Human Rights Communications Intern - Catalyst of Change

Qabird; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 4,000 - 6,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend €400/month

32 hours/week

Job summary

The Netherlands Helsinki Committee (NHC) seeks a Human Rights and Communications Intern to assist Programme Officers in managing external communications for Catalyst of Change and Rule of Law Training projects. The internship runs for 4–6 months, with a possible project-based component decided with a supervisor.

The role involves supporting social media, newsletters, event organization, interview-based stories, and website content updates.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a Bachelor or Master degree in Journalism, Communications, Political Science, International Relations, Social Sciences, or related degree.
• Excellent social media skills and ability to write clearly for various audiences.
• Visually creative with Canva; familiarity with WordPress and InDesign is an asset.
• Excellent command of English; knowledge of languages from Catalyst of Change countries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support general communication activities: social media, newsletters, reports, events, and admin tasks.
• Map activities of Catalyst of Change partners and craft outputs.
• Conduct interviews and write up success stories from Rule of Law training participants.
• Maintain content on the website with input from Communications Manager and staff.
• Contribute to the communications strategy and content planning for programmes.

Skills

Social media skills

Excellent writing

Canva

WordPress

InDesign

Interviews

Cross-cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Journalism/Communications/IR/Social Sciences

Tools

Canva

WordPress

InDesign

Job description

The Netherlands Helsinki Committee (NHC) seeks a Human Rights and Communications Intern to assist Programme Officers in managing external communications for Catalyst of Change and Rule of Law Training projects. The internship runs for 4–6 months, with a possible project-based component decided with a supervisor.

The role involves supporting social media, newsletters, event organization, interview-based stories, and website content updates.