Business Development Internship

A meaningful internship where you’ll be part of an international work environment and a team passionate about improving maternal

and newborn health. This internship offers valuable insights into how an international NGO operates, with a specific focus on

business development and external relations.

Throughout your internship, you will actively contribute to key business development functions, including identifying fundraising

opportunities, writing status updates for donors, and supporting events to raise awareness. With guidance and support, you will

have the opportunity to take ownership of your own tasks and projects, gain hands-on experience in project management and

self-leadership, and develop essential workplace skills. We recognize the unique perspectives and energy our interns bring and are

committed to providing a meaningful learning experience.

You will work closely with the Business Development Team, assisting with daily operations while also engaging in longer-term

projects.

The internship is for the Spring term 2027 for a minimum of three months (starting in February). It can be pursued part-time

(approx. 15-20 hours per week) or on a full-time basis, with flexibility to accommodate academic schedules. The role is based in

Copenhagen (HQ) with standard working hours from 9:00 to 17:00 CET and includes the option to work remotely up to two days a week

or upon agreement. You will have regular weekly check-ins with your supervisor to support your learning and professional

development.

We are looking for a proactive person with a teamwork and ‘go-for-it’ attitude, who is willing to learn. You are required to be a

Bachelor’s or Master’s student whose internship is integrated into their academic program. Ideally, you have a background in

Business Development or similar fields with a strong interest in building not-for-profit external relations. As this is an unpaid

position, applicants should be receiving financial support from a third party (e.g., SU/CSN/Erasmus Stipendium or another student

funding source).

If you are eager to gain hands-on experience in an international NGO setting and contribute to meaningful change, we encourage you

to apply. Deadline 23rd of October.

We are a team of 40 colleagues working across our three global hubs in Ethiopia, Denmark, and India. We come from various

backgrounds – global health, midwifery, anthropology, IT, and business – and take pride in an entrepreneurial spirit and a can-do

attitude.  Together, we are an ambitious and purpose-driven team working in a welcoming and informal atmosphere.

Maternity Foundation (MF) is an international NGO organisation that works to ensure safer births for women and newborns through

innovative programs and digital solutions. From 2025 MF will accelerate the impact of the Safe Delivery+ Programme, a

comprehensive, evidence based micro-learning universe with the Safe Delivery App, a free, evidence-based job aid, learning and

training tool designed to support predominantly midwives, at the centre. The programme is aimed at holistically addressing

maternal and newborn healthcare challenges through a multitude of activities including a new flagship initiative to be launched in

2025. The Safe Delivery+ Programme takes a lighthouse approach, where exemplary cutting-edge practices and solutions using the

Safe Delivery+ Programme, act as frontrunners for innovative change which other countries can subsequently follow.