EU Humanitarian Advocacy Assistant

About the Position

EU Humanitarian Advocacy Assistant - Brussels, Belgium

The DRC’s EU Representation office in Brussels aims to optimize DRC’s visibility towards, partnership with, and influence of the EU. The team engages with and provides concrete recommendations towards EU institutions to influence policies related to refugees and people affected by conflict and displacement, based on knowledge from DRC country operations worldwide. The EU Humanitarian Advocacy Assistant reports directly to the DRC Brussels Senior EU Advocacy Advisor and is part of a small, dynamic team located centrally in Brussels.

Together with other DRC representation offices, DRC Brussels is part of the Department for Partnership, Advocacy and Engagement and Resource Mobilisation (PAER) at DRC Headquarters.

Responsibilities

• Monitor developments, provide analyses, and inform relevant colleagues on issues related to humanitarian crises, fragile settings, and the displacement and conflict-affected populations within the geographic and thematic portfolio of DRC’s European Union advocacy and external engagement efforts.
• Draft internal and external products (policy briefs, advocacy messages, briefing notes, etc).
• Analyze DRC’s reports and relevant materials to inform the distribution of tailored messages to key EU stakeholders in Brussels.
• Support with stakeholder mapping and maintaining contact lists for advocacy outreach.
• Support with tasks related to logistics and coordination of both internal and external meetings.
• Maintain InSite (intranet) pages for the team and other internal and external communication tools, including the DRC EU internal Newsletter and DRC EU social media networks.
• Format and proofread documents, EU advocacy related tools, and Insite pages.
• Assist with attendance, note-taking, and follow-up actions from internal and external meetings.
• Other administrative tasks.

Additional tasks might be assigned depending on the qualifications of the successful candidate.

Requirements

Required

• University degree (bachelor required, master recommended) in law, social sciences, international development, humanitarian aid, or any other relevant degree.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Be effective in the use of MS Office and knowledge of/experience with Office 365.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Be able to work independently as well as in a team.
• Be able to work systematically and in a well-organized, structured manner.
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks with short deadlines.
• Be open to receiving and implementing constructive feedback.
• Have an eye for detail and strive to get the job done.

Desirable

• Knowledge of and interest in EU humanitarian advocacy, or previous experience in the humanitarian sector.
• Familiar with the work of civil society, non-governmental organizations, the United Nations, and/or EU institutions.
• Knowledge of a second of the DRC official languages (French, Spanish, or Arabic).

We Offer

• Paid internship for 6 months (Belgian Contract – “Contract Belge d’immersion professionelle”).
• Partial refund of monthly transportation costs.
• Lunch vouchers.
• Workplace: DRC Brussels, Avenue des Arts 7/8, 1210 Brussels, Belgium.
• Start date: 7 October 2026.
• Duration: 6 months – with possibility to extend up to another 6 months.

Application Process

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

Closing date for applications: Monday 15 June 2026.

Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of 6 July 2026. Please note that written assignments will be conducted during the week preceding the interviews.

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.