Connection Platform Internship – The Hague Humanity Hub

Position: Junior Project Officer (Internship) – Connection Platform

The Hub is looking for an intern to support the development and implementation of its connection platform activities, all while delivering invaluable support to the Hub members and visitors to the Hub and to The Hague. This internship role will work across cross-sectoral projects and support the development of the Hub’s engagement activities targeting members, professionals in the community of peace and justice of The Hague, international delegations and more.

Your General Responsibilities

As the junior project officer, you will play an essential role in supporting the Programming and Community Development teams. Reporting to and working closely with the Community Programming Manager, you will help drive our programming and community-building efforts aimed at empowering changemakers and brokering connections for amplified impact in the peace and justice ecosystem.

Ecosystem Mapping and Navigation 

• Co-lead the mapping of organizations and individuals in The Hague’s peace and justice ecosystem and support the maintenance of the Hub-wide database.
• Co-develop a user-friendly ecosystem overview and member directory.
• Build and manage relationships with humanity Hub members regarding their visibility on the Hub’s website.
• Contribute to visual overviews and dashboards showing connections, themes, and activities across the ecosystem.
• Serve as a bridge and natural connector across community building and programming activities.
• Co-lead the development of a Connection to Expertise framework by mapping expertise available in the ecosystem and identifying opportunities to connect community needs to the available expertise.

Community Survey and Research Activities

• Conduct short-term and focused research activities on thematic relevant to the community.
• Support the design and implementation of community surveys and other knowledge production activities.
• Assist with data collection and analysis, and support team training to ensure information is centralized and accessible.
• Support investigation and exploration of digital community platforms. Communication

Community Development and Collaboration Support 

• Assisting in creating opportunities for community members to connect, collaborate, and exchange knowledge.
• Collaborating with other departments at the Hub, such as communications and campus teams, to support the promotion and delivery of programming activities.
• Co-lead community management and building efforts across key thematics of relevance to the Hub, including but not limited to, Democracy & Rule of Law, Mental Health, etc.

Representation and Networking 

• Representing and presenting the Humanity Hub at external and partner events.
• Assisting in business development and fundraising efforts related to different initiatives, as needed.
• Ad hoc support with membership development and sales.

What you bring

• A genuine interest in the Humanity Hub’s community for a more peaceful and just world.
• A curious, friendly personality with the ability to stay calm, responsive, and solution oriented.
• You are punctual, well-organized, detail oriented, proactive and can multi-task.
• A flexible, can-do attitude, ready to jump between tasks and help where needed, and suggest improvements.
• Experience with event management and facilitation.
• Experience in synthesizing insights and producing reports, lookbacks and meeting notes.
• Affinity with data collection and analysis is desirable.
• You are fluent in English and can (ideally) communicate in Dutch. Dutch speaking candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Excellent communication skills, in writing and verbally.
• You can work independently and collaborate within a team. You welcome feedback and use it to improve and learn.
• Available for flexible working hours to support events as required.

Requirements

• You are studying/have studied a degree in a relevant field (for example, but not limited to:  Development Studies, International Relations, International Law, Political Science, European Studies, Public Relations, Communication, Business Management).
• You are legally allowed to do an internship in the Netherlands.
• You are living in, or near, The Hague.
• You must be able to work at least 4 days per week (32 hours).
• You must be available for the entire duration of the internship (September 2026 – end February 2027).

What we offer

• An internship allowance of €400 per month, based on 32 hours a week.
• Paid holiday allowance (8 days based on 32 hours per week).
• Hybrid working (25% of your working hours).
• 40% discount on all food & beverage at the Hub Café.
• Free attendance to events and workshops.
• The chance to build your network with leading innovators and changemakers.
• A great learning opportunity to develop your professional and social skills in a challenging yet rewarding environment.
• The opportunity to take a proactive role in developing the Humanity Hub.
• Guidance throughout your internship and potentially valuable input for your thesis topic and future career steps.
• An energetic and purpose-driven organizational culture in a vibrant workspace with a diverse group of colleagues.

Would you like to work with us? Apply today!

To apply, please apply by completing this form and e-mail your resume (CV) in a PDF format to vacancies@humanityhub.net with the subject line “CV, YOUR NAME, Internship Title”.
Only complete applications will be considered. Applicants will be invited for rolling interviews before and after the deadline. For any inquires related to the application process, please reach out to the following email vacancies@humanityhub.org