Full-Time Impact Programme & Partnerships Internship at Ashoka Belgium
Job Description
Impact Programme & Partnerships Internship at Ashoka Belgium
Time commitment: Minimum 6 months, as soon as possible as from December 2016 (part-time is possible)
Indemnity: Unpaid and costs will be reimbursed
Location: Ashoka Belgium’s office: Impact House, 39 rue Ducale, 1000 Brussels
Please note that you must be eligible to work in Belgium to apply for any paid or unpaid position at Ashoka Belgium.
About Ashoka
Ashoka is best known as the world’s largest network of systems changing social entrepreneurs. Ashoka is on an audacious mission – to create a world where everyone is a changemaker i.e. a world where everyone has the skills to make a positive change in their families or communities. It is only in such a world that the solutions will outrun the problems. Launched in 1981, Ashoka has a network of over 3,500 leading social entrepreneurs (Ashoka Fellows), 10,000 youth ventures, 250+ Changemaker Schools, and 35+ Changemaker Campuses – as well as a community of 20,000+ innovators on Changemakers.com. Ashoka is working with this network to educate and empower young people with the skills to create and drive positive solutions. Please check http://www.belgium.ashoka.org and http://www.ashoka.org for more details.
Meet the Team
You will love working with the Ashoka BE team! We are a passionate, committed and motivated group –determined to change the world. We will never forget your birthday and we are always happy to hear your new ideas.
Role and Responsibilities
Do you have an eye for the next big thing in the social enterprise? As part of the Impact team at Ashoka, we are bringing together Belgium’s most ambitious and effective changemakers. We are working with the most innovative people on the frontline of social change.
• The Impact team focuses on supporting social entrepreneurs through network connections, strategic advice, communications, events and impact measurement. Impact activities involve relationship management, events and workshops organisation, community building, as well as impact measurement
• We are also looking for someone to support the team with the management of existing partnerships, and with the development of entirely new funding partnerships with corporations and individuals.
Ideally, our new teammate will have experience in the social sector and a personal track record of taking the lead. We are looking for an individual with a good eye for detail, ready to build strong relationships. We hope that you will be as excited as we are to build Ashoka’s community partnerships.
1/ Impact Programme (50%):
• Support the Programme Manager in the execution and the tracking of the Impact Programme
• Co-ordinate events, workshops and meetings for Impact candidates and experts from the business sector
• Conduct research to improve the Impact Programme strategic offer
2/ Partnerships (40%):
• Study partnership and fundraising opportunities
• Design and write-up proposals
• Follow-up partnerships launch (MoU, action plans…)
3/ Admin (10%):
• Support the team with database management on Salesforce
• Support the team with general administration
Benefits
• Gain valuable project management skills for the non-profit sector
• Enjoy flexible working hours
• Meet leading social entrepreneurs from around the world and gain valuable insight about the social enterprise sector
• Enjoy an international work environment
Required Skills and Experience
• Fluent in English, Dutch and French
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated a track record in producing high quality written materials (in at least 2 languages)
• Ability to work productively, proactively and independently, on own initiative
• Excellent time management skills
• Organised and detail-oriented
• Experience in the citizen sector, either as a social entrepreneur or a volunteer, trustee etc.