Moral Ambition Fellow

about the role

Our

program is not just a learning opportunity: It's a transformative

seven-month journey, beginning with an intensive one-month training that

sharpens you into an effective advocate for positive change. You'll

then spend the next six months placed at a host organization, e.g. a

leading NGO or think tank, likely in the vibrant heart of Brussels,

dedicating your efforts to the critical areas of Tobacco Control or the

Food Transition. 

But it doesn't end there. We help you gain the

skills and network to continue your morally ambitious career. Hopefully,

you will continue to make a difference along with the fellows in your

cohort and subsequent cohorts.

Key responsibilities

• Follow one month of training in September to become an effective advocate for good.
• During
• the six-month period from October 1 to April 1 at your host
• organization, your activities will vary based on your experience and the
• type of organization you are with. You will engage in tasks such as
• writing research reports, informing policymakers, preparing legal cases,
• creating stakeholder maps, conducting investigative journalism, working
• on communication strategies, and building a network.
• Perseverance is one of the founding principles
• of The School for Moral Ambition. We ask for your commitment to a
• longer morally ambitious career, even after the fellowship ends.

What We’re looking for

• Alignment with our founding principles
• The potential to become an effective advocate: Strong verbal and written communication skills, good epistemics and strategic thinking.
• We primarily focus on people who have around 10 years of work experience, though having at least 3 years is a requirement
• Ability to commit full time, but at least 32 hours per week.
• Eligibility to work in the EU.
• Willingness to relocate to Brussels, at least for the fellowship duration (with exceptions for outstanding candidates).A limited number of host organizations could require temporary relocation to a different major city, like Berlin or Geneva. 
• There are a limited number of remote spots for the Tobacco Control Fellowship.
• Preparedness to quit your job and transition from your current role to a new, impactful career path.
• A completed bachelor's degree; a master's degree is preferred.
• Willingness to live on a career transition grant of EUR 3,6K gross per month for the duration of the fellowship.
• We
• are especially interested in individuals with experience in: Legal
• roles, Strategy/Management Consulting, Applied Research, Lobbying,
• Marketing/Communications, Taxes, Data analysis, Fundraising, Policy
• Making, Food Technology/Sustainable Proteins, Agriculture, Prevention in
• Alcohol/Drugs/Tobacco and Investigative Journalism.

We are

committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. We welcome

applicants of all races, religions, gender identities, sexual

orientations, ages, national origins, disabilities, and other diverse

backgrounds. At the School for Moral Ambition, we value talent and a

can-do attitude above traditional credentials.

What we offer

• An
• amazing opportunity to kickstart your morally ambitious career to work
• on the most pressing causes within the EU according to our research.
• One
• of the most fascinating careers available, demanding high-level
• strategic thinking, providing diverse working days, and potentially
• having an extremely significant impact.
• A cohort of talented
• people from diverse professional backgrounds with plenty of room for
• peer-to-peer learning during the program.
• A month of free training with influential guest speakers and experienced trainers who will turn you into an effective activist.
• Six months of gaining practical experience during a placement at a host organization.
• A career transition grant of maximum EUR 3.6k per month, equivalent to an average salary in the Netherlands.
• A
• whole lot of fun. As we tried to convey in our founding principles:
• ‘We’re not driven by feelings of guilt, but by sheer enthusiasm. We’re
• simply excited about making the world a wildly better place, and about
• building a legacy that matters.’ 

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Application process

• Round
• One (Application): May 1 - 19 | Dedicate about 90 minutes to complete
• your application questions and submit your CV/Linkedin.
• Round Two (Skill Test): Engage in a three-hour task that probes your relevant skills.
• Round Three (Online Interview): Participate in a 45 minutes online interview focusing on case scenarios and personal fit.
• Round Four (Organization Interview): A final one-hour interview with your potential host organization.

Expected

duration of this application process: maximum six weeks from job

closing date. We will be flexible regarding the procedure for some

specifically qualified applicants.