Intern with Emergency Unit

Are you looking for an enriching internship opportunity with one of the world’s largest NGOs?  Then you might be our new intern for the Spring semester.

Who are we?

The Emergency Unit (EMU) provides emergency support to operations and sits within the department of Strategy, Program and Results at DRC HQ. The EMU at HQ comprises of the Head of Emergencies (Head of Unit), 2-3 Global Emergency Advisors and 1 Global Emergency Specialist and an Access Advisor. The Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) sector lead also sits within the Emergency Unit. The EMU manages a team of around 13 roving emergency specialists (EMPACT).

About the internship

The intern will be part of the Emergency Unit and will assist its colleagues with various Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM), Access and Emergency related tasks. Tasks include:

• Support in the maintenance and communication of CCCM tools, resources and updates, including providing relevant materials to Country Operations upon request, and supporting exchange and learning within a global Community of Practice.
• Assist in data collection and the preparation of information to support CCCM thematic outputs or reviews, liaising with Shelter colleagues where appropriate, including conducting desk reviews on specific topics, drafting reports and findings.
• Support in the delivery of Access and Engagement thematic initiatives. This includes desk reviews on specific topics, key informant interviews with field staff, drafting of reports and findings. Topics may include: Civil Military Coordination, Counter Terrorism and Legislation, International Humanitarian Law.
• Support in the maintenance and communication of Access and Engagement tools, policies and updates, including managing communication channels, quarterly updates etc.
• Support in the desk analysis of fragile humanitarian contexts, including media monitoring and trend analysis. 
• Support in information management and internal communication of DRC's emergency responses, including drafting and filing documents, and keeping the intranet pages updated.
• Assist in planning, facilitating, and documenting Real-Time and After-Action Reviews of emergency responses. 
• Support with administration tasks to enable the effective coordination of DRC’s roving emergency team to countries experiencing emergencies (EMPACT).

We offer flexibility in the type of tasks, so you also have the possibility to influence the tasks, subject to what is relevant for your study program. As an intern in the DRC Emergency Unit, we offer you the opportunity to:

• Gain experience working in an internationally recognized humanitarian NGO

• Work independently and with a lot of responsibility
• Be part of an enthusiastic and dynamic team
• Gain knowledge of the humanitarian system

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to commit to the values and Code of Conduct of the Danish Refugee Council, to be able to work independently and proactively and to handle challenges in a constructive way, and to be able to work as part of a team. We also expect you to be a strong communicator, open-minded and flexible towards the different tasks assigned to you.

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

To apply for the internship, you must meet the following requirements:

• Relevant educational background for example in international law, social work, public administration, international relations, development, political science or other social sciences relevant to DRC’s core sectors in Emergencies (CCCM, Protection, WASH, Shelter & Infrastructure, Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding).
• Interest in conflict and displacement, fragile states, and humanitarian emergencies.
• Detail-oriented and organized approach
• Be fluent in spoken and written English.

It is a requirement that you are enrolled in a university for the duration of the internship period to be considered for the internship.

We offer

Contract length: 4-6 months subject to study requirements and further dialogue

Workplace: DRC Headquarters located at Lyngbyvej 100, 2100 Østerbro, near Ryparken station.

Start date: Early January, ideally by 12 January 2026. We can be flexible on the start date.

Working hours: Approximately 30-37 hours per week, subject to study requirements and further dialogue. We offer flexibility when you have study obligations next to the internship.

The internship is not paid but we offer:

• 2,08 (unpaid) vacation days per month. The days can either be spent as you earn them or be accumulated.
• Free lunch in our canteen (subject to our canteen being open)
• Free participation in our summer party

Please note that if you do not have the right to work in Denmark (through nationality or existing work visa), you will need to apply for it should you be selected for the internship. DRC will support with the process, but please note it can take up to three months from initiating the process. You can read more here.

Application process

All applicants must send a cover letter, an updated CV in English as well as documentation that you are enrolled in a university (including for the anticipated period of the internship). If you are applying for more than one internship with DRC, please indicate so in your cover letter.

Closing date for applications: 24 November 2025. We expect to conduct interviews online in early December 2025.

Further information

For questions regarding the internship please contact Nadja Leuenberger (nadja.leuenberger@drc.ngo).

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