Contracting & Procurement Intern

Company Description We are SNV

SNV is a global development partner, deeply rooted in the countries where we operate. We are driven by a vision of a better world: A world where across every society all people live with dignity and have equitable opportunities to thrive sustainably. To make this vision a reality, we need transformations in vital agri-food, energy, and water systems. SNV contributes by strengthening capacities and catalysing partnerships in these sectors. We help strengthen institutions and governance, reduce gender inequalities and barriers to social inclusion, and enable adaptation and mitigation to the climate and biodiversity crises (SNV themes).

Building on 60 years of experience we support our partners with technical and process expertise and methodological rigour. We do this in more than 20 countries in Africa and Asia with a team of approximately 1,600 colleagues. By being adaptable and tailoring our approaches to these different contexts, we can contribute to impact at scale, resulting in 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.

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.

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

Job Description 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.

• Location: The Hague, Netherlands
• Duration: 4–6 months, 24–40 hours per week
• Preferred start date: September 2026

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.

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:

• Contribute to the enhancement of the Procurement Tracker as a continuous improvement project, ensuring accurate and timely capture of key data points such as submission and completion timelines, procurement approaches, thresholds, and purchase order (PO) creation milestones.
• Support the ongoing development and maintenance of the contract register by systematically capturing and structuring information on Framework Agreements