AI & Digital Transformation Internship in the ICT Unit

The ICT Unit at Oxfam Novib is modernizing its digital landscape and strengthening how data and technology support our mission. Alongside digital transformation (which we are undergoing), we are exploring responsible AI and automation using our Microsoft Azure and other environment and other approved tools. Our aim is to reduce manual work, improve access to trusted information and enable better decision-making.

This internship will support our digital transformation by exploring, prototyping and testing practical AI solutions. Working with ICT, Data, DevOps and business colleagues, you will investigate use cases such as document search, information extraction, data quality and workflow automation. You will learn from experienced colleagues and work with approved or non-sensitive test data under supervision.

Key Tasks

• Explore AI opportunities: Work with teams to identify repetitive tasks and realistic AI use cases in finance, programs, knowledge management and ICT.
• Develop AI prototypes: Help build small proof-of-concept solutions using Python, APIs and suitable Microsoft Azure AI services under supervision.
• Improve knowledge access: Explore AI-assisted search, document classification and summarization using approved tools and content.
• Connect data and AI: Support controlled use of data from approved sources and integrations through the Microsoft Azure environment.
• Support automation: Prototype simple workflows for information extraction, validation or routing with scripts or automation tools.
• Test AI outputs: Evaluate accuracy, usefulness, reliability and limitations; identify incorrect results, bias or other risks.
• Apply responsible AI practices: Follow data protection, confidentiality, security and human-review requirements when designing and testing solutions.
• Document and share findings: Maintain clear technical notes, test results and recommendations; present learning and demos to ICT and business colleagues.

Who Are We Looking For?

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or a related field.
• Strong interest in AI engineering, generative AI, machine learning and practical automation.
• Basic Python programming skills and an interest in working with APIs, JSON and datasets.
• Awareness of large language models, prompting, evaluation or retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) is an advantage.
• Interest in Microsoft Azure AI tools, cloud platforms and enterprise applications; previous professional experience is not required.
• Analytical and curious, with good problem-solving, testing and documentation skills.
• A collaborative mindset and ability to communicate clearly in English; Dutch is an advantage.
• Commitment to privacy, ethical AI, human oversight and Oxfam Novib’s values.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants to the internships at Oxfam Novib must meet the following requirements:

• Be a student of 18 years or older.
• Be enrolled at a Dutch educational institution (university or HBO) for the whole duration of the internship.
• Understand that this internship is formulated as work experience to develop an understanding of career objectives. It is not meant to be a thesis internship.
• Have the legal right to live and work in The Netherlands or be prepared to obtain the right to follow an internship as part of their study in the Dutch educational institution. A three-partite internship agreement (between Oxfam Novib, the educational institution and the student) will be signed to that effect.
• Have less than 3 years of relevant full-time work experience.
• Not having been in employment with Oxfam Novib previously.

Our offer
An intern in Oxfam Novib is offered an internship contract for the duration of the internship and a monthly allowance based on €450,- per month on a basis of a 36-hour work week, pro-rata in case of less hours.

The intern is expected to have a student OV card; however, if not applicable, a reimbursement of commuting costs will be offered.

Oxfam Novib works on hybrid basis – partly from office, partly from home. Interns are expected to be on-site in The Hague at least two days a week, with remote work flexibility.

During this internship, the intern is supervised, overarchingly by the ICT Unit Manager and daily/weekly by a designated colleague/buddy. The period of this internship takes place between February and June 2027 (approximately a period of 5 months). The period cannot be modified.

Working at Oxfam Novib

All our work is guided by our core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness, Courage, Solidarity and Equality.

At Oxfam Novib, we work according to the Feminist Principles - Oxfam Policy & Practice.

Oxfam Novib is based on the power of difference. That is why we aim to attract a diverse mix of talented people who share our standards, values, and principles, and who are committed to prevent and eliminate any type of misconduct.

We have an active policy against sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, any form of abuse of power or lack of integrity and financial misconduct. This subject will be covered in our application and selection process.

We will ask the chosen candidate to provide a contact for a character reference (it could be from the university/higher educational institution or other sources)

Additional information

Do you believe that this is the internship you are looking for? Then we would love to receive your application! Please note that only applications received before the closing date 22 November 2026 and submitted via our application portal will be taken into consideration.