Internship with the Shelter & Settlements, WASH and Infrastructure Sector

Are you looking for an exciting internship opportunity with one of the world’s largest NGOs? Then you might be our new intern starting in August 2026! Join us on our exciting mission to strengthen the newly established Shelter & Settlements, WASH and Infrastructure (SWI) Sector at DRC globally. You will engage with technical professionals across the organization and around the world, gaining valuable insight into DRC’s work for people affected by displacement.

 

About the job

The overall objective of this internship is to assist our global team with enhanced knowledge management for the newly established core DRC sector. The specific tasks include:

 

• Contribute to the development of communications, visibility, and fundraising materials, including presentations, case studies, donor-facing products, and other content that strengthens external engagement, showcases SWI programming, and reinforces collaboration between SWI and PAER (Partnership, Advocacy, Engagement & Resource Mobilization)
• Support Knowledge Management for the SWI Team, including developing, updating and maintaining the database of regional operations, technical focal points, guidance and programmatic resources.
• Contribute to the identification, consolidation, harmonization, and dissemination of SWI case studies, Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs), technical tools, and learning resources across country operations.
• Support the maintenance of the SWI Insight intranet page, including uploading tools, guidance documents, maps, and other relevant resources to improve accessibility of sector information across DRC.
• Assist in the planning and facilitation of SWI Community of Practice meetings, webinars, and internal learning events to strengthen knowledge exchange and showcase sector achievements and innovations.
• Support coordination activities, minute-taking, and maintenance of internal communication and knowledge-sharing platforms (MS Teams, Facebook Workplace, WhatsApp, etc.) linked to the SWI Global Community of Practice.
• Support research, learning, and other cross-cutting initiatives as required.

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.

 

About you

We are looking for a motivated intern with strong analytical skills, an interest in the Shelter & Settlements and WASH sectors and enthusiasm for knowledge management and learning. You should be a good communicator, adaptable, and eager to learn in a dynamic global team. We are a vibrant and flexible team and encourage commitment to constant learning.

 

Required qualifications and skills:

• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to present evidence clearly in writing and verbally.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, Teams, SharePoint, etc.).
• Fluency in English (spoken and written)

 

Desirable skills:

• Basic knowledge of Shelter & Settlements, WASH, or related humanitarian sectors.
• Experience with information management and data analysis.
• Familiarity with digital collaboration tools (MS Teams, Zoom, Miro, Mentimeter, Kobo, Microsoft Forms, etc.).
• Familiarity with design and graphic tools (adobe package)

 

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

 

All employees and interns are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies: 

Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process. 

Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback. 

Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. 

Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly. 

Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

 

We offer

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

Work location: Lyngbyvej 100, 2100 Copenhagen Ø, just by Ryparken station

Start date: August 2026. We can be flexible on the start date.

Working hours: Approximately 30 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 year-end/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 upload a cover letter and an updated CV in English (no longer than four pages) as well as documentation that you are enrolled in a university. If you are applying for more than one internship with DRC, please indicate so in your cover letter.  Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 20th June 2026. We expect to conduct interviews shortly thereafter commencing with online interviews.

 

Further information 

For questions regarding the vacancy please contact Leandro Fernandez-Jardon; [email protected]  

We will do our best to respond to as many inquiries as possible.

For more information about the Danish Refugee Council, please visit our website drc.ngo.

Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment regardless of personal characteristics or attributes.

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