Project Officer Intern

Opora Foundation; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 3,900 - 7,800; Part time

Job summary

Opora Foundation is seeking a Project Officer Intern to assist in integrating Ukrainian professionals into the Dutch healthcare and social care system. The role focuses on coordinating trainings, events and participant management, and providing administrative support to the team in Amsterdam.

You will work closely with partners and trainers, while developing professional networks through workshops and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Ukrainian speaker and comfortable communicating with Ukrainian professionals.
• Strong English proficiency (C1 minimum); Dutch is a plus.
• Currently studying or recently graduated in a related field such as project management, marketing/communications, public administration, social sciences, international development, HR, psychology or healthcare management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer activities for the community of Ukrainian professionals.
• Support training planning, registration, communication and follow‑up.
• Help organise networking events, workshops and integration activities.
• Maintain databases, calendars and project documents up to date.
• Prepare and share information about trainings, events and opportunities.
• Support communication with trainers, speakers and partner organisations.
• Collect participation data and feedback to track reach and impact.
• Assist the Project Coordinator and team with ongoing tasks.

Skills

Ukrainian speaker

English (C1)

Organised

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent working

Team collaboration

Dutch language (advantage)

Education

Related field study (project management, marketing/communications, etc.)

Tools

Spreadsheets

Calendars

Online communication platforms

Job description

We are looking for a Project Officer Intern to join our team supporting the integration of Ukrainian social workers and mental health professionals into the Dutch healthcare and social care system.

This is a practical, hands-on internship for someone who enjoys organisation, coordination and working with people. A significant part of the role will focus on supporting the professional development of our community through trainings, events and other integration opportunities.

About the Role

You will support the team with the coordination and administration of activities for our community of Ukrainian professionals. Your responsibilities will include:

• Training coordination: supporting the planning, registration, communication and follow‑up of professional trainings and learning activities
• Event organisation: helping organise networking events, workshops and other professional integration activities
• Participant coordination: communicating with participants, maintaining registration lists and following up on attendance and feedback
• Administrative support: keeping databases, documents, calendars and other project administration up to date
• Communication: preparing and sharing information about upcoming trainings, events and opportunities with the professional community
• Partner coordination: supporting communication and practical arrangements with trainers, speakers and partner organisations
• Monitoring & reporting: collecting participation data, feedback and results to help the team track the reach and impact of its activities
• General project support: assisting the Project Coordinator and team with ongoing activities and tasks as needed

We Are Looking for Someone Who

• Is a Ukrainian speaker and comfortable communicating with the Ukrainian professional community
• Has good English proficiency (C1 minimum); Dutch is an advantage
• Is currently studying, or recently graduated, in project management, marketing/communications, public administration, social sciences, international development, HR, psychology, healthcare management or a related field
• Is organised, reliable and attentive to detail
• Enjoys coordinating practical tasks and keeping track of multiple activities
• Has good communication skills and is comfortable working with different people and organisations
• Is interested in healthcare, integration, professional development or working with displaced communities
• Is comfortable with administrative and digital tools such as spreadsheets, calendars and online communication platforms
• Can work independently while being part of a small team

Practical Details

• Hours: Minimum 16 hours per week (Tuesday required)