Intern Programmes Team

Mensen met een Missie is an organisation for international cooperation and solidarity that aims to change beliefs that lead to hatred and violence. To do this, we’ve joined forces with around 100 partner organisations in Africa, Asia and Latin America. With people who have the courage to go against the current, who stick their necks out and stand up for justice, inclusion and equality.

Together we facilitate dialogue between people on each side of a conflict. We inspire consideration and discussion of harmful beliefs, so that mutual hatred and mistrust can decrease. Our team in The Hague consists of about 25 people who work daily with passion and commitment, on building a world without violence.

For the programmes team, we are looking for an

Intern

Starting in Q1 2026.

Duration negotiable with a minimum of 4 months
32 hours/week

As an intern at Mensen met een Missie you will learn extensively about working within an international development organisation. You will be part of the team efforts, you will equally be challenged to manage some assignments independently and you’ll be in the position to actively contribute to our work in the different continents.

For the upcoming internship the focus will specifically be on analysing project proposals, reports and communicating with partner organisations about these; on supporting fundraising efforts, such as proposal writing; and on supporting programme managers in their project cycle management.

Your profile

• Enrolled in a University or recently graduated.
• Highly enthusiastic about development work, peace building and gender equality
• Excellent writing skills
• Critical analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Good oral and written command of Dutch and/or English, supplemented with command of Spanish and / or French
• Knowledge of development cooperation and project management
• Knowledge of and affinity with the context in Africa, Asia and / or Latin America
• Affinity with the identity and objectives of Mensen met een Missie.
• European citizenship and/or work permit.

Our offer

An exciting assignment in a dynamic organization with enthusiastic employees.

The internship allowance is a maximum of € 500 gross per month.

Travel expenses are reimbursed and you are entitled to the same amount of leave days as other staff.

Mail your application letter with curriculum vitae before Thursday January 26th 2026 to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). . The interviews will take place in the last week of January or the first week of February.