About the Position

Economic Recovery Intern (2 Positions)

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home.

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 6500 staff. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.

All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

Responsibilities

Provide supervised field and administrative support for KFW and EU Economic Recovery activities, including community engagement, registration/verification, assessments, training support, data entry, documentation, and follow-up.
Learn DRC/donor procedures through coaching and gradually perform basic assistant-level tasks without approval, budget-holding, cash-handling, or final beneficiary-selection authority.
Support implementation of KFW and EU Economic Recovery activities according to approved workplans, SOPs, and tools under close supervision.
Assist in community entry, sensitization, beneficiary registration, verification, needs assessments, market assessments, CBPP/NRM consultations, and feedback collection.
Support trainings and livelihood activities, including life skills, business skills, vocational training, agriculture/post-harvest, SRFF, women groups, WUCs, biogas, and business follow-up.
Prepare/check field documentation and support Kobo/Excel data entry, cleaning, uploading, and archiving for beneficiary, training, distribution, and monitoring records.
Support field monitoring, coaching visits, and beneficiary communication, and escalate protection, access, quality, or implementation issues immediately.
Assist coordination with local authorities, community committees, women representatives, BCHR/NMO, service providers, and relevant DRC teams.
Apply DRC Code of Conduct, PSEAH, safeguarding, data protection, AAP, do-no-harm, and safe referral principles, and follow safety instructions.

Requirements

Fresh graduate or early-career candidate from Al Turbah / Al Shamayatien or nearby targeted areas.
Graduation year should not be more than three years before the application date.
No previous formal humanitarian experience is required; volunteering, community work, data collection, or field support is an advantage.
Highly motivated, disciplined, willing to learn, and enthusiastic about humanitarian work and women economic empowerment.
Basic understanding of the local context and culturally appropriate communication with women and community members.
Basic computer skills are required, especially MS Word, Excel, email, and smartphone/Kobo data collection; basic English is preferred.
Able to carry out field visits to targeted communities, respect confidentiality, and maintain professional boundaries with beneficiaries and partners.

We Offer

Contract length: December 31, 2026
Position Band: Non-management band. Reports to the Recovery Team Leader
Start date: ASAP
Duty station: Al Turbah, Yemen
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s National Terms of Employment.

About the Company

Founded in 1956, the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is Denmark’s largest, and a leading international NGO. We have continuously been ranked as one of the best NGOs in the world and are one of the few with a specific expertise in forced displacement. In over 30 countries, we protect, advocate, and build sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement-affected people and communities.

By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of over 6,000 employees. 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 to 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.

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.

Application Process

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Closing date for applications: July 16, 2026. Recruitment process is planned to start in maximum 2 weeks after the closing date.

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

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