Economic Recovery and MEAL Intern

Are you looking for an exciting internship opportunity with one of the world’s largest humanitarian NGOs? Then you might be our new intern for the Fall semester with DRC’s Global Economic Recovery and Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)Team.

About the job
The Global Economic Recovery Team leads the strategic and technical directions of DRC’s Economic Recovery (EcRec) core sector. In DRC, this sector offers a holistic package of services through the three mutually reinforcing sub-sectors of Food Security, Financial Inclusion and Decent Livelihoods. Our goal is to contribute to the coverage of immediate needs (life-saving assistance), while supporting people to (re)build their autonomy and dignity as early as possible following their displacement.
The global team also hosts DRC’s global Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) Advisor. CVA is DRC’s preferred modality of assistance as it gives people the autonomy to prioritize their own needs whether it's food, medicine, or education. This flexibility preserves dignity and is consistently preferred by communities in diverse contexts.

We work in close collaboration with the Global Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Division which focuses on evidence; its analysis, documentation, and sharing. Through joint EcRec and MEAL initiatives, we strive to build a robust evidence base of our Economic Recovery and CVA programming, learning from field operations about the interventions that have the most positive impact on people affected by displacement.

About the internship
The purpose of this internship is to support the team’s work on data, learning, and knowledge management, with a particular focus on strengthening tools and processes related to the Self-Reliance Index .

The internship will assist our global teams in five main tasks:

• Institutionalization of the use of the Self-Reliance Index. This will include supporting the development of a dashboard to analyze the data on self-reliance generated at country level and, assisting in the coordination and logistical aspects of the rollout of the Self-Reliance Index across country operations
• Support in the compilation of DRC’s global aggregated results
• Enhance Portfolio Mapping and Knowledge Management for both the Economic Recovery sector and CVA programming
• Support collaboration with MEAL and other teams on data and information management initiatives
• Contribute to ad hoc research, analysis, and internal communication products

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
To be successful in this role we expect you to be interested in evidence generation and analysis, as well as knowledge management. If your area of focus relates to the outcomes the Economic Recovery sector contributes to, this will be an advantage.

Moreover, we also expect the following:

• Strong ability for analytical thinking
• Solid research skills
• An ability to express evidence well in writing and verbally
• Adaptability and commitment to constant learning
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 will be a big asset.
  
  

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: Mid August. 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. A pplications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: June 30 . We expect to conduct interviews July 14

Further information
For questions regarding the vacancy please contact [contact person]. 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.

Application deadline: Apply no later than 30. June 2026

Location: Copenhagen