AI Lead for an international NGO

Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified AI Engineer. This is your golden opportunity to make use of AI technology for the good of people in need.

About the job

As part of the global IT department and in collaboration with programs and operations, your main duties and responsibilities will be:

AI solution design & delivery

• Translate business and operational needs into AI‑enabled solutions (AI for productivity eg. document processing, language services, knowledge search or applied AI for projects and applications).
• Design and implement AI systems to harness the data we collect from projects and project innovation
• Integrate AI solutions into existing platforms and workflows (e.g. case management systems, collaboration tools, data platforms).
• Owns the technical governance of AI capabilities within the tenant by configuring relevant Microsoft 365, Copilot, and security settings.

Data & model lifecycle

• Prepare, clean, and structure data for AI use, in collaboration with data and system owners.
• Fine‑tune, evaluate, and validate models with focus on accuracy, explainability, bias, and cost.
• Monitor AI systems in production and improve them over time (performance, quality, drift).

Responsible & ethical AI

• Embed Responsible AI principles into solution design (privacy, fairness, transparency, security).
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, organizational data protection policies, and donor requirements.
• Contribute to AI governance, standards, and documentation.

Collaboration & enablement

• Work closely with non‑technical stakeholders to ensure solutions are understandable and usable.
• Support pilots, user testing, and adoption across HQ and country offices overlooking licence costs
• Contribute to internal guidance, best practices, and capability building around AI.
  
  

About you

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

• A master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of software engineering experience, including strong hands-on work in full-stack development, enterprise platforms or AI solutions
• Experience building and deploying generative AI applications
• Knowledge of Copilot or integration of other productivity AI tools with Microsoft suite

Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required

• Strong experience with Python and AI/ML frameworks or AI APIs.
• Practical experience building and deploying AI solutions (not only experimentation).
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g. Azure), preferably using managed AI services.
• Solid understanding of data handling, APIs, and system integration.
• Familiarity with generative AI / LLMs, prompt design, and AI evaluation.
• Understanding of privacy, security, and ethical considerations in AI.

Desirable

• Experience working in NGOs, public sector, or regulated environments.
• Experience with multilingual or low‑resource contexts.
• Experience supporting non‑technical users in adopting digital solutions.

All employees 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: Permanent

Work location: Lyngbyvej 100, 2100 Copenhagen Ø, just by Ryparken station
Start date: As soon as possible.

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

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: May 31st, 2026.

Further information

For questions regarding the vacancy please contact claire.kjaer@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.