Governance & Legal Intern

Company Description

SNV is a global development partner, deeply rooted in the countries where we operate. Driven by a vision of a better world where all people live with dignity and have equitable opportunities to thrive sustainably, SNV strengthens capacities and catalyses partnerships that transform agri-food, energy, and water systems. We help strengthen institutions and effective governance, reduce gender inequalities and barriers to social inclusion and enable adaptation and mitigation to the climate and biodiversity crises.

With 60 years of experience and a team of approximately 1,600 people, we support our partners in more than 20 countries in Africa and Asia, tailoring our approaches to different contexts to achieve large-scale impact and create more equitable lives for all.

Our core values of people-centeredness and respect, equity and equality, and diversity and inclusion, are fundamental to who we are, and what we do. This is reflected in our vision and mission, and strategy, which sets out our aspirations and commitments as our compass towards 2030.

Job Description

Are you a motivated student eager to make an impact? Do you want hands-on experience in governance and legal management within the international development sector? Join SNV's Global Risk & Compliance Team as our Governance & Legal Intern in The Hague!

We are seeking a highly motivated Intern to join our Global Risk & Compliance Team in The Hague. As the Governance and Legal Intern, you will have the opportunity to learn about our organization's governance, risk, and compliance environment in SNV and be part of the Global Risk and Compliance Team in The Hague. This team is responsible for maintaining and improving SNV standards and operational policy and risk frameworks, as well as steering risk, support, and monitoring on legal, tax, donor contracts, supplier procurement and contracting, project execution, country logistics, and SNV’s Carbon Reduction Strategy. You will engage in various projects and tasks, honing your attention to detail, organizational abilities, and customer service skills. Specifically, you will assist with the development and maintenance of governance, legal, tax, and compliance documents, as well as contribute to team workflows and data/content management.

This internship offers a unique chance to:

• Gain experience in the development sector by working on real-world tasks and projects.
• Receive mentorship from professionals in a dynamic team environment.
• Develop skills in team building, communication, and international collaboration.
• Contribute to impactful work that makes a difference.

Your tasks will be tailored to align with your learning goals, providing a meaningful experience. We will offer guidance and support to help you reach your objectives.

Tasks and activities may include:

• Support tracking and monitoring of registrations, permits, and licenses, and relevant legal and tax documentation across the countries in which we operate.
• Under the supervision of the Global Legal and Governance Lead, and Global Tax Advisor and Governance Support Officers, assist with legal entity management and selected contract reviews.
• Support the coordination and management of SNV’s relationships with external tax, legal, and notarial service providers.
• Support the update to SNV’s Authorities Matrices and other internal compliance requirements as required, under the supervision of the Global Risk and Compliance Team.
• Organize and maintain databases, documents, and digital resources.

Qualifications

We are looking for a motivated student who is:

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program at an accredited Dutch university in a field such as Law, Finance, Business, Economics, or Risk Management.
• Eager to learn and contribute to a team-oriented environment.
• Proficient in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, with a keen attention to detail.
• Comfortable working with large datasets in Microsoft Excel; advanced Excel skills are a plus.
• Analytical, with strong problem-solving skills.
• Available for a minimum of 4 months and preferably 6 months, between 32-40 hours per week.
• Flexible starting date, with a preference for mid-April.

Additional Information

Our offer to you:

SNV offers a hands-on, dynamic internship experience with a dedicated team at our head office in The Hague. To ensure a valuable learning experience, we ask interns to work from the office in The Hague for at least 75% of the time. Additional details include:

• Internship allowance: €500 gross per month (for a 40-hour workweek), plus reimbursement for public transport costs (if applicable).
• International experience, working alongside colleagues from around the world.
• A diverse, stimulating environment with opportunities to innovate and co-create.

Working at SNV
We offer an exciting work environment with opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working space. Our staff benefit from, and contribute to, an internal global network of experts.

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.

Reference & vetting check
At SNV, we conduct thorough background and reference checks for all candidates applying for internationally determined positions, with a strong focus on safeguarding. You will be asked to provide contact details for two individuals who can serve as references. Please note, we will only contact your referees with your explicit permission.

As a participant in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, our reference checks also include a request to your previous employers to complete a "Statement of Conduct" questionnaire. This questionnaire addresses any instances of misconduct, including sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment, in line with the Scheme's definitions.

*We do not appreciate third-party mediation based on this advertisement.