Apply for the SNV Partnership Development Internship based in the Hague, Netherlands
Closing Date: 21 October 2024
Apply for the SNV Partnership Development Internship based in the Hague, Netherlands
Company Description
SNV is a global development partner deeply rooted in the countries where it operates. SNV is driven by a vision of a better world: A world where across every society all people live with dignity and have equitable opportunities to thrive sustainably. To make this vision a reality, SNV need transformations in vital agri-food, energy, and water systems. SNV contributes by strengthening capacities and catalysing partnerships in these sectors. We help strengthen institutions and effective governance, reduce gender inequalities and barriers to social inclusion, and enable adaptation and mitigation to the climate and biodiversity crises.
Building on 60 years of experience, SNV support its partners with its technical and process expertise and methodological rigour. SNV does this in more than 20 countries in Africa and Asia with a team of approximately 1,600 colleagues. By being adaptable and tailoring its approaches to these different contexts, SNV can contribute to impact at scale, resulting in more equitable lives for all.
Job Description
SNV is seeking a highly motivated Partnership Development Intern to support SNV’s engagement strategy with Dutch Development Cooperation stakeholders. The Partnership & Business Development team is developing interlinked strategies and engagement plans that operationalize the goals and principles of our SNV’s 2030 Strategy. Partnership and Business Development at SNV involves identifying and pursuing opportunities to secure partnerships and funding for our programs and activities. To do so, SNV engages with donors and partners, explore innovative funding mechanisms, and design targeted approaches for its country operations.
SNV has a diversified international partner base but undoubtedly, Dutch Development Cooperation landscape represents a fundamental component in our strategy to achieve sustainable impact at scale. The SNV Partnership Development internship will focus on supporting SNV’s advocacy and policy influencing efforts towards stakeholders in the Dutch development and policy landscape. This internship will support the Head of the Partnership & BD Unit over a six-month period, with the possibility of extension if the intern remains a registered student at a European university.
Key Job Responsibilities
The main responsibilities for you as the Partnership & BD Intern will depend on the learning objectives that we will discuss with you at the beginning of the internship. However, they will be focused on the Dutch Development policy, politics and cooperation and address:
- Assisting in the research and writing of deliverables such as working policy papers and reports
- Conducting market research and stakeholder mapping analysis to identify new partnership opportunities
- Assisting with the development, scheduling, and facilitation of face-to-face and virtual meetings
- Preparing documents for meetings with Development Cooperation stakeholders
- Taking notes during meetings
- Disseminating documents for review and monitoring the review process
- Scheduling and knowledge management assistance
Qualifications
SNV is seeking a passionate student, eager to learn from its experienced team and bring fresh perspectives. The ideal intern is enthusiastic about acquiring new skills and contributing innovative ideas. He/She will have understanding and interest on the nuances of the Dutch politics. If you have a proactive attitude and a drive for excellence, you could be the perfect fit for SNV dynamic team. While the following qualifications are desired, SNV encourages you to apply even if you do not match all criteria:
- Currently pursuing a Master’s degree relevant to International Development at an International NGO, such as Political Science, International Relations, Area Studies, International Business, Economics, Africa studies or related fields.
- Full proficiency in Dutch and strong writing and speaking ability in English.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Self-starter with attention to detail.
- Good internet research skills.
- Social media skills.
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Teams is highly desirable.
- To be eligible for this internship, you must be enrolled in an accredited Dutch University for the entire duration of the internship (6 months).
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