Vacancy: Systems Learning Intern

Would you like to be part of a global movement of changemakers?

Catalyst 2030 is seeking an Intern with a focus on Systems Learning

Launched at the World Economic Forum in January 2020, Catalyst 2030 is a global community of social entrepreneurs, funders and other social change innovators who believe collaborative action and bold, new strategies are needed to address the crises of our time.
Joining forces with communities, governments, businesses, funders and others, Catalyst 2030 members are working toward changing systems at all levels. Cumulatively, members have already impacted the lives of millions, often with limited resources. Together, we envision the advancement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for all.

About the Systems Learning Team

Catalyst 2030 offers the Intern the opportunity to work with young people from various
countries, and to challenge themselves within the context of a vibrant and growing
organisation. The ideal candidate is a masters student or currently graduated with a
background in international relations / affairs, international law, international development,
social sciences or similar. Catalyst 2030 offers the Intern the opportunity to work with
young people from various countries, and to challenge themselves within the context of a
vibrant and growing organisation.

The Systems Change Learning Team was established early 2021 to stimulate an on-going
evolution of a learning ecosystem from and for social innovators. Our primary goal is to
provide rich opportunities for shared learning and create a collective learning community to
inform best practices. The team works to shift the dominant culture and paradigms with
social entrepreneurs and innovators closely with government and civil society to enable
structural and systemic change. To learn how to achieve this change, the systems learning
group develops monthly Catalytic Systems Learning Series, focusing on diverse topics,
building the Catalyst Academy certification programme, and curating resources..

The Systems Change Learning Working Group recognises the complexity of systems
change and brings together academics and social entrepreneurs to promote a sustainable
culture of systems change, while advancing research, informing curricular offerings, and
influencing practice, education, and policies.

Responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating systems change learning events and programmes as part of the Systems Change Learning series; overall project management including organising
  events focused on systems change learning between social entrepreneurs and peers, as
  well as events with academic researchers on topics that will assist the growth and scale of social ventures;
• Contributing to academic research projects undertaken in collaboration with various
  groups and partnerships within Catalyst 2030.
• Contributing to the development of the Systems Change Learning Working Group,
  collaboration with the co-chairs and supporting member needs;
• Supporting monthly group meetings at different stages, from calendar planning and
  agenda setting to taking minutes and sending follow-up emails;
• Assisting with the development of the Catalyst Academy certification programme
• Contributing to the creation of documents and training materials for events and learning programmes.
• Creating, editing and updating documents for various group purposes;
• Coordinating relations with members within the Catalyst 2030 network;
• Being an active part of the Systems Learning department, supporting the work of other teams when needed across the Catalyst 2030 Secretariat;
• Assisting with projects including organising events focusing on systems change learning between social entrepreneurs and peers, which may include internal events like Catalysing Change week or external partner events.
• Other ad hoc tasks.

Requirements and Skills

• Interest in communications, collaborations, event organising, and project management.
• Interest in and experience with research preferable;
• An active interest in global issues and challenges, their complexity and nuance;
• Preference for those finalising or having completed their academic studies; graduate students preferred;
• Proactive in seeking out solutions and pre-empting challenges;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Proven organisational skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced
  environment and across time zones;
• Flexible with an open mind who can easily adapt to new tasks given at short notice;
• Ability to manage time effectively and adapt to changing environments;
• Attention to details and willingness to learn from experience;
• Desire to work collaboratively in a team, with a positive attitude and ability to rise to
  challenges;
• Fluency in English, preference for another UN language (Spanish preferred)
• Ability to work in a multicultural and global digital environment with cultural sensitivity;
• Hands-on attitude and willingness to help out and show flexibility if required;

Our Offer

• The opportunity to work with a young and dynamic team in a fast-paced global
  environment, on-the-job training opportunities and experience within an international
  NGO;
• The ability to organise and coordinate personal projects to improve the work of the
  organisation;
• 6 month internship contract, preference for full time, but some part-time opportunities
  available for the right candidate;
• Good working atmosphere with a small and dedicated team;
• An opportunity to work with the world’s most prestigious social entrepreneurs and
  innovators;
• Small stipend a month if you are not eligible for any other grants or scholarships

Internship start date

23th September 2024, full time for six months.

Location

After COVID, we adopted a distributed organisational model with the ability to hire a diverse team. This position is remote and can be carried out from most regions that have some overlap with CEST working hours (minimum of 4 hours per day with CEST).

Deadline

Current applications are being accepted on a rolling basis.

How to apply

To apply, please email your CV and letter of motivation in English to the Systems Learning Team at hira@catalyst2030.net