Position description
Catalyst Now offers the Intern the opportunity to work with colleagues from across the globe and to challenge themselves within the context of a vibrant and growing organisation. The ideal candidate has a background in international relations / affairs, social innovation, social enterprise, international law, international development, social sciences or similar.
The Ecosystem Development Team of Catalyst Now works with members and chapters of the network in supporting them with their initiatives in the different countries and regions all around the world. We are currently looking for an Oceania Intern that can support the local activities in the Pacific. The intern will be working closely with the Asia Pacific coordinator and with the whole Ecosystem Development Team and the other departments in the secretariat.
Key responsibilities
- Support the regional coordinator in a particular region (Oceania) in the implementation of the activities of local chapters of Catalyst Now.
- Support the regional coordinator with the research and mapping of the ecosystem of social entrepreneurs in the different countries in the region.
- Support in the design and implementation of strategies to engage members in the region.
- Support the implementation of communication strategies (including social media campaigns) for the region.
- Drive data analysis of the membership and engagement
- Support with the multilingual aspect of Catalyst Now, helping with translation when needed.
- Support the review of applications for membership in the region.
- Support to specific secretariat tasks and membership department requests.
- Research of potential funding opportunities for the local activities.
- Any other ad hoc tasks as needed
Qualifications
- Proven organisational skills and the ability to work independently, as well as within a team, in a fast-paced environment and across time zones
- An interest in global issues and challenges, their complexities and nuances
- Preference for graduate degree completion
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Attention to detail and willingness to learn from experience
- Desire to work collaboratively in a team, with a hands-on, positive attitude and ability to rise to challenges
- Fluency in English, and preferably another UN language
- Ability to work in a multicultural and global digital environment, with cultural sensitivity
- Flexibility and the ability to easily adapt to new tasks and assignments that might be given at short notice
Application instructions
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