Job Overview
Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified Finance Intern for our operations in our Addis Ababa Country Office.
Finance Intern role is to support the Finance department in ensuring accurate and efficient financial operations, including cash handling, payments, filing, and banking—while gaining practical experience in accounting and finance within the Country Office.
Key Details
- Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Contract Type: National Internship Contract (12 Months)
- Start Date: 1st April 2026
- Salary: In accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National employees
- Application Deadline: 10 Mar 2026
Job Requirements & Description
Position: Finance Intern
Education:
- BA Degree / Diploma in Accounting and Finance
Experience and technical competencies:
- Fresh graduate with zero years of work experience
Language:
- Amharic
- English
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ 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
- Contract Type: National Internship Contract
- Band: N/A
- Start date: 1st April 2026
- Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National employees
- Designation of Duty Station: Addis Ababa Office.
- Closing date for applications: 10 Mar 2026
How to Apply
All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered:
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.
Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, women candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gender gap.
Equal Opportunities: DRC is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, colour, race, marital status, or other protected characteristics
We strongly encourage female candidates to apply for the position!
We encourage only qualified Ethiopian Nations to apply. DRC considers all applicants based on merit.