Would you like to intern with an organisation focused on corporate accountability for harmful impacts on people and the environment? Do you have a particular interest in learning about the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct? If so, please read on and apply.
About OECD Watch and SOMO
The OECD Watch network, hosted by the Dutch NGO SOMO, is a global network of civil society organisations with more than 140 members in over 50 countries. OECD Watch undertakes a range of activities centred on empowering global civil society to use the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct (OECD Guidelines) and National Contact Point (NCP) complaint system to secure accountability for corporate harm and strengthen law and policy on business conduct. We are committed to raising international standards for corporate accountability.
SOMO conducts action-oriented research to expose the influence and unprecedented power of multinationals. SOMO’s research is independent, factual, critical, and with a clear goal: a fair and sustainable world, in which public interests outweigh the interests of companies.
Key activities and responsibilities of selected intern
This internship will entail work with OECD Watch’s secretariat based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
The main activity of the intern will be to support an update of OECD Watch’s evaluations of NCPs. This will involve detailed analysis and evaluation of NCP policies, reporting, and practice. This will also involve communicating about the evaluations directly with NCP (government) representatives and incorporating their feedback.
The intern may also be involved in:
- Conducting qualitative (interview-based) research with global civil society organisations to understand whether and how they use the OECD Guidelines to engage with communities harmed by corporate misconduct.
- Supporting the maintenance of OECD Watch’s online database of complaints filed by civil society to NCPs.
- Assisting with management of OECD Watch’s network members, including communications with members.
- Organising (online and/or in-person) events and (internal/external) meetings.
- Providing (research and editorial) assistance with publications focused on corporate accountability, the OECD Guidelines, NCPs, and/or linkages between the OECD Guidelines and mandatory due diligence initiatives.
- Other support to the OECD Watch secretariat as needed.
Requirements / skills
- Legal right to work in the Netherlands
- Affinity with the mission of OECD Watch and SOMO
- Enrolment in or recent completion of a relevant Master’s degree (for example, law, human rights, international affairs)
- Excellent command of English. Knowledge of Spanish, Portuguese, or other languages highly desirable
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and proactively, while also being a good team member
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
We offer
- Work experience at an international non-profit organisation, based in Amsterdam, with a large national and international network
- An internship of 24 hours (3 days per week) for 4 months starting Monday 6 May 2024
- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid (home/office) work environment
- A monthly stipend of € 749 based on 40 hours / week
- Possible additional stipend for travel and other costs
Interested in this position?
Please send your application (your letter of interest and CV in English) by e-mail to [email protected] before 18.00 CET on Sunday 31 March 2024. Candidates should be prepared for interviews taking place in the second week of April.
