Marketing Communications Intern

Join SNV as a Marketing Communications Intern and Make a Positive Impact

We are SNV
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, mission, and strategy, which set out our aspirations and commitments as our compass towards 2030.

For more information on SNV, please refer to our website: www.snv.org

Are you looking for an internship where you can make a positive impact and contribute to a more sustainable and equitable world? Then read further...

SNV is currently seeking a proactive and motivated Marketing Communications Intern who will support our Global Marketing, Communications, and Public Affairs team.

To be considered for this role, you need to be enrolled in higher education for the entire internship in a relevant field.

Your role
As the Marketing Communications Intern, 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 SNV’s Global Marketing, Communications, and Public Affairs (MCPA) team, contributing to a range of initiatives that strengthen SNV’s 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 SNV’s brand and communications assets. Reporting to the Head of MCPA and working closely with colleagues at both global and country levels, you’ll 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 internship 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
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:

• Assist in planning and executing communication initiatives and campaigns (e.g., a key milestone event or a comms initiative on SNV’s contribution to tackling the Climate Crisis)
• Contribute to the development and implementation of creative content ideas.
  • Write and edit engaging content for SNV's digital platforms, including snv.org 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 snv.org via Storyblok, our content management system.

Qualifications

• We are looking for a dynamic, creative, and proactive intern with a digital-first mindset and strong communication skills, who brings the following:
• 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.
• Currently enrolled in a higher education institution for the entire internship in a relevant field such as (Digital) Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, International Business, International Relations, International Development, or related disciplines and you can provide a certificate of enrolment.
• The internship must be relevant to your field of study, with a university supervisor or mentor identified.
• You must also have the legal right to reside in the Netherlands for the internship period (SNV does not sponsor visas or permits for interns).

Our offer to you

SNV offers a dynamic, hands-on internship experience within an enthusiastic and supportive team based at our head office in the heart of The Hague.

We also offer:

• Internship agreement for 6 months.
• 32-40 hours a week (4-5 days).
• Allowance of gross €500 euros per month (on the basis of 40 hours) and reimbursement of public transport costs.
• A flexible starting date, but we would rather have you tomorrow than 3 months from now.
• A truly international experience with colleagues from all over the world.
• A diverse working environment with the opportunity to co-create, build and innovate, and a commitment to developing your skills.

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
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.

Please note: We do not appreciate third-party mediation based on this advertisement.