International Communications Intern
Folkekirkens Nødhjælp (DanChurchAid)
Do you want hands-on experience in an international NGO environment? Then we have an exciting opportunity for you as an intern at DanChurchAid headquarter in Copenhagen.
About The Position
As an International Communications Intern, you will join a dynamic and ambitious team working on press relations, political advocacy in Denmark, and international communication with key partners and donors such as the EU, UN, and Danish and international foundations.
Our team manages www.danchurchaid.org and multiple English-language social media channels while collaborating closely with our 19 country offices worldwide.
Together, we produce stories and document the results of our humanitarian and development work globally.
You’ll contribute by:
- Advising and collaborating with colleagues from offices in Asia, the Middle East, and Africa on video production, text creation, and graphic design for their channels.
- Creating high-quality content for www.danchurchaid.org and other DCA platforms, including news and feature articles, videos, and social media posts.
- Develop web themes for www.danchurchaid.org that bring together content from across countries – similar to the Humanitarian Mine Action theme: https://www.danchurchaid.org/what-we-do/danchurchaid-humanitarian-mine-action
- Supporting strategic communication efforts in collaboration with the General Secretariat team.
- You’ll work closely with dedicated staff and two other interns focusing on climate and political advocacy.
As an intern, you’ll experience a busy, fast-paced environment where you’ll gain insight into strategic communication and production processes.
You’ll be part of everyday work that blends politics, press, and content creation, and you’ll contribute directly to meaningful projects that showcase the impact of DanChurchAid’s work.
Your Qualifications
We are looking for an English and Danish speaking candidate with one or more of the following qualifications:
- Is proficient in Premiere Pro, WordPress, and photo editing tools.
- Has a proactive, creative approach to social media production
- Keen interest in global humanitarian and development work
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark.
Duration: 3-5 months, from February 1 2027
Working hours: Flexible
The position is unpaid, lunch included
How to Apply
Submit your application and CV (in English) by November 16th.
For further Information; Poul Kjar ([email protected], 41865975) or Mikkel Rytter Poulsen ([email protected], 50602043)
Work related travels are expected in this position.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, abilities or ethnic affiliation are encouraged to apply for the vacancy. DCA conducts an anti-terror check as part of the recruitment process. It is a prerequisite that you can pass this check and maintain this status throughout your employment with us. Everyone applying for a job with DCA must be ready to comply with our Code of Conduct, Staff Policy on Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment and our Child Safeguarding Policy.