Intern On Humanitarian Aid and Conflict - Den Haag, Nederland - Oxfam Novib

Oxfam Novib

Geverifieerd bedrijf

Den Haag, Nederland

3 dagen geleden

Geplaatst door:

Daan Van den Berg

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Beschrijving

Do you want to fight for equality? Tackling inequality at its roots, together with colleagues, our partner organizations and activists in more than 90 countries? To change the systems behind it, once and for all

Oxfam Novib stands behind the people who stand up for equality. Together, we fight for a world where everyone has equal opportunities, regardless of gender, ethnicity or skin color.

A world where everyone feels safe; where income gaps are shrinking instead of growing, where climate change is tackled in a firmer and more honest way.

Equality is the common thread in our work and projects, both internally and externally.

We recognize that our team of colleagues can become even more diverse, and that only with a diverse team can we gain a broad perspective on the world.

Therefore, we want to encourage everyone who hesitates to apply, no matter the reason.

Our aim is to create an environment where everyone not only feels welcome, but where diversity is embraced and celebrated.

Let's strive together to build a team that offers a rich variety of perspectives, enabling us to achieve an inclusive and inspiring work environment.

SAFE Unit

The SAFE Unit within the Oxfam Novib Programmes Department is responsible for upholding and promoting Oxfam's humanitarian mandate within Oxfam Novib through programme/proposal development, resource mobilization, and advocacy and campaigns in the Netherlands.

The Unit also develops and co-implements (influencing) programs in the following areas: _Promoting Safe and Resilient Communities _and _Supporting People on the Move_.

In the fiscal year 2022/2023, Oxfam worked with more than 11 million crisis-affected people through 262 projects across Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Middle-East.

Background of the position

Our Unit is currently seeking to provide increased, quality humanitarian assistance to communities affected by conflict and natural disaster across the globe, in collaboration with Oxfam country offices, other Oxfam affiliates, and local and national humanitarian partners.

For this purpose, we are seeking an intern to support the team in growing its portfolio of humanitarian programmes.

Moreover, we are also looking for someone interested in policy influencing and campaigns, to support on (humanitarian) policy analysis and research.

Main tasks

Write a literature study and present an overview of the work of the Dutch government's policies and programs on WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene), including lessons learned.
Support on humanitarian grant proposal writing and donor reporting.
Support on project implementation, e.g. through coordination/support on learning and influencing activities, and the Unit's quarterly reporting.
Provide thematic analysis/support on themes: anticipatory humanitarian action, local humanitarian leadership, triple nexus (humanitarian, development, peacebuilding).
Draft policy/communication briefs on the intersection between humanitarian crises and structural underlying causes. Organize internal learning sessions to promote mutual understanding between departments on these intersectionalities.
Support on outreach to other organizations and to activists working on various topical crises.
Draft the monthly Safe Unit newsletter and various internal/external communications materials.
Participate in team meetings and contribute to brainstorming sessions.
Carry out Ad hoc tasks as per organizational needs, including note taking, event organization, logistics, administrative support, translating, editing, etc.

Who are we looking for?

You are enrolled in a PhD program/university/HBO/MBO and studying a relevant field such as humanitarian studies, conflict studies, journalism, international relations, political science, sociology, law, etc.
You have affinity with and/or (lived) experience working on conflict, humanitarian and human rights issues, advocacy, policy analysis, campaigns, politics, social change and civil society.
You have affinity with coordination, communications, and knowledge management.
You have excellent writing, organizational and coordination skills.
You think and act analytically and independently, and creatively to address problems.
You are highly motivated, proactive, resultoriented and creative.
You have strong cultural sensitivity and gender awareness.

Eligibility Criteria
Applicants to the internships at Oxfam Novib must meet the following requirements:

Be an active student of 18 years of age minimum;
Be enrolled at a Dutch educational institution (first level university degree, higher schools (HBO) or other), with the internship being a requirement in the curriculum;
Have the legal right to live and work in The Netherlands or be prepared to obtain the right to follow an internship as part of their study in the Dutch educational institution. A threepartite internship agreement (between Oxfam Novib, the educational institution and the stu