Contracting & Procurement Intern

Join SNV as a Contracting & Procurement Intern

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 CARE principles—Committed to Impact, Adaptive to Context, Respecting Differences, and Expertise in Practice—are at the heart of who we are and the work we do. These principles are embedded in our vision, mission, and strategy, which serve as our compass guiding us towards 2030.

Are you looking for an internship where you can make a positive impact to a more sustainable and equitable world?

SNV is seeking a curious and analytical Contracting & Procurement (C&P) Intern who will support the advancement of SNV's contracting, procurement, compliance, and risk management processes.

• Based in The Hague, Netherlands
• Duration: 4-6 months
• 24-40 hours a week

Note: this internship is only for students that are currently registered and enrolled in an accredited Dutch University and for the duration of the internship.

The internship
As the Contracting & Procurement (C&P) Intern you will have the opportunity to learn about our organisation's governance, risk and compliance environment in SNV and you will 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 work on a variety of projects and tasks that will draw on your organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage data and processes effectively. In particular, you will support the tracking and administration of procurement activities, contribute to reporting and dashboard development, as well as provide assistance with contract management and other procurement-related workflows.

Tasks and learnings
Your tasks and activities will align with your specific learning objectives, ensuring a meaningful and enriching experience. We offer ongoing guidance and support to help you achieve your goals. They can include the following tasks and responsibilities:

• Improve the Procurement tracker, ensuring accurate updates of key variables such as submission and completion dates (including PO creation), as well as procurement methods and thresholds (e.g., Single Source Justification, competitive processes).
• Update and manage the contract register by recording all agreements, including Framework Agreements (FWAs) and contracts with longer durations.
• Support KPI reporting by contributing to the development of dashboards that calculate and track key indicators (e.g., single source usage by area, procurement service levels, invoices without POs, percentage of non-SNV contract templates used), and provide support for country-level reporting requests.
• Assist in the rollout of the tender advertising tool (once live), ensuring smooth implementation and adoption.
• Contribute to global reporting activities, including preparation of SAP-based reports (e.g., Agrifood rosters, small-value supplier creation, etc.).
• Support the Community of Practice by following up on country-level tasks, developing templates, and promoting continuous improvement and best practices in procurement
• Contributing to knowledge management initiatives (organize and update internal resources, guidelines, and training materials).
• Identify opportunities for improving workflows and assist in their implementation.
• Other administrative and project support tasks as required, contributing to the efficiency and accuracy of procurement and compliance processes.

Requirements for the internship:

• This internship is open to students currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program at an accredited Dutch university in a financial field. This should be a degree course or study.
  We will require a proof of enrolment and SNV may request a short-written confirmation from the student or university if necessary. The university must facilitate the internship and a university supervisor or mentor must be identified, with full name and contact details shared with SNV.
• The intern must have legal right to reside in the Netherlands for the full period of the internship, but the University can be based abroad (SNV does not sponsor visas or permits for interns).

What you will bring

• Strong proficiency in written and verbal communication skills in English, knowledge of other languages is a plus (French, Portuguese, or other languages where SNV operates).
• Experience in generating visually compelling graphs and reports that simplify complex data
• Proficiency with Excel will be an advantage
• A curious, self-motivated individual that works well in a team
• Skilled in deconstructing problems and systematically investigating its components and solutions.
• Good understanding or interest in procurement processes, supplier management, and contract administration.
• Availability for 4-6 months between 24-40 hours a week. Preferred start-date is October 2025
• It's required that you are currently registered and enrolled in an accredited Dutch University in a Bachelor or Master study in preferably in supply chain management, Procurement, Finance or Business Economics.

What we offer you

• Internship agreement for 4 to maximum of 6 months
• 24-40 hours a week (3-5 days)
• Allowance of gross €500 euros per month based on a 40-hours workweek (pro-rated to part-time hours)
• Reimbursement of public transport costs
• Desired start-date is Oct 2025, but can be discussed
• A challenging work environment opportunity to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment.
• Ability to influence senior leadership decisions and the direction of the whole organization through the reporting and insights you generate. 
• Work within a team of friendly and professional individuals from a wide range of backgrounds (compliance, tax, legal, donor compliance, risk management, project management).
• For this position we are flexible on work arrangements and schedules, and have a strong organizational culture built on respect, trust, and openness

We value applicants who can share their goals and how this opportunity aligns with their academic journey. 

Working at SNV   
We are home to 57 cultures working in over 20 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.

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.