Internship in Oxfam Denmark’s Education Team – Autumn 2025

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. 

Internship assignments

• 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
• Experience with AI and digital tools for layout such as CANVA 

We offer

Working hours are 37 hours (full time) per week and the duration of the internship is 5 months starting 01 September 2025. We are flexible in terms of adapting working hours to your studies and student jobs. Read more about the requirements and conditions for doing an internship at Oxfam Denmark at Internship at Oxfam Denmark.

You will get a thorough insight into an organization that seeks to make the world a better place for the poorest and most marginalized people through advocacy and information work. You will be part of a dynamic, committed and fun workplace in Copenhagen with great opportunities for professional development and networking with our other interns.

In September, the organization will move to a new location at Lyngbyvej 100, 2100 Copenhagen Ø, close to Ryparken S-train station.

As we cannot offer our interns a salary, it is a requirement that you receive SU. However, we offer you a free lunch scheme (mainly vegetarian) and the opportunity to participate in morning yoga once a week.

Application process

Click on the Apply button and submit your application and CV to us as soon as possible and no later than 26 March 2025. We conduct interviews shortly after the deadline.

If you have further questions, you are welcome to contact Senior Education Advisor, Charlotte Beyer chb@oxfam.dk.

Please note that we do not accept applications outside of our recruitment system. We encourage everyone qualified to apply for the position – regardless of ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or age.

To be employed by Oxfam, you will need to sign the Code of Conduct and Anti-Corruption policies, and we will obtain your criminal and child abuse records.

About Oxfam Denmark

We have the world's best case and high ambitions. Oxfam Denmark is an independent and member-based development organisation. Through education, support for civil society and in collaboration with our partners, we fight inequality and poverty in the Global South. Together with 20+ other organisations, we make up the Oxfam International Confederation, one of the world's largest and most influential development organisations. In Denmark, we are a clear and significant player in the public debate on tax havens, increasing inequality, and the right to education.

You can read more about Oxfam Denmark at About Oxfam