ICARS brings together a multidisciplinary, international team working to address the global challenge of antimicrobial resistance.
For insights into current initiatives and impact, view the 2025 Year in Review.
Application due 24/06/2026
Position Finance and Grant Manager
Location Copenhagen, Denmark
As an experienced Finance and Grant Manager, you will assist the Director of Operations in relation to budgeting, accounting and financial reporting. Furthermore, you will give administrative support to the Science and Programmes Department in ensuring that ICARS effectively delivers its projects and meet all accounting and reporting requirements from funders. You will work in close collaboration with ICARS’ Finance Assistants who assist with the day-to-day operational and administrative tasks, the Finance Coordinator who is coordinating financial aspects of downstream grants and project payments, and the State Administration which supports ICARS in processing transactions. ICARS previously has purchased accounting services from the Ministry of the Interior and Health and in 2026 is transitioning these tasks in house. You will also work in close collaboration with ICARS Human Resource and Compliance team and Grant Managers.
Application due 03/06/2026
Position Director of Operations
Location Copenhagen, Denmark
As Director of Operations, you will have overall responsibility for ICARS’ operational functions, including finance, HR, IT, governance and compliance. Reporting to the Executive Director and serving as part of the senior leadership team, you will play a central role in strengthening organisational coherence, translating strategic priorities into effective systems, and ensuring high standards of financial management, risk control and administrative practice. Internally, you will lead and develop an inclusive, high-performing organisation with a strong focus on collaboration, governance and financial sustainability.
Application due 25/02/2026
Position Executive Director
Location Copenhagen, Denmark
As Executive Director, you will have overall responsibility for ICARS’ strategic, organisational and external leadership. In close cooperation with the Board of Directors, you will translate the organisation’s mission into a clear strategy and ensure continued delivery of high-quality, evidence-based results. You will represent ICARS internationally and act as the organisation’s most senior ambassador towards governments, multilateral organisations, donors and strategic partners. Internally, you will lead and develop an inclusive, high-performing organisation with a strong focus on collaboration, governance and financial sustainability.
Application due 27/02/2026
Position Full-time
Location Nairobi, Kenya
Together with other members of the ICARS Team, Science Advisors at ICARS Africa will support the development and management of its Africa project portfolio at the science-policy interface. They will provide technical guidance to project partners, lead activities for two donor-funded programs (Wellcome and EDCTP), and ensure timely reporting. Advisors will also promote ICARS’ mission by representing the organisation, building regional networks, strengthening capacity, and contributing to evidence generation and reporting on AMR. Additionally, they will assist the ICARS Africa Team Lead in establishing the new office and developing partnerships, including with Amref Health Africa.
Application due 02/03/2026
Position Full-time
Location Copenhagen, Denmark
The maternity cover as Administrative Assistant is to predominantly support the work in the Science Team. The position entails administrative support for staff members, the Team Lead and Science Director including project related administration and meeting support.
Are you a skilled Administrative Assistant with interest and experience in working in an international organisation targeted at mitigating antimicrobial resistance globally? Would you like to help support effective administration practices in this type of an environment? Then you may be one of our new administrative staff.
Application due 05/03/2026
Position Full-time
Location Copenhagen, Denmark
ICARS is looking for a Science Officer. The position is permanent, full-time, and based in the Human Health Team in ICARS HQ in Copenhagen, Denmark. The Science Officer will, together with the members of the ICARS team, contribute to the development and management of ICARS’ portfolio of projects with Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs).
The Science Officer will contribute to effective project scoping, sound project management, including coordination of external consultants, groups, and activities, follow-up on achievement of targets and deliverables, and consideration of the behavioural and economic consequences of AMR mitigation, with a primary focus on the human health sector.
Application due 10/12/2025
Position Part-time Student Assistant
Are you structured, service-minded and motivated to support a global health mission? Do you want hands-on experience working in an international organization? ICARS is looking for a dedicated student assistant to support our Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) team.
Application due 10/1/2026
Position Full-time
As the Team Lead at ICARS Africa, you will head the development of this new entity in ICARS both in terms of scientific and operational activities. Furthermore, you will lead on the development of the partnership between ICARS and Amref Health Africa and with other institutions in Africa. You will report to the Director of Science (based in ICARS HQ in Copenhagen, Denmark) and manage a small team (to begin with 2–3 staff members) and oversee the scientific and operational activities, including project support, training, knowledge exchange, data analysis, events participation and organisation and stakeholder engagement. Working closely with the Director of Science, the Director of Operations and regional partners, you will ensure that ICARS Africa delivers on its strategies and commitments across the continent and thereby contributes to the delivery of the overall strategy for ICARS.
Application due 27/02/2026
Position Consultancy
Group Procurement at the Ministry of Interior and Health welcomes you to the tender regarding the procurement 200410911, Advertisement of expert technical consultant services for ICARS AMR-mitigating projects in low- and middle-income countries
All correspondence between the tenderer and Group Procurement must take place via EU-Supply.
Application due 02/12/2025
Position Administrative Officer
ICARS is expanding, and this is a newly created role in our Finance team. Are you a skilled finance assistant with hands-on experience and strong attention to detail? Do you have excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and manage multiple deadlines reliably? Would you like to work in a global organisation with colleagues from around the world, supporting our Finance team? If yes, we look forward to receiving your application.
Application due 10/12/2025
Position Part-time Student Assistant
Are you structured, service-minded and motivated to support a global health mission? Do you want hands-on experience working in an international organization? ICARS is looking for a dedicated student assistant to support our Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) team.
Application due 10/1/2026
Position Full-time
As the Team Lead at ICARS Africa, you will head the development of this new entity in ICARS both in terms of scientific and operational activities. Furthermore, you will lead on the development of the partnership between ICARS and Amref Health Africa and with other institutions in Africa. You will report to the Director of Science (based in ICARS HQ in Copenhagen, Denmark) and manage a small team (to begin with 2–3 staff members) and oversee the scientific and operational activities, including project support, training, knowledge exchange, data analysis, events participation and organisation and stakeholder engagement. Working closely with the Director of Science, the Director of Operations and regional partners, you will ensure that ICARS Africa delivers on its strategies and commitments across the continent and thereby contributes to the delivery of the overall strategy for ICARS.
