Climate Learning and Market Systems Intern

Are you passionate about climate action, sustainable markets, and driving just transitions in fragile and conflict-affected settings? Join the Private Sector & Market Systems Team (PS&MS) at DanChurchAid (DCA) as our Climate Learning & Market Systems for Spring 2025. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to climate-focused development and humanitarian work through innovative partnerships and market-based solutions. 

You’ll work alongside a dynamic team engaging with private sector actors, public institutions, research bodies, and financial organizations to co-create models that promote responsible business conduct, green investments, and climate resilience. 

What We Do 

We design and implement collaborative approaches that integrate market systems development with climate adaptation, biodiversity protection, and environmental justice. Our work strengthens organizational and partner capacity, informs strategic development, and supports advocacy for responsible and inclusive green transitions. We also convene communities of practice and facilitate knowledge sharing to scale successful models. 

We pay particular attention to the intersection of climate and conflict—supporting programming that addresses environmental fragility, displacement, and the need for inclusive green recovery in crisis-affected contexts. 

Your Role 

As our intern, you’ll support the team in advancing climate policy and green market systems across DCA’s global programs. Key tasks include: 

• Tracking and analyzing climate policy developments and implementation across DCA and country offices 
• Supporting workshops, webinars, and communities of practice on green market systems and just transitions 
• Contributing to research and advocacy on responsible business conduct, climate adaptation, and biodiversity integration 
• Assisting with project due diligence and strategic development processes 
• Exploring the role of climate action in conflict-affected settings and fragile environments 
• Engaging in fundraising and proposal development for climate-related initiatives 
• Developing case studies and communications materials to raise awareness and share impact 

Who You Are 

• Enrolled in a relevant university program (final year bachelor’s or master’s level), where an unpaid internship qualifies for ECTS points 
• Interested in climate justice, sustainable development, and market-based approaches within the development/humanitarian nexus 
• Curious, proactive, and enthusiastic about working in an international NGO setting 
• Skilled in research, analysis, and communication 
• Fluent in written and spoken English 

Practical Details 

• Internship duration: February to July 2026, 30–35 hours/week 
• Location: Meldahlsgade 3, 3. 1613 Copenhagen V (with flexible remote work options) 
• Lunch provided by DCA 
• Internship is unpaid but offers valuable experience, mentorship, and exposure to global climate and development work 

How to Apply 

Submit a one-page cover letter outlining your motivation, key competencies, and what you hope to gain from the internship. Deadline Monday 24th for submission, Interviews will be held on Thursday 27th  

For questions, contact Alma Garcia, Senior Advisor, Sustainability and Greening ALGA@dca.dk or Roya A. Z. Høvsgaard, Team Leader, Private Sector & Market Systems Team and Senior Advisor, Business & Human Rights: razh@dca.dk 

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, abilities or ethnic affiliation are encouraged to apply for the vacancy. 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.