Partnership Officer | Danish Refugee Council

Partnership Officer | Danish Refugee Council Skip navigation Menu Donate Where we work What we do Resources About us Search EN English Back Where we work DRC Danish Refugee Council operates around the world. Read more East Africa & Great Lakes West & North Africa Americas Asia Europe Middle East Core Sectors Providing support and solutions for refugees and displaced people within four core sectors. Read more Innovation DRC Standby Roster Civil Society Engagement Mixed Migration Centre News Find press releases, news and feature stories from around the world. Read more Documents Events Tenders The organisation DRC Danish Refugee Council is a private humanitarian organisation, founded in 1956. Read more Strategic Framework Partners and donors Work with us Contact Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified Partnerships Officer to drive our global resource mobilization efforts. Within DRC’s business development and fundraising pillar, the Global Foundations & Institutional Donors (GFID) section leads the organization’s global strategic partnership work. GFID's role is to ensure DRC takes a consistent, well-coordinated approach to prepositioning donors, institutional and foundation alike, and keep track of funding opportunities across the organization. This spans DRC's engagement with institutional donors, such as the European Commission, UN agencies, and bilateral humanitarian and development donors, as well as its growing work with foundations and high-net-worth individuals. In doing so, GFID works alongside the rest of the department to build DRC's capacity and ambition to find, grow, and deepen partnerships and fundraising activities. About the job The role supports the GFID team, particularly the Head of GFID and Senior Partnership Advisors, who work across Institutional Donor and Foundation partnerships. You will take the lead in coordinating across the team's workstreams. You will be expected to work with a high degree of autonomy, exercising sound judgement in prioritizing tasks, managing competing deadlines, and representing GFID. You will also work closely with colleagues in HQ, across HQ hubs, and in country offices, and provide guidance and support to junior colleagues and interns on specific tasks and projects. Your main duties and responsibilities will be: Global Foundations (50%): Institutional Donors (Netherlands MFA and non-core donors) (25%): Cross-cutting tasks (25%) About you We are looking for a proactive and organized individual, who can work independently while collaborating effectively with others. In addition, we expect the following: Required Desirable All employees are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies: Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process. Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback. Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly. Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. We offer Contract length: 12 months Work location: Lyngbyvej 100, 2100 Copenhagen Ø, just by Ryparken station Start date: As soon as possible The position is temporary, and any extension of the contract is subject to the availability of funding. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the agreement between DRC and the relevant union agreement. This is a national position for which local terms and conditions apply. Please note that you need to have the right to work in Denmark (through nationality or existing work visa) to be considered for this role. Application process All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV in English (no longer than four pages) as well as degree certificate. Applications sent by email will not be considered. Closing date for applications: 2 August 2026. We expect to conduct interviews the following week. Further information For questions regarding the vacancy please contact Samuel Dillon (samuel.dillon@drc.ngo). We will do our best to respond to as many inquiries as possible. For more information about the Danish Refugee Council, please visit our website drc.ngo. Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment regardless of personal characteristics or attributes. Apply Now Info RegionEurope CountryDenmark WorkplaceCopenhagen ContractNational contract Published16 Jul 2026 Deadline02 Aug 2026 Job ID176407 Apply Now DRC as an employer Founded in 1956, DRC Danish Refugee Council is Denmark’s largest, and a leading international NGO. We have continuously been ranked as one of the best NGOs in the world - and are one of the few with a specific expertise in forced displacement. In over 30 countries, we protect, advocate and build sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement-affected people and communities. By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of over 6,000 employees. We pride ourselves on our: DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process. Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer and we consider all applicants based on individual merit and qualifications, regardless of personal characteristics or attributes. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce, aiming for a 50% balance of men and women in management roles and ensuring that at least 50% of management roles are filled by national staff. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive team is crucial for achieving our organizational goals and making a positive impact on the communities we serve. Search Our sites DRC organization Help Refugees Now Asylum counseling Integration consultancy Volunteer in Denmark Online store Mixed Migration Centre The socials Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Bluesky Legal info Privacy Cookies Accessibility Terms of Use Code of Conduct About us Founded in 1956, the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has worked for 70 years to support displaced people in their pursuit of a dignified life. As Denmark’s largest humanitarian NGO and a leading international organization, DRC works in nearly 30 countries with a dedicated team of around 6,000 employees and thousands of volunteers. In a world of growing displacement and complex crises, DRC’s mission is more relevant than ever: to protect, advocate for, and enable sustainable futures for those forced to flee. Contact us © 2026 Danish Refugee Council