Internship opportunities at NRC Head Office - Spring 2026
Are you passionate about humanitarian work and eager to gain hands-on experience in an international organisation? The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is offering a range of internship opportunities at our Head Office in Oslo for the Spring semester 2026.
From our Oslo headquarters, we coordinate NRC’s global operations and host NORCAP — our expert deployment mechanism that sends hundreds of Norwegian and international specialists on missions worldwide for the UN and other organisations. The Head Office also leads our refugee policy development and advocacy efforts, both internationally and within Norway.
Who can apply for an internship at NRC?
To be eligible, you must:
• Be enrolled at a Norwegian institution of higher education
• Undertake the internship as an integrated part of your academic programme (it must provide study credits)
What does NRC look for in its internship candidates?
We are looking for highly motivated students who share our values and whose competencies align with the organization. Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
Practical information:
• Internship period: Spring 2026, between January and May
• Duration: Minimum 8 weeks (depends on academic credit requirements). Full-time internships are encouraged (part-time arrangements (3–4 days/week) may be accepted).
• Location: NRC Head Office, Prinsens gate 2, Oslo
Internships positions:
We offer internships in a wide range of areas. Click the links below to view job descriptions, tasks, and required competencies:
CashCap Internship NORCAP.docxClimate and Environment Internship.docxClimate Resilience Communication Internship NORCAP.docxCommunity Engagement Internship.docxDigital Grants Management – Data & System Optimization Internship.docxDigital Grants Management Intern – Training & Change Management Internship.docxEnergy and Environment Internship NORCAP.docxFull-Stack Development Internship.docxGender Mainstreaming Internship.docxGlobal Monitoring, Evidence, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Internship.docxHousing, Land and Property (HLP) Internship.docxHRMS Adoption Internship.docxHRMS Configuration Internship.docxInformation, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) Internship.docxKnowledge Management Internship.docxPrivate Sector Partnerships Internship.docxPublic Communication Content Internship.docxPublic Communication Media Internship.docxHow to apply:
Apply through our online application tool. Please attach your CV and cover letter in English, and specify the top three internship positions you are interested in.
If your profile matches one or more of your selected roles, we will contact you for an interview in November/December.
Application deadline: 16 November 2025
For questions, please contact natasja.dejong@nrc.no.
ABOUT US
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 31 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP (Norwegian Capacity), our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from crises.
Employment with NRC may lead to employment in or deployment to Regions, Countries, Areas, or Offices that may be host to considerable health, safety, and security risks. NRC takes this seriously, and we have procedures in place to reduce known risks but will never be able to take them away.
NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.