Are you interested in working with and for people on the move and communities experiencing mixed migration? Are you eager to contribute to global thinking and approaches for how to design and deliver dignified and effective assistance to people on the move in alignment with humanitarian principles, while contributing to global policy discussions on mixed migration? Then we have a unique opportunity you should know about.

Who are we?

The Strategy, Programming & Results (SPR) Department is a DRC headquarters department responsible for global coordination of DRC's strategy, global overview and standard setting for DRC's programming and global measurement of and learning from DRC's results

About the Job

DRC is looking for a highly qualified Global Advisor on Mixed Migration to contribute to the ongoing development of the organisation’s strategy to protect and assist people on the move and to support HQ and country-level teams to operationalise the strategy in alignment with humanitarian principles and DRC’s programmatic approaches. The position will be responsible for maintaining the relevance of the organisation’s strategic direction on all matters pertaining to mixed migration, for developing technical standards and processes for programming designed to protect and assist people on the move and to contribute to external engagement, fundraising and policy discussions on the topic of mixed migration.

The role will act as DRC’s global focal point for DRC’s response in mixed migration context, supporting strategic leadership, technical guidance, and coordination across the organisation to ensure coherent, principled, and high-quality programming, while strengthening advocacy, donor engagement, and partnerships to position DRC as a credible and influential actor in an increasingly politicised migration landscape.

Strategy & Organisational Leadership

• Lead the development and implementation of DRC’s global mixed migration strategy, ensuring alignment with Strategy 2030 and the Response Framework
• Establish clear organisational principles, decision-making frameworks, and a coherent programmatic portfolio grounded in evidence and learning
• Drive cross-departmental alignment and consistency across HQ and country offices, informed by analysis from the Mixed Migration Centre (MMC)

Advocacy & External Positioning

• Define and advance DRC’s global advocacy agenda on asylum access, non-refoulement, legal pathways, and protection-focused alternatives to deterrence policies
• Ensure advocacy is evidence-based, drawing on operational learning and MMC research to shape narratives and counter harmful approaches
• Strengthen DRC’s influence with donors and policy actors globally and guide country offices on principled advocacy in sensitive contexts

Technical Support to Country Operations

• Provide hands-on technical guidance and operational standards for mixed migration programming across protection, asylum, returns, and mobile service delivery models
• Support country teams to translate analysis into practical, field-ready responses in border, transit, urban, and cross-border settings
• Advise on risk management, donor conditionality, and ethical red lines to ensure safe, principled implementation

Programme Development & Partnerships

• Support global business development and donor engagement, ensuring funding aligns with DRC’s strategy, ethics, and programmatic strengths
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with donors, NGOs, UN agencies, and research institutions
• Demonstrate impact and return on investment through resource mobilisation, influence, and strengthened organisational positioning.

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to have at least 7 years of experience in a similar role providing regional or global technical advice on issues pertaining to mixed migration within an international NGO or UN agency. In addition to expertise in mixed migration, qualified candidates will have generalist knowledge across DRC’s core sectors, will be well versed in programme design and implementation, and be adept in engaging in policy-related discussions.

All employees should master DRC's core competencies: Communicating, Taking the lead, Collaborating, Striving for excellence and Demonstrating integrity.

Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required

• At least 7 years of experience in a similar technical advisory role for an international NGO or UN agency.
• Demonstrated experience leading the design and implementation of mixed migration strategies and programming.
• Demonstrated experience contributing to external representation and policy-related discussions pertaining to the protection and assistance of people in mixed migration situations.
• Understanding of legal and policy frameworks applicable to situations of mixed migration.
• Master’s degree in political science, international development, economics or other relevant field

We Offer

Contract length: DRC will offer an initial 1-year contract with the possibility to extend into a longer-term position pending funding.

Workplace: Copenhagen, Denmark (Lyngbyvej 100, 2100 Copenhagen Ø, just by Ryparken station)

Start date: As soon as possible

The position is temporary based on donor funding available

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the agreement between DRC and AC. This is a national position for which local terms and conditions apply.

Application process

All pplicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 26 February 2026. We expect to conduct interviews online on the week of the 9-13 March

Further information

For questions regarding the vacancy please contact Head of Response Platforms, Hara Caracostas: hara.caracosts@drc.ngo

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.