Marketing and Communications Officer (temporary role)

Your Role

As Marketing Communications Officer you will gain practical experience in global marketing and communications within the international development sector. Based in The Hague you will be an integral part of SNVs Global Marketing Communications and Public Affairs (MCPA) team contributing to a range of initiatives that strengthen SNVs visibility brand consistency and global positioning.

You will support the planning coordination and delivery of communications activities across corporate sectoral and thematic areas such as agri-food energy water or climate. This may include event coordination content writing and editing (e.g. impact stories) media monitoring digital storytelling and enhancing SNVs brand and communications assets.

Reporting to the Head of MCPA and working closely with colleagues at both global and country levels youll take on a mix of recurring tasks and new dynamic projects. Each week will offer opportunities to learn co-create and contribute in meaningful ways. To succeed in this role you should bring a flexible and proactive mindset a collaborative spirit and a genuine passion for our mission to advance sustainable and equitable development for all.

This position offers a unique opportunity to:

• Learn about international development
• Build expertise in global marketing and communications
• Strengthen your capabilities in content creation digital storytelling and project coordination
• Learn how to tailor content for different platforms and audiences
• Receive mentorship from professionals in a team environment
• Develop proficiency in team building and stakeholder collaboration
• Contribute to work that makes a difference

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing communication initiatives and campaigns (e.g. our comms initiative on SNVs contribution to tackling the Climate Crisis)
• Contribute to the development and implementation of creative content ideas
• Write and edit engaging content for SNVs digital platforms including and LinkedIn
• Design visual content using Canva (e.g. social media posts carousels infographics and short videos or animations)
• Review update and repurpose existing marketing materials (e.g. brochures fact sheets case studies presentations)
• Support social media channel management including basic monitoring and if needed responding to comments and messages
• Support global media monitoring using Meltwater and help prepare the internal media brief
• Assist with content uploads to via Storyblok our content management system

Qualifications :

We seek a dynamic creative and proactive team player with a digital-first mindset and excellent communication skills who is eager to begin building a career in international development.

To be considered for this role you will need:

• A bachelors degree in marketing communications journalism economics international development or a related field
• A passion for learning about and making a difference in the international development sector
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor content to diverse audiences
• Storytelling skills with a visual eye; experience with graphic design and/or video editing is a plus
• Familiarity with digital marketing tools such as Canva Trello Hootsuite or similar platforms
• A proactive quality-focused approach to work with project management skills and a strong sense of responsibility
• A creative and innovative mindset eager to co-create and learn with a proactive attitude and the resilience to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); knowledge of French is a bonus

Additional Information :

Working for SNV 
We are home to 57 cultures working in 22 countries with about 95% of our team members holding the nationality of the respective countries we work in. We promote (international) career development. Our workforce consists of a mix of both people with longstanding tenure willing to share their institutional knowledge as well as people with external backgrounds and experience. All with an inquisitive view and united in ONE SNV working towards our purpose. 

Together we are committed to the effective and efficient stewardship of resources and maximising positive lasting impacts. Our ability to deliver results rests on our robust foundation of experience technical knowledge evidence and learning; our commitment to strengthening capacities and catalysing partnerships; and the relationships and trust of those we work alongside. 

At SNV inclusivity is at the heart of our ethos. We celebrate the diversity of our workforce and uphold a policy of non-discrimination based on factors such as disability status religion ethnic origin gender sexual orientation and more. 

We offer a stimulating work environment opportunities to lead and innovate and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling international working environment.  

At SNV inclusivity is at the heart of our ethos. We celebrate the diversity of our workforce and uphold a policy of non-discrimination based on factors such as disability status religion ethnic origin gender sexual orientation and more. 

Other Information

• Contract type: National employment contract 80% (32 hours per week) 100% (40 hours per week) initial contract duration: 6 months
• Duty station (hybrid work model): The Hague / The Netherlands (SNV is not sponsoring a Visa for this role nor a relocation to the Netherlands)
• Expected start date: As soon as possible

How to Apply
If you meet the requirements and are excited about this opportunity we would love to hear from you. Apply today by uploading your CV and motivation letter by 14th of July 2025 at the latest.

Reference & Vetting Check
Potential candidates will be asked to provide the contact details of a person who is willing to act as a reference; this could be a university professor or a line manager from a previous job assignment.

SNV carries out rigorous background and reference checks concerning possible safeguarding incidents for all candidates applying for International determined positions. As SNV participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme all reference checks include a request to past employers to fill in a questionnaire regarding Misconduct (sexual exploitation sexual abuse or sexual harassment) the Statement of Conduct. This Statement of Conduct adopts the definitions used in the Scheme.