Launch your career in international development! We are seeking a highly motivated Business Development Intern to join our Partnerships and Business Development Team. The internship will focus on providing a valuable learning experience while supporting the team in various business development initiatives. The 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 our SNVs 2030 Strategy. This includes engaging with new donors exploring innovative funding mechanisms and designing targeted approaches for our country operations.
What youll gain :
The main responsibilities for you as the BD Intern will depend on the learning objectives that we will discuss with you at the beginning of the internship.
Responsibilities may include :
Qualifications :
To qualify for this internship we ask for the following requirements :
Internship Eligibility :
Internship goals :
We value candidates who can share their goals and how this internship aligns with their academic journey. Answering these questions will help us assess if youre a good fit for this internship. Prior to starting this internship within SNV clear learning goals must be defined.
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.
Additional information
SNV offers a hands-on and dynamic internship experience with an enthusiastic team at our head office in The Hague. To ensure an optimal learning experience we request you to work from the office in The Hague 75% of the time. Our offer includes :
How to Apply
If your credentials meet the above profile we invite you to apply by submitting your CV with a motivation letter including the below details in English by the 16th of August 2025.
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.
Remote Work : Employment Type :
Intern
Key Skills
Campaigns,Abinitio,AutoCAD 3D,Hardware & Networking,Customer Support,Arabic
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Intern • The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands