At Terre des Hommes we're looking for a Intern: Sexual Exploitation of Children (SEC) Programme to join our team. The Hague · Terre des Hommes Netherlands

The Sexual Exploitation of Children (SEC) Programme is seeking an intern, who is registered as a postgraduate student, has good research and communication skills, and is passionate about children’s rights. Do you fit this profile? Are you excited to learn new skills and work in an exciting, innovative and dynamic programmes environment? If so, keep reading!

Terre des Hommes Netherlands aims to protect children by preventing and stopping child exploitation, and by empowering children to make their voices count. Terre des Hommes Netherlands focuses on Sexual Exploitation of Children (SEC), Child Labour, Child Trafficking and Humanitarian Action. For each of these forms of child exploitation, Terre des Hommes Netherlands is developing and implementing projects and programmes through local partners, mainly in Asia, Africa and Europe. Join us!

The internship is both a learning and personal development experience for the intern, as well as knowledge-enhancing for the internship provider. The specific tasks and projects will be defined in agreement with the intern and will be based on interest, experience and skills.
The intern’s responsibilities are to:

• Co-create a learning and mentorship plan, tailored to suit your interests, needs, knowledge capacity and skills with clear goals against which to review your progress during and at the end of the internship.
• Participate in regular one-on-one learning & support sessions with the SEC Ho P, mid-term and post-internship reflection meetings,
• Maintain an internship diary, and submit a reflections report at the end of the internship.
• Complete online child safeguarding training, as well as introductory online courses on children’s rights, gender and intersectionality;
• Track hours and maintain a healthy internship-life balance.
• Contribute to a respectful and inclusive workplace.

Other tasks may include:

• Supporting the development, implementation and dissemination of research on child sexual exploitation;
• Contributing to desk reviews on topics related to child sexual exploitation;
• Contributing to the development, review and referencing of concept notes, guidelines and other documents related to the sexual exploitation of children;
• Supporting the coordination of learning and knowledge-exchange meetings and events involving staff working at country, regional and global levels;
• Assisting in tracking donors and funding opportunities related to the sexual exploitation of children;
• Assisting in identifying international, regional and national advocacy, learning and knowledge-sharing opportunities;
• Accompanying the Head of Programme (Ho P) and other SEC TP staff to meetings with stakeholders and partners, when appropriate;
• Participating actively in All Staff, SEC team meetings, and other learning and collaboration spaces within Td H, and taking minutes when needed;
• Communicating internally with staff at country, regional and global levels to share knowledge and inspire;
• Providing general support to the SEC TP team when completing planned and reactive tasks.

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.

• Passion for children’s rights and interest in child protection, sexual exploitation of children, and gender rights.
• A particular interest in diversity, inclusion and intersectionality would be an added bonus.
• Currently enrolled in a Masters or Doctoral degree in international relations, international development studies, political science, sociology, social work, social policy, criminology, gender studies or related field.
• Written and spoken proficiency in English.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Experience in conducting desk research required. Primary research skills are desirable but not essential.
• Interpersonal and communication skills, both in person and online.
• Able to articulate problems and ask for assistance when needed.
• Willingness to learn, think out of the box, share innovative ideas, contribute actively and collaborate with diverse colleagues.
• Time-keeping and respect for deadlines. Ability to communicate failure to meet deadlines in a timely manner.
• Ability to balance internship responsibilities with academic and personal commitments.
• Willingness to reflect on learning and development needs, articulate concerns and areas requiring growth.
• Commitment to Td H’s core values and principles, including inclusivity and placing children at the centre.

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 4-6 month internship contract;
• The stipend is 400 EUR per month based on 36 hours a week;
• Start date: as soon as possible.

Application process
Please upload your application before Friday 6th of September 5PM CET. It should include a cover letter and CV/resume.
For more information please contact hr@tdh.nl

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.
Td H 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.
Td H NL is particularly committed to keeping children and vulnerable individuals safe, and has zero tolerance on (child) abuse. Every Td H NL employee is bound by the Child Safeguarding Policy and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Policy, part of our Code of Conduct. Child safeguarding measures are part of our selection and recruitment process. By submitting your application you accept that Td H NL will conduct such pre-employment screening for successful candidates. Td H NL participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.