Job description
The Strategy and Operations Intern will provide comprehensive support to the Strategy & Operations Manager by conducting research on the Cyber Capacity Building (CCB) landscape, supporting the development of strategy documents, and assisting with a variety of administrative tasks. This role will offer the intern the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in strategic planning and operations within an international context, while contributing to GFCE’s mission to enhance global cyber capacity. The internship is for six months with a starting date of the 1 February 2025 (flexible).
Background
Established in 2015, the GFCE is a multi-stakeholder community of more than 160 members and partners consisting of governments, IGOs, companies, academia and project implementers from all regions of the world. Its mission is to strengthen cyber capacity and expertise globally by being a pragmatic, action-orientated and flexible platform for international collaboration. The GFCE delivers its mission through coordination to avoid duplication of efforts and blind spots; knowledge sharing to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of projects; being a Clearing House to connect requests for assistance with offers of support; and identifying and filling knowledge gaps with the development of a global CCB Research Agenda.
Role
The intern will be able to gain a deep understanding of global CCB efforts and strategic planning within an international organization with presence in 5 regions. They will also develop research, analytical, and reporting skills through hands-on experience in strategy development. Furthermore, they will be able to enhance project management and communication skills by supporting external high-level meetings and internal cross-departmental initiatives, and gain exposure with the strategic decision-making process and the opportunity to engage with senior leadership on critical organizational priorities.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Research Support for Strategy Development
2. Administrative Support
3. Additional Responsibilities as Needed
Required Skills and Qualifications
Organizational Relationships
Terms and Conditions
The internship is full-time based on a 40-hour working week, starting in February 2024. Remuneration is set at a fixed gross monthly rate of 830 euro plus reimbursement of actual travel (commute) expenses. The GFCE Secretariat office is based in The Hague, The Netherlands (Laan van Noi station).
To Apply
Please send a cover letter with your motivation and your CV to Marjo Baayen, Director GFCE Secretariat, via contact@thegfce.org, by the 2 January, 2024. A written assignment and reference check could be part of the selection procedure. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
For more information on this internship opportunity, please reach out to us at contact@thegfce.org.