Position description
Salary: 500€ monthly stipend
About us
One Family Foundation is a small, family foundation based in the Netherlands that has made its mark across the globe as an incubator of social innovation projects and start-ups. We believe, to achieve lasting change we must fundamentally transform the way we think and act to create collaboration across communities, social innovators and governments, systematically creating solutions to the world’s most pressing issues. Only through this collective, inclusive approach can we hope to address poverty, restore our planet, and ensure true inclusion.
From 2020 – 2025, One Family Foundation incubated a growing network of social entrepreneurs and innovators, Catalyst Now, which has evolved into its own independent organisation. Moving into this new phase, we wish to grow support for social innovation through engaging with communities and governments.
The Government Council for Social Innovation (GCSI) is a coalition of governments worldwide that has united with the primary goal of advancing social innovation on a global scale. One Family Foundation convenes GCSI and supports the initiative through its secretariat. To help strengthen our small, dedicated team, we are inviting a GCSI Europe Engagement Fellow to support our work.
Role Overview
This is a full-time fellowship.
The fellow must be based in, and familiar with, the region they are applying to (Europe).
The Regional Engagement Fellow will support the Regional Coordinator in engaging with governments, regional institutions, and ecosystem partners. The role is designed to provide exposure to regional social innovation work while contributing to policy engagement, partnership-building, and program support. Fellows will assist with research, coordination, communication, and documentation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Government & Policy Engagement
- Cultivate and maintain high-level relationships with government stakeholders, policy makers, and regulatory bodies across the region.
- Lead the development of policy recommendations and advocacy strategies aligned with our mission.
- Represent the organization in key policy and multilateral forums, coalitions, and government consultations.
- Regional Strategy & Coordination
- Develop and implement a regional strategy for engagement, including identifying priority countries and policy themes.
- Monitor regional policy trends affecting social entrepreneurship and social innovation.
- Facilitate cross-country learning and alignment among national governments, regional institutions, and ecosystem partners.
- Programme Design & Support
- Advise colleagues on policy-related components of our initiatives in the region.
- Coordinate with global teams to ensure region-focused insights inform broader strategy.
- Partnership & Ecosystem Building
- Build partnerships with think tanks, NGOs, donors, and social innovators to expand impact and scale.
- Identify funding and collaboration opportunities to support public-private innovation efforts.
Qualifications
- Graduate from a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in public policy, international relations, development studies, political science, or a relevant field.
- 2–3 years of experience in public policy, government affairs, or international development.
- Strong interest in social innovation, public policy, or international development.
- Familiarity with the regional policy context and socio-economic landscape is preferred.
- Strong research, writing, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a virtual, multicultural environment.
- Fluent written and spoken English; knowledge of an additional UN language or regional language is an asset.
What we offer:
- Opportunity to work with a mission-driven, global team committed to meaningful impact and systemic change.
- Exposure to high-level discussions on policy, international cooperation, and social innovation.
- Hands-on experience in supporting cross-sectoral policy and government engagement initiatives.
- Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals in the field.
- Networking opportunities with global thought leaders, policymakers, and social innovators.
- Flexible, part-time fellowship designed to accommodate academic or personal commitments.
Application instructions
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