SNV is recruiting a Business Development Intern (€500 euros per month): Apply Now
Closing Date: 16 August 2025
SNV is recruiting a Business Development Intern (€500 euros per month): Apply Now
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. SNV help strengthen institutions and governance, reduce gender inequalities and barriers to social inclusion, and enable adaptation and mitigation to the climate and biodiversity crises (SNV themes).
Building on 60 years of experience SNV support its partners with technical and process expertise and methodological rigour.
SNV core values of people-centeredness and respect, equity and equality, and diversity and inclusion are fundamental to who SNV is and do. This is reflected in its vision, mission, and strategy, which set out SNV aspirations and commitments as our compass towards 2030.
Job Description
Launch your career in international development! SNV is seeking a highly motivated Business Development Intern to join its Partnerships and Business Development Team. The Business Development internship will focus on providing a valuable learning experience while supporting the team in various business development initiatives. The SNV internship is for a six-month period with a flexible start date (ideally mid-August/early September).
The Partnership & Business Development team is developing interlinked strategies and engagement plans that operationalize the goals and principles of its SNV’s 2030 Strategy. This includes engaging with new donors, exploring innovative funding mechanisms, and designing targeted approaches for its country operations.
What you’ll gain:
- Invaluable experience in the development sector through real-world tasks and projects.
- Mentorship from experienced professionals in a dynamic team environment.
- Skill development in research, communication, and international collaboration.
- A chance to contribute to impactful work that makes a difference.
The main responsibilities for you as the BD Intern will depend on the learning objectives that SNV will discuss with you at the beginning of the internship.
Responsibilities may include:
- Assisting with research and writing (working papers, reports)
- Conducting market research to identify business opportunities
- Supporting virtual meetings (development, scheduling, facilitation)
- Preparing documents and meeting notes
- Contributing to knowledge management and administrative tasks
- Being a point of contact for a range of staff and internal stakeholders
- Being a point of contact for a range of staff and internal stakeholders
- Two long-term strategic assignments
Required Qualifications for the Internship
To qualify for this internship, SNV ask for the following requirements:
- Enrolled in a Master’s program relevant to Business Development (Area Studies, International Business, International Relations, etc.)
- Strong written and spoken English
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
- Strong research and social media skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook and Teams preferred
Internship Eligibility: - This internship is open to students currently enrolled in a recognised higher education institution for the full duration of the internship. This should be a degree course or study. SNV will require a proof of enrolment.
- The internship must be clearly relevant to the student’s field of study and SNV may request a short-written confirmation from the student or university if necessary.
- The university must facilitate the internship and a university supervisor or mentor must be identified, with full name and contact details shared with SNV.
- The intern must have legal right to reside in the Netherlands for the full period of the SNV internship, but the University can be based abroad
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