Job: Internship in Oxfam Denmark’s Education Team – autumn 2024

Do you want to contribute to fighting poverty and inequality in the world? Are you interested in education, human rights, and international development? Do you see education as important for developing people and societies? Then you might be the intern that we would like to engage in Oxfam’s education work. 

Background
Oxfam Denmark is part of the international confederation, Oxfam, that works to fight extreme inequality in the world. As an intern, you will contribute to this work in developing countries, globally and in Denmark. 

Possible tasks 

• Analysis, mapping, and documentation of education-related topics and processes
• Support project-related work within the education thematic area 
• Communication work, including newsletters, case stories, text, and visual presentations
• Support planning and facilitating events, workshops, and processes related to our education work – both online and physical 
• Follow national and international task teams in and outside Oxfam
• Support in developing and maintaining databases and statistics   

Competences needed

• You are currently undertaking a university degree in a relevant field
• You are interested in education and international development
• You are strategic and capable of working independently and as part of a team to reach a common goal
• You possess good writing skills and are able to communicate complex issues in a simple and understandable way – both orally and in writing
• You speak and write English fluently
• You like being part of a team of good colleagues and engage in social activities

Competences – nice to have 

• French or Spanish language skills 
• Experience in using MS Excel and creating/maintaining databases
• Experience in setting up and using online/digital learning platforms such as Zoom or MS Teams or PADLET/MIRO

What do we offer?
As an intern at Oxfam Denmark, you will gain thorough insight into an organisation that works for a better and more equal world by fighting poverty. You will get exciting tasks and new challenges, that can make a difference. At the same time, you will participate in the daily life of the organisation, joint meetings and processes and thus get an insight into organisational processes. Moreover, you will be part of a dynamic and fun workplace with a large international network. 

Conditions
We prefer the internship to be full time (37 hours/week). However, we are flexible in relation to your studies and job situation, so a 30-hour internship is possible. The length of the internship is five months with an expected start date: 02 September 2024. The internship is unpaid but daily lunches are provided for free.

If you want to know more
Read more about requirements and conditions for interns at Oxfam Denmark on Become an intern at Oxfam Denmark

If you have further questions, please contact Team leader for the Education Team, Irene Fredriksson [email protected] 

How to apply?
Please submit your application and CV in English using the Apply button. Application deadline is 09 April 2024, and personal interviews will be conducted shortly after the deadline.

Oxfam Denmark considers diversity an asset and encourages everyone, regardless of age, gender, religion, sexuality, disability or ethnicity, to apply for vacancies. Oxfam Denmark applies feminist principles in our work and is obligated to prevent any kind of unwanted behaviour at the workplace, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, as well as lacking integrity.

About Oxfam Denmark and Oxfam International
Oxfam Denmark is an independent and member-based development organisation. Through education, support for civil society and in cooperation with our partners, we combat inequality and poverty in the global south. Together with 20+ other organizations, we form the Oxfam International Confederation, one of the world’s largest and most influential development organizations. In Denmark, we are a clear and significant player in the public debate on tax havens, rising inequality and the right to education.
Read more about Oxfam Denmark at About us

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