Intern Child Labour Programme

Met het ACTE-project pakken wij in Zuid-Madagaskar kinderarbeid aan in de micasector via activiteiten in gemeenschappen, en lobby en belangenbehartiging op nationaal niveau.

Are you a team player, hands on, passionate about children´s rights and would like to contribute to the building blocks for programme development to prevent and protect children from Child Labour?
And, last but definitely not least, does it put a smile on your face when you imagine you’d be doing all of the above in an organisation with a strong social purpose?

Keep reading!

Purpose, fun part and challenges of this role

The Intern Child Labour Programme will be able to use her/his/their skills to last a significant contribution to the expansion of the CL portfolio of projects. She will work in a diverse team and learn how to apply data collection and analysis of the track record and to suggest meaningful entry points for the design of new programmes connected to the minerals extraction sector.

The Team

Our team consists of 4 colleagues in The Netherlands and Brussels providing the strategic direction to projects on the ground as well as delivering advocacy, private sector engagement and research in the Netherlands and Brussels; We like to support each other and make sure everyone is comfortable showing strengths but also vulnerabilities. A good sense of humor, also in difficult situations, is a strong characteristic of the team and something that ties us all together.

Result areas and core activities

To do this you will:

Supporting the development and implementation of diverse pieces of research on child labour, especially on interventions to prevent and eliminate CL in the minerals extraction sector.
Contributing to desk reviews on Child Labour context analysis and opportunities in selected countries.
Supporting the elaboration of the Child Labour Thematic Programme best practices report based on the analysis of previous project reports.
Conduct the ethical screening of potential companies interested in partnering with us;
Contributing to the development, review and referencing of concept notes, guidelines and other documents related to Child Labour;
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 CL HoP, other CL staff members and post-internship reflection meetings;
Complete online child safeguarding training, as well as introductory online courses on children’s rights.

Knowledge and experience

The ideal candidate will be committed to the mission and vision of Terre des Hommes Netherlands and has experience in conducting desk research, analysis of data and is familiar with Child labour/forced labour and/or other social impacts in global supply chains.

More specifically:

Currently enrolled in a BA or MA in a relevant field at a Dutch university.
Experience in conducting desk research is required.
Primary research skills such as online interviews/surveys are desirable but not essential
Exposure and interest in responsible business conduct within global supply chains, especially in minerals extraction/Artisanal and Small Scale mining (ASM)
Analytical and conceptual skills.
English written communication skills, French is a an asset
Basic knowledge of project cycle management in international cooperation is a plus
Good organisational skills.
Proactive and hands-on attitude.
A particular interest in diversity, inclusion and intersectionality would be an added bonus.
Preferable starting date 1st September 2025

What we have to offer, apart from the above!

Terre des Hommes is a growing organisation on the move. This means a lot of room for your own initiative and ideas. As we manage and execute our own programmes and projects, the difference we make and therefore you make is tangible on a daily basis.

A 4-6 months internship contract
Internship compensation € 400
36 hours per week with flexible hours arrangement
We work hybrid, so 50% office and 50% from home. Very flexible and with a positive effect on your work life balance;
An office in the thriving heart of The Hague, city of international human rights and political capital.

How to apply

Please upload your application by August 10th. It should include a cover letter and a CV/resume.

About Terre des Hommes Netherlands

Terre des Hommes Netherlands (TdH NL) protects children by preventing and stopping child exploitation, and by empowering children to make their voices count. Our strategic ambition is 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. In line with our new strategy, we conduct our activities in 3 Thematic Programmes: Child Labour, Sexual Exploitation of Children and Humanitarian Action.

We are led by a two-headed Executive Team: the Executive Director and the CEO, and the total of 196 employees across the globe. The entire Terre des Hommes Netherlands staff is a diverse group of people, based around the globe that interacts at an informal yet professional level and we all have a great heart for the purpose of our organisation. In all we do, we stand strongly by our core values: Responsible, Bold, Human-Centred and Playful. Working at our organisation is fighting against exploitation of children. Worldwide. Without discriminating. With respect for local cultures. We’re in this to make a relevant difference in the world.

Getting excited to join us?

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.

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