Internship with the DRC Global Protection Unit

Are you looking for an exciting internship opportunity with a large, global NGO - and are you interested in protection of refugees and displaced persons and their rights? Then you might be our new Intern for the Fall 2024 semester.

Who are we?

The Global Protection Unit (GPU) is situated in the Department of Strategy, Programme and Learning (SPL). The GPU leads and oversees DRC’s Protection work globally, amongst others through development and dissemination of policy, standards and guidance, protection programme quality assurance, technical field support and capacity building on protection policies, standards, guidance and tools, and advocacy efforts.

About the internship

The Intern will be a part of the GPU and support the Unit’s work on knowledge and information management, development, communication and dissemination of global Protection policy, standards and guidance, and the delivery of thematic events and training.

Under the guidance of GPU colleagues, the intern will support 1) Knowledge, information management and

documentation (30%); 2) Contribute to the development and rollout of policies and guidance (30%); and 3) Contribute to preparation and delivery of thematic and learning events (40%).

The tasks will include, but will not be limited to:

Information and Knowledge Management

• Information management, including analysis and surveys targeting protection colleagues
• Maintain and support the GPU knowledge management, including repository of policies, standards, and guidance and the Protection Sector’s intranet and website page.

Development and Rollout of Protection Policies & Guidance

• Develop and support GPU communication and rollout of protection policy & guidance efforts
• Contribute to the development and/or rollout of Protection policy and guidance (e.g. Protection programme design guidance rollout, Age, Gender and Diversity Mainstreaming guidance and training materials).

Preparation and Delivery of Thematic & Learning Events

• Support the development of webinars, trainings and meetings on Protection components and Age, Gender and Diversity Mainstreaming (AGDM)
• Contribute to preparation and delivery of thematic learning events, incl. the 4-day annual DRC Global Protection Training
• Coordinate and support GPU administrative tasks, including monthly meetings with the Regional Protection Coordinators.

We offer you the opportunity to:

• Gain experience from working in an internationally recognised humanitarian NGO
• Gain knowledge of international protection and humanitarian work
• Be part of an enthusiastic and dynamic team
• Work independently with assignments and create and complete your own development project

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 programme.

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to:

• Communicate clearly and be able to engage with colleagues from different cultures
• Thrive working as a part of a team and be able to work independently and handle challenges in a constructive and positive way
• Show attention to detail and commitment to delivering products of high quality
• Be proactive, open-minded and flexible towards the different tasks assigned to you, including being willing and interested in undertaking other ad hoc tasks, as required
• Commit to the values and Code of Conduct of the Danish Refugee Council

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

• Currently studying at BA or MA level
• Interest in humanitarian work, forced displacement, human rights and protection work
• Creative competencies and ability to think outside of the box, to identify and develop engaging and stimulating channels through which to communicate to different target groups
• Analytical skills and ability to grasp and communicate abstract concepts.

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

We offer

Contract length: 4-5 months subject to study requirements and further dialogue

Workplace: DRC Headquarters located Borgergade 10, Copenhagen

Start date: Early to mid-August 2024

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 winter/summer party (subject to dates)

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 yourself, should you be selected for the internship. This process 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. If you are applying for more than one internship with DRC, please indicate so in your cover letter. Apply online on our page: Current Vacancies at www.drc.ngo.

Closing date for applications: 24 April 2024. We expect to conduct interviews 6-17 May 2024.

Further information

For questions regarding the internship please contact Kathrine Starup, Head of Global Protection Unit, kathrine.starup@drc.ngo

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