Catalyst 2030 internship – Exploring innovative financing solutions

The Catalyst 2030 movement was initiated by leading social entrepreneurs from Ashoka, Echoing Green, the Schwab Foundation, the Skoll Foundation and other global networks of social entrepreneurs. Research carried out the Social Progress Imperative shows that at the current pace of progress, the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will be achieved in 2074. Catalyst 2030 believes that with collaboration this pace can be greatly accelerated, thus this network was initiated by around 100 of the most influential organisations and innovative social entrepreneurs and their associates to join forces to create more impact in a shorter time scale.

In brief, the movement is operating on every level: local/national, regional and global. It aims at strengthening the collaboration across civil society, multilateral organisations, social entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs, impact investors and governments.  The goal is scaling up already existing, proven, successful solutions for systemic change and thus accelerating the impact that will help us reach the SDGs by 2030. 

We are currently recruiting for interns to help coordinating a variety of initiatives that are commencing around the world as part of this movement. 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.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Supporting the development and work within the fund group with administrative tasks such as: minute taking, scheduling meetings, preparing powerpoints and other documents/material towards meetings.
• Work closely with leading funders, intermediaries and social entrepreneurs in the Catalyst fund group on fund creation and contributing knowledge to the development of the fund.
• Coordinating relations with relevant lobby targets and being responsible for others
• Support the funding group on the delivery of international advocacy activities which are to be conducted at a national and global level.
• Maintaining and strengthening partnerships with international allies and networks working on international development in order to share information and collaborate over opportunities, developing joint strategies, campaigns and actions.
• Working closely with the fund group planning, organising and coordinating strategic engagement at international conferences and events.
• Working with other teams across the secretariat.
• Other ad hoc tasks.

Requirements and Skills:

• Finalising or towards the end of your studies with a finance and/or business background, and a strong interest in the SDGs, sustainability, systemic change and social entrepreneurship.
• An active interest in global issues and challenges, their complexity and nuance.
• Proactive in seeking out solutions and pre-empting challenges
• Ability to work in a multicultural and global environment and demonstrate cultural sensitivity
• Great verbal and written communication skills
• Proven organizational skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment; across time zones
• Attention to detail, we will notice!
• Desire to work collaboratively, we’re a team!
• Sense of humour; the issues are big but we have fun
• Willingness to learn from experience, positive as well as up for a challenge.
• Fluency in English; other languages would be an asset e.g. Spanish, French or Arabic.
• Hands-on attitude and willing to help out and show flexibility if required
• Preferably available immediately, full time for a minimum of six months
• Flexibility; we are an organisation in development and tasks and responsibility might change. We are looking for someone with an open mind who can easily adapt to new tasks and assignments given at short notice.

We offer:

• The opportunity to work with a young and dynamic team in a fast-paced global environment
• On-the-job training opportunities
• No remuneration costs available

How to apply?

To apply, please email your CV and letter of motivation in English to Yvonne Moholt at [email protected]

*Due to the current situation of COVID-19 the internship will be remote*