Transformative Collaborations: Internship with Oxfam Novib's Partnership Innovators

Do you want to fight for equality? Tackling inequality at its roots, together with colleagues, our partner organizations and activists in more than 90 countries? To change the systems behind it, once and for all!

Oxfam Novib stands behind the people who stand up for equality. Together, we fight for a world where everyone has equal opportunities, regardless of gender, ethnicity or skin colour. A world where everyone feels safe; where income gaps are shrinking instead of growing, where climate change is tackled in a firmer and more honest way. 

Equality is the common thread in our work and projects, both internally and externally. We recognize that our team of colleagues can become even more diverse, and that only with a diverse team can we gain a broad perspective on the world. Therefore, we want to encourage everyone who hesitates to apply, no matter the reason. Our aim is to create an environment where everyone not only feels welcome, but where diversity is embraced and celebrated. Let's strive together to build a team that offers a rich variety of perspectives, enabling us to achieve an inclusive and inspiring work environment.

Apply and become part of Oxfam Novib!

Internship – Partnerships and Mutual Capacity Strengthening (MCS)
The internship is hosted by the Partnership and Program Development unit, in the Department of Programmes. Your direct colleagues will be 1 MCS and Safeguarding Lead, 2 MCS Specialists and 1 Influencing Specialist. Other colleagues in the unit are 5 Donor Engagement Managers, 3 Proposal Developers, 1 Partnership Specialist, 1 Project Lead. Together, they report to the Unit Manager. You will also interact with colleagues from other units/departments and partner organisations.

In this internship, you will contribute to the decolonisation efforts of Oxfam Novib, working closely with the MCS Specialist and the Partnership Development Specialist. You will support initiatives that seek to establish a practice of capacity sharing and equitable partnership between Oxfam Novib and partners across the countries where we work. In addition, you will also have the opportunity to explore additional aspects of working in an INGO that you find interesting for your own professional and personal development.

Key tasks

💰 Support in the management of the Mutual Capacity Strengthening Fund of the FAIR for ALL project

📊 Support in analysis of data on capacity and development of capacity strengthening trajectories for partners in Oxfam Novib’s projects around the world

👩‍🍳 Transform complex documents and policies into learning and communication material

🏫 Contribute to the development and dissemination of e-learnings and trainings, especially around the topic of equitable and authentic partnerships

🎇 Lead on editing and designing documents, articles, blogs, presentations

🤝 Support in preparing meetings (online and offline)

☕ Participate in Oxfam Novib’s initiatives with or on behalf of the MCS team

🧳 Carry out ad-hoc tasks for other teams/project as needed and in accordance with personal preferences and interest

Who are we looking for?

📚 Currently a university student (HBO or Master) in Social Sciences, International Studies, Development, Cooperation, and similar.

🎇 Very good command of software to produce creative content (e.g. Canva, Adobe Phoshop) – wow us with your CV design! Experience with Miro or similar and e-learning development is a plus

👓 Experience with analysing qualitative data and synthetising the information

🤼 Someone who likes to work in teams, and participate in brainstorming and creative sessions

💪 Someone who does not shy away from taking the lead and responsibility, and asking critical questions

📣 A critical thinker who is up to date with the recent trends in the non-profit sector and is not scared to speak up!

💬 Excellent written & spoken English skills. Other languages like French, Portuguese and Arabic grant an little advantage.

💡 Strong cultural sensitivity and gender awareness; excellent communication skills.

Eligibility Criteria

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

• Be an active student of 18 years of age minimum;
• Be enrolled at a Dutch educational institution (first level university degree, higher schools (HBO) or other), with the internship being a requirement in the curriculum;
• 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. 

During the internship, the intern is supervised, overarching by the P&P Unit Manager and daily/weekly by a the Partnership Development Specialist and the Mutual Capacity Strengthening Specialist. The period of this internship takes place from August/September 2024 until January 2025. During your internship, you will have regular weekly meeting with your supervisors.

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.

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 of 5 May 2024 and submitted via our application portal will be taken into consideration.

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact Federico Costantini, Mutual Capacity Strengthening Specialist – federico.costantini@oxfamnovib.nl and Marije Nederveen, Partnership Development Specialist marije.nederveen@oxfamnovib.nl.