ABOUT ONE
We work to ensure everyone, everywhere can lead a life of dignity and opportunity. How?
By bringing together activists’ voices and hard-hitting data and policy analysis. We use all this to pressure decision-makers to pass laws and take actions that will help tackle the world’s biggest challenges.
Employees of ONE work in a collaborative and creative environment. When you work for ONE, you will receive excellent benefits along with the opportunity to be part of an international organization and contribute to our mission to end extreme poverty and preventable disease.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
The Campaigns Intern will support the Netherlands Youth Ambassador and Campaign project team, helping them to deliver an impactful and diverse program in the Netherlands. ONE Youth Ambassadors are a dedicated team of volunteers who electrify our campaigns across Europe. They engage decision-makers, work with the media, and encourage the public to sign ONE petitions through online activity and local events.
The full-time internship will be either 6 or 12 months in duration, starting ASAP (depending on the availability of the intern). This internship is based in our Brussels office. Following the COVID-19 situation, we have become more flexible, and colleagues are able to work remotely (from home). We do aim to work in the office on Tuesdays. We might foresee some (international) travel in this 6- or 12-month internship.
In this role, you will work with campaigners across Europe, as well as our 20 Youth Ambassadors in the Netherlands. The ideal candidate would have some knowledge of campaigning, media, development, and our core policy issues, which include aid, health, and climate. The Campaigns Intern will report to and work daily with the Policy and Advocacy Manager, the Netherlands.
IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL
- Support the team to deliver successful campaigns and an active and effective Youth Ambassador programme;
- Provide general administrative and database support as required;
- Assist with campaign, member engagement, advocacy, and action planning;
- Identify opportunities and support the logistical and creative planning of events and communications;
- Sometimes speak to members of the public or other organisations about ONE;
- Provide translations and support content creation for our social media channels;
- Support with putting our message forward in Dutch media;
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What We Need From You
- Passion for creating change is most important, ideally with experience of campaigning;
- Attention to detail, with excellent office skills;
- Ability to work independently (essential) and to be pro-active;
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, keeping calm under pressure and solution focused;
- Bring creativity and have bold campaign ideas;
- Ability to work together effectively with people from various cultural backgrounds;
- Proven interest in international development and Africa;
- Good communication skills and excellent command of both Dutch and English (written and spoken);
- Ability to consistently apply good judgment and make good and responsible decisions;
- Ability to always maintain the highest degree of confidentiality regarding all aspects of work;
- Right to work in the EU.
INTERESTED? LET'S CHAT
If you are ready to join the fight against extreme poverty and preventable disease, please submit a CV in English and a cover letter in Dutch (explaining why you are the best person for the job). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; we will conclude the search once we have identified a suitable candidate. Candidates that do not provide cover letters in Dutch will not be considered.
The internship will be a “convention d'immersion professionnelle” (CIP) remunerated at 1,015 euros net.
We are looking for someone to preferably start asap.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, we are only able to contact those who we decide to interview. No phone calls please.
Only candidates authorized to work in the EU without any restrictions need apply.
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We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants. When an applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to compete for a job, they may request it orally or in writing (please email [email protected]). ONE will process requests for reasonable accommodation and will provide reasonable accommodations where appropriate, in a prompt and efficient manner.
We understand that a diversity of strengths, experiences, and backgrounds makes our team stronger. If this position interests you, we encourage you to apply and tell us why you are a great candidate for the role. ONE does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. To learn more about our diversity and inclusion work and priorities, visit https://www.one.org/us/about/diversity/.
Due to the number of inquiries that ONE receives, we thank all candidates for their interest yet only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.