Location: Copenhagen (DCA HQ)
Duration: 1 September 2026 – 31 January 2027
Department: DCA Country Office Palestine
Reports to: International Coordinator
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About the position
About the position
We are seeking a motivated and committed intern to support the advocacy work of our Palestine Country Office and joint advocacy campaigns. The internship offers an opportunity to contribute to human rights-based advocacy related to Palestine, working closely with the advocacy team.
The intern will support research, trends analysis, coordination, communications, and project management tasks, contributing to campaigns and policy engagement at the global level.
Key responsibilities
Key responsibilities
Support advocacy, policy and research work related to Palestine, including trends analysis and background researchContribute to campaign and country-specific messaging and policy developmentAssist with research for reports, briefing notes, and advocacy toolsSupport day-to-day project management, including planning and preparation of meetings, workshops, and eventsAssist engagement and coalition-building efforts with civil society networks and partners across European capitalsSupport communications, press, social media, and campaign activities to maximise visibility and outreachContribute to monitoring, evaluation, and learning activitiesProofreading, light translation, and other ad-hoc administrative tasks as needed
Support advocacy, policy and research work related to Palestine, including trends analysis and background research
Contribute to campaign and country-specific messaging and policy development
Assist with research for reports, briefing notes, and advocacy tools
Support day-to-day project management, including planning and preparation of meetings, workshops, and events
Assist engagement and coalition-building efforts with civil society networks and partners across European capitals
Support communications, press, social media, and campaign activities to maximise visibility and outreach
Contribute to monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities
Proofreading, light translation, and other ad-hoc administrative tasks as needed
Required qualifications and skills
Required qualifications and skills
Knowledge of the context in Palestine and Israel, including the latest political and humanitarian developmentsProficiency in English, both written and spokenAnalytical skills, with the ability to synthesise complex informationAbility to use social media platforms for communications, and campaignsExperience with document-sharing platforms (e.g. Google Drive, SharePoint) and project management tools (e.g. Trello or similar)Organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlinesAttention to detail, particularly in writing, editing, and proofreadingAbility to work independently as well as collaboratively in an international team
Knowledge of the context in Palestine and Israel, including the latest political and humanitarian developments
Proficiency in English, both written and spoken
Analytical skills, with the ability to synthesise complex information
Ability to use social media platforms for communications, and campaigns
Experience with document-sharing platforms (e.g. Google Drive, SharePoint) and project management tools (e.g. Trello or similar)
Organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Attention to detail, particularly in writing, editing, and proofreading
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in an international team
Desired assets
Desired assets
Background in international relations, political science, human rights, development studies, or related fieldsFamiliarity with civil society organisations and public campaignsExperience supporting communications or advocacy activities
Background in international relations, political science, human rights, development studies, or related fields
Familiarity with civil society organisations and public campaigns
Experience supporting communications or advocacy activities
Personal qualities
Personal qualities
Interest in human rights and international advocacyCultural sensitivity and ability to work in sensitive contextsProactive, flexible, and willing to learn
Interest in human rights and international advocacy
Cultural sensitivity and ability to work in sensitive contexts
Proactive, flexible, and willing to learn
What we offer
What we offer
Hands-on experience in international advocacy and policy workExposure to joint advocacy campaignsA collaborative and international working environment at DCA’s HQWorking space at our HQ and IT equipmentFree access to DCA’s canteen and lunch scheme
Hands-on experience in international advocacy and policy work
Exposure to joint advocacy campaigns
A collaborative and international working environment at DCA’s HQ
Working space at our HQ and IT equipment
Free access to DCA’s canteen and lunch scheme
Please note: This internship is unpaid and must be undertaken as part of an ongoing university curriculum, based on a framework agreement with a university institution.
Please note: This internship is unpaid and must be undertaken as part of an ongoing university curriculum, based on a framework agreement with a university institution.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a brief cover letter by Friday, 1 May. Interviews are scheduled to take place between 11–22 May. Only applications that meet the above requirements will be considered, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Friday, 1 May
We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or ethnic background. 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.
For further information regarding DCA, please visit our website at: [xxxxx]
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Information og data
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Jobbet er oprettet på vores service den 15.4.2026, men kan have været deaktiveret og genaktiveret igen.
