Advocacy Intern at an International NGO

Do you enjoy diving into research and uncovering insights that drive real change? If so, this is your chance to turn your curiosity into impact and contribute to meaningful work.
Habitat for Humanity International is a leading global non-profit organization committed to build the world where everyone has a decent place to live.
We are looking for an Advocacy Intern to support our Program Department in research related to affordable housing and various EU policies. Your work will directly fuel our goal: to accelerate housing ecosystem solutions, support affordable housing, and eliminate energy poverty across the Central and Eastern European region.

Your main responsibilities would be:

• Desktop research: conduct research on affordable housing and on various EU policies and summarize findings

• Event support: help organize events (workshops, conferences), manage logistics and correspondence

• Attending online/in-person workshops: provide briefing materials and summaries

• Full-time University student based in Slovakia with specialization in humanitarian or social sciences fields, such as International Relations, European studies, Sociology, Law

• Excellent command of English, especially in writing

• Availability for 20 hours/week

• Interest in topics of housing/advocacy/sociology/EU grants

• This role is intended to be a long-term internship, beginning with one year contract

• Openness to learn and ability to process information

• Active support of HFHI Values: 

- Humility – We are part of something bigger than ourselves 
- Courage – We do what’s right, even when it is difficult or unpopular 
- Accountability – We take personal responsibility for Habitat’s mission 

• Safeguarding: HFHI requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanity’s code of conduct. 

• Flexible working hours

• Possibility to work mostly from home  

• Fully paid meal allowance (8,50€) 

• Laptop provided

• Working in a multicultural and friendly environment where you get to be in touch with colleagues from all over the world

• Employee recognition portal 

• Potential opportunity for full-time employment in the future