Internship for Oxfam in Europe

About Oxfam in Europe

Oxfam in Europe is a collaboration between 11 Oxfam affiliates and Oxfam’s EU Office, working together to tackle inequality in Europe as part of Oxfam’s global fight against injustice. Through advocacy, research, campaigning, and cross-affiliate collaboration, Oxfam in Europe seeks to influence EU and national policies, strengthen collective impact, and advance a shared European agenda on inequality and social justice.

Learning Opportunities

• Gain experience working within an international network of Oxfam affiliates and the EU policy environment.


• Develop skills in communications, campaign and event coordination, stakeholder engagement, and project management.


• Learn about European advocacy, campaigning, research, and resource mobilisation initiatives.


• Contribute to collaborative efforts addressing inequality and social justice across Europe.

Key Responsibilities 

Internal Communications & Knowledge Sharing

• Prepare and distribute the monthly Oxfam in Europe newsletter.


• Coordinate and support monthly knowledge exchange webinars, including scheduling, logistics, and participant communications.


• Update and maintain internal websites, online collaboration platforms, and shared resources.


• Support effective document management and organization of shared digital workspaces and Box folders.

Cross-Affiliate Collaboration

• Support collaboration among Oxfam affiliates across Europe by preparing communications and meeting materials.


• Schedule meetings and coordinate logistics for internal working groups and networks.


• Take notes, follow up on action points, and maintain documentation of meetings and key discussions.


• Assist in strengthening information sharing and collaboration across affiliates.

Public Engagement & External Communications

• Support the development and delivery of European public engagement and campaigning activities.


• Assist with the planning and implementation of external events and stakeholder engagements.


• Contribute to the preparation of external communications materials, including briefings, updates, and promotional content.


• Help amplify Oxfam in Europe’s advocacy and campaigning work through coordinated communications activities.

Resource Mobilization & Donor Engagement

• Maintain and share information, data, and communications materials related to Oxfam in Europe’s joint funding strategy.


• Support donor data management and tracking of funding opportunities.


• Assist with donor communications and engagement activities.


• Help coordinate information and resources that support fundraising and partnership development efforts.

Who/ What are we looking for?

A Student enrolled at a Dutch educational institution (university or HBO), in a relevant field such as international communications, international relations or related discipline.
Interest in or experience with inequality, human rights, campaigns, politics, and social change.

✍️ Excellent writing, editing, organizational, and coordination skills.
Analytical and independent thinker, creative problem-solver.
Affinity with coordination, communications, and knowledge management.
People-oriented, proactive, and creative.
Strong cultural sensitivity and gender awareness.
  Fluency in English required.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants to the internships at Oxfam Novib must meet the following requirements:

• Be a student of 18 years or older.


• Be enrolled at a Dutch educational institution (first level university degree, higher schools (HBO) or other) for the whole duration of the internship.


• Understand that this internship is formulated as work experience to develop an understanding of career objectives. It is not meant to be a thesis internship.


• Have the legal right to live and work in The Netherlands or be prepared to obtain the right to follow an internship as part of their study in the Dutch educational institution. A three-partite internship agreement (between Oxfam Novib, the educational institution and the student) will be signed to that effect.


• Have less than 3 years of relevant full-time work experience.


• Not having been in employment with Oxfam Novib previously.

Our offer
An intern in Oxfam Novib is offered an internship contract for the duration of the internship and a monthly allowance based on €450,- per month on a basis of a 36-hour work week, pro-rata in case of less hours.

The intern is expected to have a student OV card; however, if not applicable, a reimbursement of commuting costs will be offered.

Oxfam Novib works on hybrid basis – partly from office, partly from home. Interns are expected to be on-site in The Hague at least two days a week, with remote work flexibility.

During this internship, the intern is supervised by the Oxfam in Europe Region Coordinator. The period of this internship takes place between February and June 2027 (approximately a period of 5 months). The period cannot be modified.

Working at Oxfam Novib

All our work is guided by our core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness, Courage, Solidarity and Equality.

At Oxfam Novib, we work according to the Feminist Principles - Oxfam Policy & Practice.

Oxfam Novib is based on the power of difference. That is why we aim to attract a diverse mix of talented people who share our standards, values, and principles, and who are committed to prevent and eliminate any type of misconduct.

We have an active policy against sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, any form of abuse of power or lack of integrity and financial misconduct. This subject will be covered in our application and selection process.

We will ask the chosen candidate to provide a contact for a character reference (it could be from the university/higher educational institution or other sources)

Additional information

Do you believe that this is the internship you are looking for? Then we would love to receive your application! Please note that only applications received before the closing date 22 November 2026 and submitted via our application portal will be taken into consideration.