Transformative Collaborations: Internship with Oxfam Novib's Partnership Innovators

Are you ready to fight for equality? Join us in addressing the roots of inequality alongside colleagues, partner organizations, and activists in over 90 countries. Together, we can change the systems that hold us back.

Oxfam Novib stands behind the people who stand up for equality. Together, we fight for a world where everyone has equal opportunities, regardless of religion, ethnicity, sex, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity. A world where everyone feels safe; where income gaps are shrinking instead of growing, where climate change is tackled firmly.

We also prioritize sustainability in our daily practices. That’s why we offer a variety of delicious vegetarian and vegan food options, along with oat milk coffee, so everyone can enjoy tasty, eco-friendly choices.

Diversity is at the heart of our mission! We believe that a diverse team brings fresh perspectives, so we encourage everyone interested to apply. Let’s create a welcoming environment where all voices are celebrated!

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Internship – Partnerships and Mutual Capacity Strengthening (MCS)

The internship is hosted by Partnership and Program Development unit, in the Department of Programs. 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, 6 Proposal Developers, 1 Partnership Specialist. Together, they report to the Unit Manager. You will also interact with colleagues from other units/departments and partner organizations.

In this internship, you will contribute to the decolonization 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 authentic and equitable partnership between Oxfam Novib and partners across the countries where we work. You will support projects on fair value chains, sexual and reproductive health, and climate justice. 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 and Equal Partnership component of the FAIR for ALL, Masarouna and AACJ projects

🤝Support on the implementation of the Authentic Partnership Vision and its Strategic Goals for the organization as part of the Equal partnership workstream

🌚 Contribute to the innovation trajectory to strengthen capacity of staff on the topic of New / Wellbeing Economy

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

👩‍🍳 Transforming 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 authentic and equitable partnerships

🎇 Leading on editing and designing documents, articles, blogs, presentations, reports, assessments

💬 Support in preparing meetings (online and offline), including co-facilitating sessions and support with logistics of events

☕ Participate in Oxfam Novib’s initiatives with or on behalf of Partnership or 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 Photoshop) – wow us with your CV design! Experience with Miro or similar and e-learning development is a plus

👓 Experience with analyzing qualitative data and synthetizing 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!

💬 Have excellent written & spoken English skills. Other languages like French, Portuguese and Arabic grant a 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 a student of 18 years or older
• Be enrolled at a Dutch educational institution (first level university degree, higher schools (HBO) or other) for the whole duration of the internship,
• This internship is formulated as work experience to develop an understanding of career objectives. 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 the internship, the intern is supervised, overarching by the [insert role of manager] and daily/weekly by a designated colleague/buddy. The period of this internship takes place between February and June 2025 (approximately a period of 5 months).

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 Saturday 30 November 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.