Equal Rights for All Unit Internship

Join Oxfam Novib in the fight against inequality and work together with colleagues activists and partner organizations in more than 90 countries towards a fairer world.

We are committed to a world in which everyone has equal opportunitiesregardless of religion ethnicity gender disability sexual orientation or gender identity. A world in which we address climate change and reduce income inequality.

For the period September 2026 through the end of January 2027 various internship opportunities are available. Please clearly indicate in your application which internship(s) you are interested in. If you are applying for multiple internships please state your preference in your cover letter.

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The Equal Rights for All (ER4A) unit develop and implement program supporting women youth and marginalized groups to design their own future and support the integration of feminist principles and decolonial approach in all ONLs programmatic work. The intern will support the development of ER4As Youth programmatic framework for fundraising purposes and organization of learning events as part of ER4As learning trajectory on Decolonial Feminism.

Key Tasks:

• Conduct background research and support drafting of youth programing framework potentially including proposal writing and donor engagement strategies.
• Organize and facilitate 2 or 3 learning sessions for ER4A team on specific topics connected to Decolonial Feminism.
• Update and maintain online spaces where information and documentation connected to ER4As learning trajectory on Decolonial Feminism and assist broader dissemination.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to brainstorming sessions.
  
  

Who Are We Looking For

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor of masters degree in a relevant field.
• Have experience and/or affinity with the topics such as gender justice social inclusion youth engagement feminism decoloniality etc.
• Excellent research writing editing organizational and coordination skills.
• Analytical and independent thinker creative problem-solver.
• Affinity with coordination communications and knowledge management.
• Highly motivated proactive result-oriented and creative.
  
  

When can you do an internship with us
For this internship we are looking for candidates who meet the following requirements:
You are 18 years or older and enrolled throughout the entire internship period at a Dutch educational institution (HBO or university level). You have the legal right to live and work in the Netherlands or you can obtain this through your study programme (via a three-party internship agreement). In addition you have less than 3 years of relevant full-time work experience and have not previously been employed by Oxfam Novib.

Please note: this internship is intended as work experience and career orientation and is not suitable as a graduation internship.

Our offer
You will receive an internship agreement and a monthly allowance of 450 based on a 36-hour work week (pro rata for fewer hours). The minimum number of working hours is 24 per week. We offer a hybrid working model: at least two days per week at our office in The Hague and the rest from home. Travel costs are reimbursed if you do not have a student public transport card. The internship runs from September 2026 until the end of January 2027 (approximately 5 months); an earlier start date is not possible. Supervision and guidance will be provided throughout the internship. Our preference is to use the UNL internship agreement if this is accepted by your educational institution.

Doing an internship at Oxfam Novib
Our work is guided by the core values of Empowerment Accountability Inclusiveness Courage Solidarity and Equality. We work according to the Feminist Principles of Oxfam.

We strive for a diverse and inclusive working environment and have a strict policy against any form of misconduct including abuse of power harassment and financial misconduct. This is part of our recruitment and selection process.

We will ask selected candidates to provide a reference (for example from an educational institution or another source).

Is this internship right for you
Do you think this internship is a good fit We would love to hear from you!

Apply via our application portal by 4 June 2026.

If you are applying for multiple internships please clearly indicate this in your cover letter for each internship you apply for.

For questions please contact Mariska Bodewes Corporate Recruiter via