Membership and Engagement Associate

Closing date: 10 December 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Location: The Hague, the Netherlands

Type: Full-time (36 to 38 hours a week). 12-month renewable employment contract under Dutch law.

Starting date: January 2026

Remuneration range: 35.000-38.000 EUR Gross per annum on a full-time basis (38 hours).

Eligibility: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the Netherlands at the time of appointment.

About the CICC

The Coalition for the International Criminal Court (CICC) is the world’s largest partnership of civil society organizations advancing the global fight against impunity for serious international crimes. With members in over 150 countries, the Coalition works to promote access to justice for victims, strengthen the International Criminal Court (ICC), and support national-level justice efforts.

The work of the Coalition is coordinated by its Secretariat, based in The Hague and New York, which provides strategic direction, advocacy coordination, and member engagement. Learn more at www.coalitionfortheicc.org and on our social media channels.

About the Role

The Secretariat of the CICC is looking for a dynamic and passionate individual to join its team. The Membership and Engagement Associate will play a pivotal role in providing administrative and operational support to the Coalition’s Secretariat and membership, including to facilitate civil society access to and participation in important annual gatherings such as the ICC-NGO Roundtables and the Assembly of States Parties of the Rome Statute (ASP) sessions.

Responsibilities include:

1. Membership Engagement & Support
   • Serve as the primary point of contact for member organizations, responding to inquiries and providing relevant information.
   • Manage and maintain contact databases, mailing lists, and membership applications.
   • Oversee new member onboarding processes, ensuring clear communication about Coalition engagement opportunities.
   • Support consultations with member organizations on strategic goals and governance.
2. Event Participation & Support
   • Facilitate NGO participation in key events, including Assembly of States Parties (ASP) sessions and ICC-NGO Roundtables.
   • Arrange accreditation, respond to participation queries, and provide updated information to members.
   • Organize and coordinate side meetings, consultations, and networking opportunities.
3. Communications & Information Management
   • Handle general information requests from members and direct requests to appropriate CICC staff member.
   • Assist with reporting for various projects and meetings.
   • Attend and report on ICC, ASP, or UN meetings and events in The Hague as needed, including taking notes and preparing internal summaries.
4. Administrative Support
   • Assist with scheduling, agenda sharing, and reporting for various projects and meetings.
5. Additional Secretariat Support
   • Contribute to broader Secretariat work, including advocacy and programmatic efforts, as required.

Experience and qualifications requested:

1. Affinity to the values and mandate of the Coalition for the ICC.
2. University degree in Law, Social Sciences, Human Rights, International Relations, or a related field; an advanced degree is an asset.
3. Proactive, well-organised, and able to work both independently and collaboratively within a small and dedicated team.
4. Strong problem-solving abilities and sound judgment.
5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
6. High proficiency in English; working knowledge of French or Spanish is strongly preferred.
7. Strong digital literacy and proficiency with standard office and communication tools.

What We Offer

1. Collaborative environment: Work with a highly committed international team and a diverse global network of human rights defenders, legal experts, and advocates.
2. Network and visibility: Gain exposure to major international justice fora, including the Assembly of States Parties to the ICC and other high-level policy dialogues, with opportunities to observe proceedings and understand how global civil society engages in these spaces.
3. Healthy working conditions: A supportive and flexible workplace that promotes work–life balance and accommodates different working styles and needs, including working from home and flexible hours.
4. Professional growth: Opportunities for learning and development, including exposure to international justice processes, and the possibility to take on increased responsibilities over time.

High proficiency in English; working knowledge of French or Spanish is strongly preferred.