Regional Engagement Intern

One Family Foundation is a small, family foundation based in the Netherlands that has made its mark across the globe as an incubator of social innovation projects and start-ups. We believe, to achieve lasting change we must fundamentally transform the way we think and act to create collaboration across communities, social innovators and governments, systematically creating solutions to the world’s most pressing issues. Only through this collective, inclusive approach can we hope to address poverty, restore our planet, and ensure true inclusion.

From 2020–2025, One Family Foundation incubated a growing network of social entrepreneurs and innovators, Catalyst Now, which has since evolved into its own independent organisation. Moving into this new phase, we wish to grow support for social innovation through engaging with communities and governments.

The Government Council for Social Innovation (GCSI) is a coalition of governments worldwide united with the goal of advancing social innovation on a global scale. One Family Foundation convenes GCSI and supports the initiative through our secretariat. To help strengthen our small, dedicated team, we are inviting 5 Regional Engagement Interns to support our work.

We are currently welcoming interns from the following regions:

1. Latin America
2. Anglophone Africa
3. Francophone Africa
4. Asia
5. MENA

Role Overview:

This is an unpaid, part-time internship.

The intern must be based in, and familiar with, the region they are applying to.

The Regional Engagement Intern will support the Regional Coordinator in engaging with governments, regional institutions, and ecosystem partners. The role is designed to provide exposure to regional social innovation work while contributing to policy engagement, partnership-building, and program support. Interns will assist with research, coordination, communication, and documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

Government & Policy Engagement

• Assist in preparing background research on government stakeholders, policies, and initiatives in the region.
• Support the drafting of policy briefs, notes, and reports under supervision of the Regional Coordinator.
• Help coordinate logistics for participation in policy forums, meetings, or consultations.

Regional Strategy & Coordination

• Support the Regional Coordinator in mapping regional trends, policy updates, and innovation initiatives.
• Assist in maintaining databases of regional stakeholders, institutions, and projects.
• Contribute to the preparation of briefing materials for cross-country learning exchanges.

Programme Design & Support

• Provide research support for programme development and strategy formulation.
• Draft summaries and notes from regional discussions, consultations, and workshops.
• Assist with knowledge-sharing efforts between the regional and global teams.

Partnership & Ecosystem Building

• Help maintain contact lists and partnership documentation.
• Assist in the coordination of partner meetings and capacity-building workshops.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in public policy, international relations, development studies, political science, or a relevant field.
• Strong interest in social inovation, public policy, or international development.
• Familiarity with the regional policy context and socio-economic landscape is preferred.
• Strong research, writing, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a virtual, multicultural environment.
• Fluent written and spoken English; knowledge of an additional UN language or regional language is an asset.

What we offer:

• Opportunity to work with a mission-driven, global team committed to meaningful impact and systemic change.
• Exposure to high-level discussions on policy, international cooperation, and social innovation.
• Hands-on experience in supporting cross-sectoral policy and government engagement initiatives.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals in the field.
• Networking opportunities with global thought leaders, policymakers, and social innovators.
• Flexible, part-time internship designed to accommodate academic or personal commitments.