration portfolio. Türkiye and Denmark are strengthening bilateral cooperation in the field of migration with an ambitious five-year cooperation programme launching this autumn. The programme is managed from Copenhagen, but the embassy will be greatly involved given its presence in Ankara. Moreover, migration is a policy priority for the Danish government and followed closely.

Your tasks will include following the implementation of the bilateral programme, maintaining close relations with implementing partners and the relevant Turkish authorities, following and analysing relevant developments in the field of migration and protection, as well as assisting colleagues in Copenhagen to support Danish objectives. Further tasks will include planning technical and high-level visits from Denmark as well as ensuring coordination with other international actors in Türkiye. Lastly, you are expected to be ready to assist other colleagues, including in other sections at the embassy, in times of particular need.

The position is limited to 2 years with possibility of extension, and is based on a 40-hour week. Please note that there may be occasional and limited out-of-hours work around major events and visits as well as occasional duty travels within Türkiye.

Employment conditions are subject to local Turkish employment law and MFA guidance for local staff. Salary in accordance with qualifications according to individual agreement.

Qualifications

We are looking for a colleague who:

• Has a relevant academic background, preferably in social science, political science, law or migration related matters
• Has a good understanding of migration matters and migration policies especially in the context of Türkiye – preferably based on minimum 5 years professional experience
• Has experience overseeing development or migration programmes and related project management
• Has strong social skills and is a team player that shares information and is part of informal sparring
• Has good networking skills
• Is flexible and adaptable
• Is willing to cooperate closely with colleagues in Copenhagen and across the embassy's other sections
• Can work independently and efficiently without compromising on quality
• Has a sense of humour and a can-do attitude
• Preferably has experience working with the Turkish Presidency for Migration Management, UN agencies, the EU or INGOs and experience from donor coordination meeting (an asset not a requirement)

Language, communication and analytical skills

• Is fluent in English and Turkish (written and spoken)
• Knowledge of Danish or another Scandinavian language would be an asset
• Strong communication and analytical skills (incl. experience drafting concise reports with a political lens)

Expected start date

1 November 2025 (or as soon as possible thereafter). The employment requires security clearance from the Danish authorities.

Application deadline

To apply for the position, please send your application to ankamb@um.dk, with the following documents:

• Cover letter/motivational letter; your motivation for applying for the position and how you see yourself adding value to both the position and the Embassy as a workplace.
• CV in English.
• Documentation for relevant education and recommendations (if any) and 2 references in English.
• Please make sure to merge all the above documents into one PDF file.

Please mark your application ‘Application to position as Migration Policy Officer + your name’. Your application must reach the embassy no later than September 25, 2025. If you receive an automated reply from ankamb@um.dk, then your application has been well received.

Selected candidates will be invited for interviews expected to take place shortly after the application deadline. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Employment conditions

• You will be offered a full-time position and be appointed according to regulations for Mission Employed Staff at the Royal Danish Embassy in Ankara, Türkiye

• Your standard working hours will be 40 hours per week

• You will be entitled to 4 weeks of paid holiday per year

• After tax and social security contribution, the monthly net salary will be in the range 1.900-2.000 EUR. Salary is set and paid in EUR.

• Employer’s pension contribution varies according to residence status in Türkiye

Equality

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wants to promote equality and diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from qualified people of all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, religion and ethnicity.

Contact

In case of any inquiries, please contact ankamb@um.dk

About us

The Danish Embassy is part of the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Embassy covers Türkiye and Azerbaijan. The Embassy is an ambitious, high-paced and dynamic workplace with approximately 50 employees, nine of whom are posted from the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Meet us here

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