Shelter & Settlements, WASH and Infrastructure Intern - Denmark

Europe

Denmark

Copenhagen

National contract

04 Nov 2025

24 Nov 2025

174688

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 January 2026 Join us on our exciting mission to strengthen the newly established Shelter & Settlements, WASH and Infrastructure 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.

Who are we?

The Shelter & Settlements, WASH and Infrastructure Team is a newly established global team at DRC, bringing together these three technical areas for the first time.

We deliver integrated Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Shelter, and Infrastructure programming to respond to the immediate and long-term needs of displacement-affected populations. As crises become increasingly complex and protracted—exacerbated by climate shocks, conflict, and urbanization—ensuring access to safe shelter, water, sanitation, and basic infrastructure has never been more critical.

DRC's approach goes beyond emergency relief to ensure dignified, sustainable access to essential services throughout the displacement cycle. We support the development of risk-informed, inclusive, and climate-resilient settlements that reduce protection risks (such as gender-based violence and disease outbreaks), prevent secondary displacement, and enable long-term recovery. From emergency WASH access and shelter assistance to climate-adaptive infrastructure and sustainable settlement planning, DRC's work promotes dignity, safety, and resilience for displaced communities.

The team provides strategic, technical, and operational support to DRC's global operations and builds staff and partner capacity in these areas. We ensure timely, relevant, and high-quality delivery of assistance, foster coherence in technical approaches, enable cross-country learning, and promote innovation and strategic partnerships.

We work closely with DRC's Global Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Division, focusing on evidence generation, analysis, documentation, and dissemination. Together, we aim to build a robust evidence base for our Shelter & Settlements, WASH and Infrastructure programming—learning from field operations about what has the greatest positive impact on people affected by displacement.

About the internship

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:

• Support with Knowledge Management for the Shelter & Settlements, WASH and Infrastructure Team, including developing, updating and maintaining the database of regional Shelter operations [FL1] and programs as well as the database of technical focal points.
• Support with the design and development of the Insight intranet platform with relevant maps, tools, and resources to make sector information more accessible across DRC.
• Collecting and analyzing data from country offices to support baseline studies, surveys, and the development of the Global Sector Strategy (2026–2030), aligned with DRC's Theory of Change and Response Framework.
• Assisting in the planning and delivery of internal webinars to showcase sector achievements, enhance visibility, and support global knowledge exchange.
• Contributing to the development of communications and fundraising materials, including case studies that highlight key programs and both emergency and long-term interventions.
• Supporting coordination activities, minute-taking, and maintenance of internal knowledge-sharing platforms (MS Teams, Facebook Workplace, WhatsApp, etc.) for the newly established Global Community of Practice.
• Assisting with research and learning 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 in order for the duration of the internship period to be considered for the internship.

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

We offer

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

Workplace: DRC Headquarters located in Lyngbyvej 100, 2100 Copenhagen Ø

Start date: 12th January 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 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. If you are applying for more than one internship with DRC, please indicate so in your cover letter.

Closing date for applications: 24th November 2025. We expect to conduct interviews shortly thereafter, commencing with online interviews.

Further information

For questions regarding the internship please contact Dipti Hingorani

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