Internship Learning, Innovation and Knowledge (LINK) Unit - Quantitative researcher

Join Oxfam Novib in the fight against inequality and work together with colleagues, activists, and partner organizations in more than 90 countries towards a fairer world.

We are committed to a world in which everyone has equal opportunities—regardless of religion, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. A world in which we address climate change and reduce income inequality.

For the period September 2026 through the end of January 2027, various internship opportunities are available. Please clearly indicate in your application which internship(s) you are interested in. If you are applying for multiple internships, please state your preference in your cover letter.

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The Learning, Innovation and Knowledge (LINK) Unit is a specialty unit housed in the Programs Department, which consists of seven goal units and two expertise units, of which LINK is one. The purpose of the Programs Department is to achieve impact by shaping policies, designing thematic strategies, supporting, managing and implementing our programs/projects and global, regional and national level campaigns that help further our 10-year vision (Manifesto 2030) of an inclusive (Equal), secure (Safe), equitable (Fair) and sustainable (Green) world in an efficient and effective manner.

The LINK unit’s supports, connects and collaborates with colleagues and partners to ensure that impactful multi-country programs are informed by sound research methodologies, monitoring and evidence of progress towards objectives, as well as lessons learnt on what works for our Equal, Green, Fair and Safe goals. This is achieved within and beyond the Oxfam confederation through the four LINK sub teams - Research, Monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL), Innovation, and Learning and Knowledge.

The Research sub team is made up of a diverse group of enthusiastic quantitative and qualitative researchers. Their work aims at 1) understanding effectiveness and impact of programmes to show Oxfam Novib’s contribution to social change; 2) identifying opportunities for positive change; 3) contributing to the strategic and organizational direction for Oxfam Novib and 4) contributing to accessibility and dissemination of knowledge.

This internship will be hosted within the research team, to engage with ongoing projects around activism, humanitarian assistance, and other topics. There will be ample opportunity to learn new skills, and engage with a diverse, feminist and passionate group of action researchers.

Key Tasks 

🖥️ Construct online surveys (configuring questions, options, layout, for effective data collection), importing and exporting data.

🔍 Conduct initial coding and thematic analysis using qualitative analysis software (MAXQDA) to extract and organize key insights from qualitative data.

📚 Conduct literature/desk reviews and summarize key findings on topics such as activism, campaigning, fair financing, humanitarian assistance and other interesting topics.

🎙️ Support in data collection during focus groups or interviews.

✉️ Design and draft the Research team quarterly newsletter and other internal/external communications materials.

🤝 Participate in team meetings and contribute to brainstorming sessions.

🗂️ Perform ad hoc tasks as needed, including event organization, logistics, administrative support, translation, and editing.

Who Are We Looking For? 

🎓 Currently a Masters' degree student in a relevant study. Students in social science or data science are encouraged.

💻 Very good command of Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word), and ideally software related to data analysis (e.g., Python, Stata, R, MaxQDA). Knowledge of design software such as Canva is an asset.

📊 Experience with cleaning and organizing quantitative data and conducting descriptive and inferential statistical analysis.

🗣️ Experience with conducting literature reviews and analyzing qualitative data. 

✍️ Excellent written & spoken English skills. Knowledge of other languages such as Dutch, French or Arabic is welcome.

🌍 Strong cultural sensitivity and gender awareness.

📋 Organized, punctual, and attentive to detail.

When can you do an internship with us?
For this internship, we are looking for candidates who meet the following requirements:
You are 18 years or older and enrolled throughout the entire internship period at a Dutch educational institution (HBO or university level). You have the legal right to live and work in the Netherlands, or you can obtain this through your study programme (via a three-party internship agreement). In addition, you have less than 3 years of relevant full-time work experience and have not previously been employed by Oxfam Novib.

Please note: this internship is intended as work experience and career orientation and is not suitable as a graduation internship.

Our offer
You will receive an internship agreement and a monthly allowance of €450 based on a 36-hour work week (pro rata for fewer hours). The minimum number of working hours is 24 per week.

We offer a hybrid working model: at least two days per week at our office in The Hague and the rest from home. Travel costs are reimbursed if you do not have a student public transport card.

The internship runs from September 2026 until the end of January 2027 (approximately 5 months); an earlier start date is not possible. Supervision and guidance will be provided throughout the internship. Our preference is to use the UNL internship agreement, if this is accepted by your educational institution.

Doing an internship at Oxfam Novib
Our work is guided by the core values of Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness, Courage, Solidarity and Equality. We work according to the Feminist Principles of Oxfam.

We strive for a diverse and inclusive working environment and have a strict policy against any form of misconduct, including abuse of power, harassment and financial misconduct. This is part of our recruitment and selection process.

We will ask selected candidates to provide a reference (for example from an educational institution or another source).

Is this internship right for you?
Do you think this internship is a good fit? We would love to hear from you!

Apply via our application portal by 4 June 2026.

If you are applying for multiple internships, please clearly indicate this in your cover letter for each internship you apply for.

For questions, please contact Mariska Bodewes, Corporate Recruiter via Mariska.bodewes-vanes@oxfamnovib.nl