Job Description

Your mission

War Child is looking for a:

Intern Institutional Funding (Dutch Relief Alliance/DRA account)

Period (in consultation): between 1 September 2026 and 19 February 2027 for a minimum of 5 months (4 days per week).

About the role

War Child Netherlands is a compact, driven team of more than 50 professionals responsible for a large part of War Child’s income and reputation in the Netherlands and across the 18 countries where we work. We focus on practical, cost‑effective humanitarian work that improves the future for children affected by conflict.

As an intern in this role,you will support the Institutional Funding team. You will be based at our Amsterdam office (Watergraafsmeer) and work in a hybrid way — a mix of working from home and on site.

Your challenge

You are enthusiastic about War Child’s work and want to help improve the future prospects of many children worldwide. We are looking for an intern to support the Dutch Relief Alliance (DRA) account. The DRA is a network of 14 humanitarian NGOs, funded by the Dutch Government, that delivers humanitarian aid where needs are highest. You will work closely with two account managers and support ongoing programme development with country teams, including DR Congo, Syria and the Occupied Palestinian Territories.

Deliverable

A well‑organised DRA account that frees the account managers to focus on strategic planning and ensures the PCJR selection and implementation processes are completed thoroughly and to a high standard.

What you will do

• Provide general DRA account management support: introduce structure and standardisation through trackers (reporting, IAAs, DCR, payments), annual action plans, checklists, meeting scheduling, minute taking and action follow up.
• Support preparation, review and filing of Inter Agency Agreements (IAAs), Grant Agreements and Sub Grant Agreements.
• Support Rafiki data quality checks for DRA reporting.
• Maintain and close project documentation and folders; ensure accurate filing.
• Ensure quarterly meetings take place; collect and file required information; set agendas.
• Support specific Joint Responses (JRs) as needed: Syria JR, Gaza JR, Ukraine JR and other unforeseen tasks.
• Support EWWG activities and ACM launches.
• Help prepare materials for Partners Meetings.
• Assist with proposal development for new PCJRs.
• Support internal training activities and draft internal memos.
• Help with report reviewing and quality checks.
• If time allows, broaden the portfolio to support other accounts.

Your profile

• Registered as a student at a Dutch educational institution for the full internship period.
• Background in social or development studies (or a related field).
• Experience with NGOs and/or humanitarian contexts is an advantage.
• Proactive, eager to learn and able to take initiative.
• Strong organisational skills, accuracy and comfort with administrative tasks.
• Excellent written and spoken English (fluency required).
• Available for a minimum of 5 months, 4 days per week. 

What we offer

• A meaningful, hands‑on internship with real responsibility and coaching.
• A travel and intern allowance of €300 gross per month (based on 40 hours per week); pro rata for your agreed hours. You are entitled to holiday days.
• A friendly, professional team and a working environment that encourages initiative and learning.
• Hybrid working from our Amsterdam office.

Why You Should Apply

• Meaningful Impact : Contribute directly to improving the lives of children and families affected by conflict through quality education and long-term, sustainable change.
• Professional Growth: Join a dynamic organisation that values learning, innovation, and professional development, with opportunities for capacity building and growth through the role and War Child’s global network.
• Global Reach : Play a key role in scaling a ground-breaking programme across multiple conflict-affected contexts worldwide.
• Collaborative & Inclusive Culture : Work alongside passionate, mission-driven colleagues in a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace that prioritises safety, fairness and equal opportunity for all.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply no later than 21 September 2026 by submitting their CV (English, max 2 pages) and cover letter outlining the skills and knowledge you might bring and your motivation for this post.

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Please note that War Child interns need to be registered students at a Dutch educational institution. This is a hard requirement. Students must be enrolled for the duration of their internship. Please note that this internship does not suit students who are in their thesis writing semesters.

By submitting your application you certify that all of the statements made in your application are true, complete, and correct and are made in good faith. You understand that falsifying, misrepresenting or intentionally withholding information will be grounds for rejection of your application or withdrawal of any offer of appointment or, if an appointment offer has been accepted, this will be ground for employment sanctions, such as, but not limited to, instant dismissal. In addition, you understand that you need to submit a Criminal Record Certificate and that, if you fail to submit it, no employment relationship can be established.

Disclaimer

• Only applications received via our website are processed.
• If we appoint a suitable candidate before the given closing date, we reserve the right to remove the vacancy from our website before that date. In such a case, any responses received after that time are not processed.
• It could be that during our selection process the closing date for the vacancy is extended. If so, and you have not yet heard from us, your application will remain active.