TALENTED INTERNS TO DANISH DEMINING GROUP'S FIELD OFFICES- APPLY

Overall objective

DDG is looking for interns who are interested in working at one of our field offices. This could be in Somaliland, Jordan, or another location. Nationals for the host country are encouraged to apply.

The intern will be working with assistance to our programmes on Mine Action and Armed Violence Reduction, by doing research and writing tasks as well as providing general assistance to the team at the field office. The intern’s academic interest and competences will be considered when developing the Terms of Reference for the internship. 

Background

Danish Demining Group (DDG) is a department under Danish Refugee Council (DRC). Our mandate is to recreate a safe environment where people can live without the threat of landmines, unexploded ordnance and small arms and light weapons. In addition to humanitarian demining, DDG implements programmes on Armed Violence Reduction and Community Safety. 

DDG offers the intern the opportunity:

• To gain experience from working with Mine Action and Armed Violence Reduction in the field
• To work independently with different tasks and do research in the field
• To be a part of a small dynamic team in an interesting environment

DDG expect the intern to:

• Commit to the values and Code of Conduct of Danish Demining Group (DDG)
• Be able to work independently and handle challenges in a positive way
• Be flexible in terms of way of working

Qualifications
All interns should be able to meet the following requirements:• Enlisted at a university for a relevant education 
• Completed minimum two years of higher education
• Fluency in both written and spoken English
Conditions:
Availability: 15 January 2013
Duration: Approx. 4 months

Application process
Submit your CV including minimum two references, official transcript of your completed courses at your university and a motivation letter of no more than one page by clicking on “Apply” on this page. Please mention two or three projects or fields of interest that you would like to work with.
Please submit your application, in English and marked “Interns to field offices – DDG”, no later than Thursday 28 November 2013. 
All applications will be reviewed through a fair process of selection. Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.