Student Assistant to International NGO

About the Position

Student Assistant to International NGO

Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a student assistant to join our Commercial Contracts Team at HQ in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Responsibilities

The student assistant will be working closely with our advisors but is also expected to be able to work independently. The student assistant is expected to primarily support the business development side. Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• Support our advisors in identifying project opportunities, and prepare overview of relevant donor strategies
• Assist with internal data management
• Support in writing project references
• Add to and maintain our CV database
• Assist with development and maintenance of our intranet and SharePoint sites
• In connection with specific bids, assist with collecting and developing required documentation
• Any other ad hoc tasks

Requirements

Required

• Enrolment in higher education, e.g. university
• Have completed at least two years of higher education
• Confirm that you have the required permits to work and live in Denmark
• Fluency in both written and spoken English
• Commitment to the values and Code of Conduct of the Danish Refugee Council

Desirable

• Interest in humanitarian assistance and international development
• Being systematic
• Eye for detail, and good written and verbal communication skills
• Experienced user of Office 365
• Ability to organize your own work, and to balance and prioritize different tasks
• Being a team player with good interpersonal and intercultural skills

We Offer

• Contract length: Depending on study enrolment
• Working hours: 15 hours a week
• Work location: Lyngbyvej 100, 2100 Copenhagen Ø (right by Ryparken station)
• Start date: As soon as possible

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the agreement between DRC and HK. This is a national position for which local terms and conditions apply.

About the Company

Founded in 1956, Danish Refugee Council 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

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.

Closing date for applications: 25 June, 2026

Further information

For questions regarding the vacancy please contact [email protected].

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.