World Fair Trade Organization Europe (WFTO)Project Management and Fundraising Internship

WFTO-Europe is one of the regional branches of the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) which is a worldwide network of Fair Trade organizations present in more than 70 countries. Its goal is to enable producers, especially in the global South, to improve their livelihoods and develop their communities through Fair Trade.

As an intern at WFTO-Europe in Project Management and Fundraising you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Campaign and Events: contribute to the planning and implementation of specific campaigns and the organisation of events, such as the World Fair Trade Day and others.
• Fundraising and Project Management: support our fundraising strategy and project activities, including narrative and financial reporting.
• Administration: assist with the daily business, accounting, human resource management, databases, documentation and updates.

Skills required

• Fluency in English
• Good communication skills (written and oral)
• Eagerness to Learn
• Motivation for the Fair Trade movement
• Proficiency in other languages (French, Spanish and Portuguese) is highly valued
• Ability to work as part of a team

Please note that the internship will last from mid-August 2018 to mid-February 2019 and that it is unpaid. Candidates required to complete a training period as part of their academic degree and those who can commit for a period of 6 months are preferred.

If you are interested, please send your CV and a 1-page Cover Letter in English explaining why you would like to work with us and what your contribution could be to administration@wfto-europe.org by the 20th of May 2018, 12pm (CEST). Please indicate your availability and preferences regarding start/ending dates and length of stay.