Humanity
Ready to create positive change with your next career step? Work on the future of humanity in The Hague region.
Discover jobs in humanity
Build an international career with purpose and impact. South Holland is home to a thriving community of NGOs, intergovernment organisations, research institutes and social enterprises working on humanitarian action, human rights, peacebuilding, climate justice and sustainable development. Whether you're looking for your first job, an internship or the next step in your career, you'll find opportunities to contribute to positive change around the world.
A global hub for peace, sustainability and humanitarian impact
The Hague region is home to one of the world's leading humanity ecosystems. More than 500 international organisations work here on peace, justice, human rights, humanitarian action and sustainable development.
They attract thousands of professionals from around the world who want to contribute to positive change. What makes the region unique is that it brings together research, policy and practice. From climate action to advancing human rights to emergency relief and humanitarian technology, organisations here help turn global ambitions into real-world impact.
Building solutions for a better future
The humanity sector brings together professionals from fields such as research, policy, international relations, social and political sciences, technology and data security, fundraising, grant management and communications. Working internationally, they develop innovative solutions to global challenges.
As issues like social inequality, the climate emergency and humanitarian crises converge, organisations are looking for people who can work across disciplines and cultures.
Specialisations
The humanity sector can be divided into a number of specialised areas. Although these may require distinct thematic expertise, they are deeply connected, and collaboration across them is often seen within or between organisations.
Peace, democracy and human rights
From protecting human rights and freedom of speech, to promoting democratic institutions and sustainable peace, organisations in South Holland work on some of the world's most pressing governance challenges. International NGOs, such as Hivos, Oxfam Novib, Free Press Unlimited, Netherlands Helsinki Committee and The Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD) seek thematic experts, researchers, policy advisors, fundraisers, programme managers and campaign specialists with international experience.
Climate and sustainability
Addressing the climate emergency, water security and sustainable development requires expertise from many disciplines. Organisations such as IHE Delft, The European Climate Foundation (ECF), SNV and World Resources Institute employ sustainability experts, climate policy advisers, researchers, water specialists, project managers, monitoring and evaluation professionals, campaigners and stakeholder engagement specialists to help communities adapt to a changing world.
Humanitarian action
As humanitarian crises become more complex, organisations are increasingly combining technology, data and local knowledge to improve response efforts. Organisations including ACAPS, Cordaid, International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO), Mercy Corps, Save the Children and UNOCHA seek data analysts, innovation specialists, humanitarian affairs officers, researchers, logisticians, technology experts, grants and finance managers, and communications professionals who can help deliver effective solutions in rapidly changing contexts.
Networking opportunities
Are you looking to connect with employers, entrepreneurs and fellow internationals in your field? Discover co-working hubs, event programmes and networking opportunities for people working on peace, justice and global impact.
Meet your future employer
Find your next employer in one of Europe's leading humanity ecosystems. Meet some of the NGOs, international organisations, foundations and social enterprises in The Hague looking for international talent with backgrounds in international relations, policy, social sciences, communications, project management, research, finance, HR and technology.
