Project Intern – Women Power 2030

Are you passionate about feminism, climate justice, and global equality?

WECF is looking for a motivated intern to join our international team in supporting the Women Power 2030 project, a feminist initiative accelerating gender-just action for sustainable development.

 Location: Utrecht, the Netherlands (Hybrid)

 Start Date: 15.06.2025 (earliest) for 6 months minimum.

 Type of contract: 16-24 hours per week

The typical working days of the WECF office are Monday to Thursday, with a preference for availability on Tuesday and Thursday in person at our office in Utrecht. 

Applications close on 25 April. 

Interviews will take place in the week of 5-9 May. 

About the role

As an intern, you will support the coordination, implementation, and visibility of this EU-funded programme, working directly with an international consortium of feminist organisations across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Europe, at our international office in Utrecht, the Netherlands. 

This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with a high-impact, intersectional initiative working to shift global systems through grassroots leadership and policy influence. 

Your Responsibilities

• Assist with the coordination, monitoring, and reporting of the Women Power 2030 project and its work packages 
• Support collaboration and knowledge exchange between consortium partners 
• Help organize internal team meetings and build a feminist Community of Practice 
• Contribute to communications and visibility activities (e.g. writing social media content, articles, supporting visuals) 
• Join and take notes in coordination meetings and webinars 
• Provide general support to the work of WECF International 

Who are we looking for? 

• You are based in the Netherlands  

• You are a university student, recent graduate or have equivalent analytical and research skills  

• You are interested and knowledgeable about some of the following: climate change adaptation, climate justice, gender quality, and sustainable development   

• You are a flexible, autonomous and proactive person –that is, you take initiatives to support the project and colleagues  

• You share WECF’s values and vision   

• Skilled in written and spoken English (other languages a plus) 

• You already have some experience with organizing activities and events (virtual and/or in-person)   

• You are looking for a learning experience in an international civil society organization.

Who are we? 

We are a non-profit network dedicated to a gender-just and healthy planet for all. Our international network consists of over 250 women’s and civil society organisations in 70 countries. We believe that a sustainable and equitable future needs feminist solutions led by the people who are at the frontlines of the multiple crises we face. That is why we work on transformative gender equality and women’s rights in interconnection with sustainable development and climate justice. 

Why join us? 

• A dynamic learning environment within a passionate and inclusive international team 

• Insight into EU-funded project implementation from a feminist perspective 

• Mentorship from experienced project team members 

• A hybrid internship with flexibility to work from home 

• Reimbursement of travel costs (public transport, second class, discount card) 

• Opportunity to contribute to systemic change for climate and gender justice 

• We offer a compensation of €150 per month (based on 24 hours per week) 

How to apply? 

Please send a motivation letter and your CV by April 25th 2025 (both in English) to auvi.priodarshine@wecf.org, Programme Manager- Women Power 2030  

WECF strives for a diverse, inclusive workforce with colleagues who have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. We therefore  actively encourage individuals from (historically) excluded groups to apply.