2 Research and Influencing Interns (24-36 hours per week, 6 months, The Hague, The Netherlands)

Terre des Hommes

Terre des Hommes Netherlands is part of the International Federation of Terre des Hommes organisations, a strategic partnership of member organisations sharing the same brand name and core values for joint lobby and advocacy around children’s rights. Terre des Hommes Netherlands (TdH NL) protects children by preventing and stopping child exploitation, and by empowering children to make their voices count. Our work is grounded in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and seeks to support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.

Under our new Global Strategy (2023 - 2030), TdH NL is redefining and refining our role as a child rights organisation, with the strategic ambition that “by 2030, Terre des Hommes Netherlands is a catalyst for systemic change to stop child exploitation. We do this by empowering children and their communities, connecting them with those who have power to enact change, and utilising our knowledge and expertise to co-create sustainable, evidence-based solutions.”

TdH Netherlands is led by a two-headed Executive Team: Executive Director and the CEO.

The values of TdH Netherlands are: Responsible, Bold, Human-Centred and Playful.

The organisation's core principles are: (1)Children at the Centre, (2) Intersectionality and Power Awareness, (3) Safety and Wellbeing, (4) Sustainability, and (5) Meaningful and Strategic Partnerships.

In line with our new strategy, TdH NL is in the process of establishing three thematic programmes under which our portfolio of humanitarian and development projects and programmes will be managed. These are: 1. Child Labour, 2. Sexual Exploitation of Children, and 3. Humanitarian Action. Our programmatic work is supported by two cross-programmatic units: Programme Development and Quality (PDQ), and Research, Expertise and Influencing (REI). Aligned to our new strategy, and based on many years of experience as a child rights organisation, we aim to consolidate our expertise and programme management, informed by research, to bring about sustainable and systemic change in the lives of children, and to hold duty bearers accountable.

The focus of TdH NL regarding humanitarian action is on child protection in emergencies (CPiE), with a particular focus on the protection of children from exploitation.

Are you a student with good research skills, who is passionate about children’s safety and rights?

Would you like to learn new skills, while contributing to our work to stop child exploitation?

Become an intern at the Research, Expertise and Influencing Team of Terre des Hommes Netherlands!

What will you work on

You will be working on an international research project in Bangladesh, Bolivia and the Netherlands, mostly focusing on the Dutch case study exploring intersectional factors (SOGIESC) and online sexual exploitation of children. The specific tasks and projects will be defined in agreement with the intern and will be based on interest, experience and skills.

Your tasks may include:

• Supporting research interviews and focus groups in the Netherlands;
• Supporting the development, implementation and dissemination of research;
• Translating research into accessible, creative and easy-to-read products;
• Supporting the development and carrying out of lobby and advocacy initiatives on national or regional level.

If a thesis is a mandatory component of your studies, we are happy to discuss the possibility of combining this with your internship and looking for opportunities for you to contribute towards our research agenda.

We are looking for a motivated and hands-on intern, who:

• Has good oral and written communication skills in both Dutch and English (mandatory);
• Studies towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree, for instance in child rights, human rights, law, psychology, criminology, sociology, anthropology, international development studies, pedagogy, or any other relevant degree;
• Has knowledge on child rights, child protection, or child exploitation;
• Has experience (studies or work) with research analysis, writing and editing, experience with qualitative research methods and analysis is appreciated;
• Has good analytical skills;
• Has good organisational skills;
• We appreciate special interests in and knowledge of especially marginalised groups, LGBTQI+ or disability rights.

What do we have to offer?

Because Terre des Hommes Netherlands carries out programmes and projects itself, the difference is that the organisation, and therefore also your contribution, is visible and tangible every day.

We offer:

• An internship where you can really make a difference for children;
• An organisation with enthusiastic and highly skilled colleagues;
• An easily accessible office in the middle of The Hague;
• A 6 month internship contract;
• The stipend is 400 EUR gross per month based on 36 hours a week;
• Possible start date 1 June or as soon as possible.

Interested?

Do you like to become part of our Research Expertise and Influencing (REI) team?

Please upload your application here before June 4 2024 end of day.

For more information please contact vacature@tdh.nl

Our Commitment to Diversity, Integrity and Child Safeguarding

We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas and challenge our thinking. We are especially interested in people whose lived experiences help us to see things we might otherwise miss, and enable us to do better work with and for children. Whether or not you meet 100% of the criteria, we want to hear from you, because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world.

TdH NL is committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation. We continue to learn about intersectional considerations and power distribution within our organisation and our work. We are dedicated to preventing and eradicating any type of misconduct including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, any other type of misuse of power, lack of integrity or financial misconduct.

Note: We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us, this includes a commitment to diversity and inclusion at all levels of our work. All offers of employment will therefore be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which include a valid criminal record check, terrorism finance checks, and/or integrity screenings/references relating to misconduct and disciplinary actions in prior employment.

TdH NL is particularly committed to keeping children and vulnerable individuals safe, and has zero tolerance on (child) abuse. Every TdH NL employee is bound by the TdH NL Code of Conduct that describes the expected behaviour by staff, in particular with regards to Safeguarding children and (young) adults in our programmes. Child safeguarding measures are part of our selection and recruitment process. By submitting your application you accept that TdH NL will conduct such pre-employment screening for successful candidates. TdH NL participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.