Governance & Legal Intern

SNV is looking for a Governance & Legal Intern to join the Global Risk & Compliance Team in The Hague from September 2026.

This internship offers hands-on experience in governance and legal management within the international development sector. As part of the Global Risk & Compliance Team, you will learn about SNV’s governance, risk, and compliance environment and contribute to maintaining and improving standards, operational policy, and risk frameworks.

The team steers risk, support, and monitoring on legal, tax, donor contracts, supplier procurement and contracting, project execution, country logistics, and SNV’s Carbon Reduction Strategy. In this role, you will assist with the development and maintenance of governance, legal, tax, and compliance documents, while also contributing to team workflows and data/content management. You will engage in various projects and tasks, honing your attention to detail, organizational abilities, and customer service skills.

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. Guidance and support will be offered to help you reach your objectives.

Tasks and activities may include:

• Support tracking and monitoring of registrations, permits, licenses, and relevant legal and tax documentation across the countries in which SNV operates.
• Under the supervision of the Global Legal and Governance Lead, and Global Tax Advisor and Governance Support Officer, 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 updates to SNV’s Authorities Matrices and other internal compliance requirements under the supervision of the Global Risk and Compliance Team.
• Organize and maintain databases, documents, and digital resources.

Qualifications

SNV is looking for a motivated student who is:

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program at an accredited Dutch or European 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.
• Flexible starting date with a preference for September 2026.

Important note

This internship is open to students enrolled in an accredited Dutch or European university for the duration of the internship. SNV does not sponsor a Visa.

Our offer to you

SNV offers a hands-on, dynamic internship experience with a dedicated team at its head office in The Hague. To ensure a valuable learning experience, interns are asked to work from the office in The Hague for at least 75% of the time.

• 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.