Intern Academy

Core responsibilities:

• Assist with the substantive and logistical organization of professional training courses in international relations
• Provide technological support for online training sessions (managing studios)
• Maintain contact with speakers and trainers
• Help develop new group assignments and working methods
• Write pieces for the website and newsletter about the training programs
• Assist with project management tasks (preparing trainings and reporting)
• Contribute to sustainable innovation for training programs, potentially including M&E, competency profiles, exploring international best practices, or implementing new technological possibilities like AI

This role contributes to training professionals in international relations, helping equip governments, businesses, NGOs, and society to work toward a safe, sustainable, and just world.

Required qualifications and experience:

• In the final phase of a relevant education (including but not limited to: political science, public administration, international relations and diplomacy, regional studies, international law, international security, conflict studies, humanitarian studies, European law, etc.)
• Knowledge of and affinity with (a subfield of) International Relations
• Interest in education and training activities (experience as a trainer or ambition to become one is a plus)
• Affinity and experience with planning and organizing (training) activities and project-based support
• Excellent digital skills (ability to apply AI tools at an advanced level is a plus)
• Experience dealing with diverse and international target groups
• Excellent communication skills
• Possess a 'hands-on' mentality and be proactive
• Excellent command of English and good command of Dutch (French is a plus), both oral and written
• Extremely flexible attitude

Benefits include:

• Monthly compensation of €550 gross (for a 36-hour work week) plus travel allowance
• Dynamic work environment with exposure to diverse international audiences
• Opportunity to deepen substantive knowledge and develop various competencies
• Immediate integration into small dynamic project teams contributing to training programs

The Clingendael Institute is a leading think tank and academy in the field of international relations, aiming to inspire and equip governments, businesses, NGOs, and society to contribute to a safe, sustainable, and just world through analysis, training, and public platforms.