On the one hand, the Netherlands invests in climate policy and development cooperation, on the other hand, Dutch agriculture causes deforestation elsewhere in the world, our companies harm people and the environment, and countries in the Global South miss out on millions in taxes via tax haven the Netherlands. Thus, we take away with one hand what we have given with the other. 

As Foundation Max van der Stoel (FMS), the independent foreign foundation affiliated to the PvdA, we work for fairer Dutch policy towards the Global South that does not conflict with itself. We do this through advocacy towards Dutch ministries and the Lower House. This is done in close cooperation with civil society partners, such as ‘Building Change'. For our work, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are an important guide.  

What will you do? 

• You assist in lobbying towards members of parliament and policymakers, for example by co-writing lobby letters or organising political meetings. 
• You work with community partners, such as ‘Building Change’, for policy advocacy and campaigns (e.g. the #AdopteerEenSDG campaign).

• You keep track of current political and social developments on various topics, such as trade, migration, taxation and climate, and report on them to your colleagues and our network partners. 

• You regularly write articles or opinion pieces on the topics we cover. 

• You will also help generate visibility and attention through social media and newsletters. 

• Together with other interns and the project officer in charge, you will organise online and offline political events and help think about interesting speakers and the programme. 

Who are we looking for? 

• You have a good sense of politics and an open, communicative attitude. You enjoy working in a political environment. 

• You possess knowledge of and interest in Dutch politics, with a specific focus on the international impact of Dutch policies and the SDGs. 

• You can gather and analyse information efficiently and articulate it clearly, even under time pressure. 

• You have a sharp pen and a good command of Dutch and English, and can write news articles for a wider audience. 

• You are able to work independently in a busy work environment. 

• You are familiar with social media and programmes like Canva. 

• You enjoy helping organise events. 

We understand that you may not have all the knowledge yet, and you don't have to. Motivation and room for development are most important. We encourage everyone - all backgrounds, M/F/X, much or less experience - to apply. 

What do we offer? 

• An internship from February to June for four days a week, 28 hours.

• Start and end time and working hours of the internship in consultation with the applicant.  

• An internship where flexible working hours and partial working from home are possible. 

• A behind-the-scenes look at a political foundation and various NGOs and development organisations. 

• A small-scale and collegial working environment with room for your personal input. 

• Good, intensive internship supervision where we sit down together regularly to discuss your goals. 

• An internship allowance based on 28h working week is €620 per month. 

Apply? 

Are you enthusiastic? Then email your cover letter with CV no later than Wednesday 10 December 2025 To Annefloor Ruby, arobijn@foundationmaxvanderstoel.nl. Application interviews will take place on Wednesday 17 December at our office in The Hague or online. 

For more information, you can also email Dutch or visitwww.foundationmaxvanderstoel.nlandwww.buildingchange.nl watch.