EU Partnership Intern - DRC Brussels, Representation Office

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is looking for an intern to support the partnership and engagement efforts towards Brussels-based EU decision makers. DRC Brussels is a small team working on partnership and advocacy towards EU institutions. You will be part of a small and dynamic team in Brussels, reporting to our EU Partnership Lead, working alongside and supporting the EU Partnership team, and collaborating with other team members including the Senior EU Advocacy Advisor, the Regional Finance Coordinator, and the EU Director.

About the job

You will collaborate with and provide support to colleagues at the DRC Brussels Representation, with a particular focus on the following tasks:

• Monitor developments, provide analyses, and inform relevant colleagues, on issues related to ECHO, MENA, INTPA, NEAR, and FPI funding as well as the EU’s role in different humanitarian crises and conflict-affected settings and the EU’s humanitarian and resilience policies.
• Support DRC quantitative/qualitative funding and performance analyses as well as analyses of policies and programming related to DRC EU partnership engagement.
• Maintain DRC’s ECHO and EC Development grant databases.
• Support with tasks related to both internal and external meetings, including virtual and in-person meetings of DRC country and HQ colleagues (e.g. logistics, scheduling, note-taking, briefing materials).
• Information gathering and drafting of internal and external written products (e.g. inputs for external questionnaires, guidance notes, donor-related tools).
• Support with stakeholder mapping and maintain contact lists for partnership outreach.
• Maintain InSite (intranet) pages for the team and other communication tools, including the quarterly DRC Brussels Newsletter.
• Create news briefings that synthesize daily developments relevant to DRC’s work.
• Formatting and proofreading documents, EU donor-related tools, and InSite pages.
• Other administrative support.

Additional tasks may be assigned based on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

About you

To be successful in this role, we expect you to have a strong interest in humanitarian operations, global displacement, and migration, as well as a good understanding of EU institutions and relevant legal frameworks. Excellent written and spoken English proficiency is essential.

Moreover, we expect the following:

Required

• University degree (bachelor required, master recommended) in law, social sciences, international development, humanitarian aid, or any other relevant degree.
• Be proficient in MS Office and Office 365, with a good understanding of the use of Excel to support data collection and perform funding analyses.
• Strong interpersonal and good communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Capacity to work in a systematic, well-organised, and structured manner.
• Have an eye for detail and strive to get the job done.

Desirable 

• Knowledge of, and interest in, international and EU humanitarian and development funding, as well as NGO funding and partnership engagement.
• Familiar with the work of civil society, non-governmental organizations, the United Nations, and/or EU institutions. 
• Working knowledge of written and spoken French.

Additional information

• Recent graduates and candidates with limited professional experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Individuals with a migration or refugee background are highly encouraged to apply.
• Please note that you must have the legal right to work in Belgium (through nationality or an existing work visa) to be considered for this role. DRC does not provide relocation support to Brussels.

We offer

• Paid internship for 6 months (Belgian Contract – “Contrat belge d’Immersion Professionelle”/CIP)
• Partial refund of monthly transportation costs
• Lunch vouchers
• Workplace: DRC Brussels, Avenue des Arts 7-8, 1210 Bruxelles (Belgium)
• Start date: 1 September 2026
• Duration: 6 months - with possibility to extend up to another 6 months

Application process

All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV in English . Apply online on our page Current Vacancies at Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 12 June 2026

Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of 29 June 2026. Please note that written assignments will be conducted during the week preceding the interviews.

Further information

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

DRC as an employer

By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of around 8000 employees in 40 countries. We pride ourselves on our:

• Professionalism, impact & expertise
• Humanitarian approach & the work we do
• Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution
• Culture, values & strong leadership
• Fair compensation & continuous development

DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/about-us/job-and-career/support-for-job-seekers.

Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer and we consider all applicants based on individual merit and qualifications, regardless of personal characteristics or attributes. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce, aiming for a 50% balance of men and women in management roles and ensuring that at least 50% of management roles are filled by national staff. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive team is crucial for achieving our organizational goals and making a positive impact on the communities we serve.