Executive Assistant to the Secretary General (maternity cover)

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Are you a strategic thinker, structured and with exceptional execution and communication skills? And do you have experience with executive and strategic support to senior management and knowledge of humanitarian and global affairs? We are looking for an experienced, proactive, extrovert and solutions oriented Executive Assistant to the Secretary General of the Danish Refugee Council (DRC). You will support the Secretary General in her daily work, work closely with the DRC Executive Management Team and engage with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

About the job

The office of the Secretary General is a small dynamic team, supporting the Secretary General, the Executive Management Team, the Board of Directors, and the Council of DRC. The office also supports DRC’s overall organisational processes and its overall strategy, provides management and administrative support to the Secretary General, and organises global staff meetings. The office works and coordinates closely with departments in headquarters as well as DRC offices across the world.

Your key responsibilities will include:

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to have:

All employees should master DRC's 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

An interesting workplace with excellent colleagues and plenty of scope for contribution with your own ideas. The possibility of working closely with and supporting the Secretary General and the Executive Management Team, as well as colleagues across our global organisation.

Contract length: 9 months with the possibility of extension (maternity cover)

Work location: Lyngbyvej 100, 2100 Copenhagen Ø, just by Ryparken station

Start date: mid-November 2026 or the soonest hereafter

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the agreement between DRC and AC. This is a national position for which local terms and conditions apply. Salary will be determined based on qualifications.

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 September 2026. We expect to conduct interviews in September.

Further information

For questions regarding the vacancy please contact Vibeke Bach Madsen, Corporate Strategic Advisor in the Secretary General’s Office: vibeke.bach.madsen@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.

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RegionEurope

CountryDenmark

WorkplaceCopenhagen

ContractNational contract

Published12 Aug 2026

Deadline02 Sep 2026

Job ID176575

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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.

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Founded in 1956, the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has worked for 70 years to support displaced people in their pursuit of a dignified life.

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