Danida Fellowship Centre is seeking an Administrative Officer to manage research collaborations between Danish universities and universities in Danida partner countries

Are you keen to help create optimal framework conditions for the management of research collaborations between Danish universities and universities in selected Danida partner countries? Do you want to ensure good administration of grants, efficient case handling, and qualified secretariat support?

On behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), the Danida Fellowship Centre (DFC) manages the support for research collaborations between Danish universities and universities in Danida partner countries. This includes administering the annual application rounds for research collaborations, acting as the secretariat for an advisory committee (Research-Subject Committee, FFU) under MFA, and implementing supporting activities in relation to research environments, knowledge sharing and dissemination, and performance measurement.

You can read more about the research support on DFC’s website here

About the position

We are seeking a full-time official (fuldmægtig) who will have primarily focus on the efficient management of research funding, case handling within the overall project portfolio, and support for other tasks in the team. The position is fixed-term for 2 years. The work takes place in close collaboration with others in the overall research team, and relevant actors such as MFA as well as universities in Denmark and in selected partner countries.

Key responsibilities

• to contribute to efficient workflows, grant management, case handling, etc.
• to manage and update guidelines for recipients’ administration of funds
• to act as case handler on ongoing research collaboration projects
• to contribute to other tasks in the team, including grant management, reporting tasks, and quality assurance of reporting from research projects
• to contribute to other ad hoc tasks related to economics or law, depending on your profile

At DFC we believe that diversity is an important strength. It helps us understand the multifaceted target group we work with, and contributes to breaking habits and thinking innovatively. Therefore we encourage all interested persons regardless of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic affiliation to apply for the position.

DFC also works towards a high degree of co-management, which means that in our work communities we take responsibility for the distribution and handling of tasks, and contribute to the common good. It is a development work, which you as an employee also actively contribute to.

We also know that there can be many paths to the job. To succeed in the position, it is advantageous if you can recognise most of the following points :

• Work independently and can continuously prioritise between your own tasks
• Thrive in a politically guided everyday life where tasks and priorities can change quickly
• Want to participate in developing yourself, your colleagues and the way we work
• Are curious about the world, and about the people around you
• Are a good team player who values collaboration and the good atmosphere in an office that includes different types of employees and tasks
• Communicate at a high level in Danish and English, both orally and in writing
• Have a relevant master's degree
• Have flair for using IT solutions
• Possibly have experience with good grant management and grant administration
• Possibly have experience from the research, education and university world, or with international cooperation

About Danida Fellowship Centre (DFC)

DFC is an independent institution that contributes to sustainable development by facilitating capacity development, learning, knowledge sharing and networks. We work from an ambition of co-management regarding the planning of responsibilities and tasks. In addition to research funds, DFC administers the Foreign Ministry’s grants for capacity development of Danida’s partner organisations through continuing education programmes, as well as capacity development of universities in selected partner countries.

DFC has an informal working environment with 50 permanent staff and 10 student workers. A hallmark of the centre is the many varied tasks, as well as a focus on synergy and joint initiatives across the organisation, which require initiative, innovative thinking and good collaboration skills.

DFC has its headquarters in Holbæk, as well as meeting facilities and a student dormitory in Frederiksberg.

Practical information about the position

The workplace is Tidemandsvej 1 in Holbæk, where all employees are physically present for a minimum of 3 days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday).

There will be the possibility of up to 2 remote working days per week, provided that the tasks can be solved from the home workspace.

Working hours are on average 37 hours per week with daily hours by agreement. Outside the core meetings in Holbæk it is possible to arrange working hours flexibly by agreement. It is allowed to work from the train if you commute.

The position is intended to be filled by 1 February 2027 and is initially fixed-term for 2 years with the possibility of extension.

Salary in accordance with the applicable collective agreement for academics in the state, where you will be placed as a fuldmægtig.

Application deadline: Monday, 23 November

Interviews will take place in week 49 at DFC, Tidemandsvej 1 in Holbæk. A second interview may take place in week 50.

Application with CV without photo should be sent to [email protected] . Write your name and “Fuldmægtig” in the email subject. Applications not sent to this email will not be considered.

Further information can be obtained at www.dfcentre.com or by contacting the executive officer Nellie Vase Rasmussen (2063 9229), or deputy head Kaspar Bro Larsen (3524 8466).