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Job Description

Who We Are Broken Chalk, in October 2020, was founded by a group of educators abroad who experienced and have been experiencing severe human rights violations in their home country (Turkey) and had to ask for asylum currently in several countries. Broken Chalk is an Amsterdam-based non-governmental organization (NGO) committed to addressing human rights violations in the education sector. A multinational team of dedicated human rights advocates collaborates extensively on researching violations in every corner of the World. You can also read more about Broken Chalk from our website: https://brokenchalk.org/ https://brokenchalk.org/category/work-with-us/ Broken Chalk is currently seeking Interns! Available openings: • Finance (Internship) Stream • IT Stream • Legal Stream • Research & Journalism Stream • Communications and Creativity Stream • Projects Stream • HR & Procedures Stream Kindly note that ▪Mode of internship: Not paid ▪Visa Sponsorship: Not Available ▪Mode of work: Remote Only complete applications will be reviewed. 1. Finance (Internship) Stream The role will emphasize the Finance Department within Broken Chalk. This is the Department that manages financial activities. Within the Department, there will be two Teams: The Fundraising Team and the Finance Team. The Fundraising Team will focus on donor management and develop strategies to secure funding from various sources, such as individuals, corporations, and foundations. Fundraising Team tasks: The Fundraising Team will focus on donor management and develop strategies to secure funding from various sources, such as individuals, corporations, and foundations. Finance Team tasks: The Finance Team will focus on accountancy and financial management, ensuring the organization's financial health and compliance with relevant regulations. The Stream will seek to recruit those with expertise in accountancy, grant applications, fundraising, donor management, and communications (with a focus on fundraising/finance). These roles will require strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders. Candidates should be adept at using financial software, possess excellent organizational skills, and have a strong understanding of financial and fundraising principles. 2. IT Stream The role will emphasize the IT Department within Broken Chalk. This is the Department that manages IT activities. Within the Department, there will be two Teams: The Web Team and the Admin IT Team. Web Team tasks: The Web Team will focus on the Static Website Content, the Website Design, and Uploading Content. Admin IT Team tasks: The Admin IT Team will focus on WordPress and Microsoft 365 (MS365). The Stream will seek to recruit those with expertise in WordPress, IT, computer science, MS365 admin, and cyber security. These roles will require strong technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Candidates should have a solid understanding of web development, content management systems, and IT infrastructure management. 3. Legal Stream The role will emphasize the Legal Department within Broken Chalk. This is the Department that manages Legal activities. Within the Department, there will be two Teams: The Internal Team and Third-Party Intervention Team. Internal Team tasks: The Internal Team will focus on protecting the company from any issues that may arise within the workforce The Third Part Intervention Team will focus on managing and resolving legal issues that involve external parties, such as clients, vendors, and regulatory bodies. Third Part Intervention Team tasks: Ø Assist in the organization of (online) discussions and meetings Ø Liaising with clients or internal departments The Stream will seek to recruit those with expertise in European law, corporate law, labor law, contract negotiation, dispute resolution, regulatory compliance, and legal research. These roles will require strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Candidates should have a solid understanding of legal principles and practices and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion. 4. Research & Journalism Stream The role will emphasize the Research and Journalism Department within Broken Chalk. This is the Department that manages content creation and research. Within the Department, there will be two Teams: The Articles Team and the Reports Team. Articles Team tasks: The Articles Team will focus on Current Issues and Educational Challenges Reports Team tasks: The Reports Team will focus on: · United Nations - Universal Periodic Reviews · United Nations - Calls for Input · Education Monitor: Around the Globe United-Nations - Universal Periodic Reviews tasks: Ø Monitoring and analyzing the human rights situation in various countries. Ø Gathering data and evidence from multiple sources, including governmental and non-governmental organizations. United Nations - Calls for Input tasks: Ø Identifying and responding to calls for input from various UN bodies and special procedures. Ø Drafting and submitting responses to calls for input in a timely manner. Education Monitor: Around the Globe tasks: Ø Researching and tracking global education policies, initiatives, and trends. Ø Analyzing educational outcomes, access to education, and disparities across different regions. The Stream will seek to recruit those with expertise in research, writing, editing, data analysis, educational policy, and global education trends. These roles will require strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders. Candidates should have a solid understanding of educational issues, strong writing abilities, and the capability to produce high-quality content under tight deadlines. 5. Communications and Creativity Stream The role will emphasize the Communications and Creativity Department within Broken Chalk. This is the Department that manages all aspects of external communications and creative content. Within the Department, there will be four Teams: the Social Media Team, the Newsletter Team, the Media Team, the Press Release Team, and the Statements Team. Social Media Team tasks: The Social Media Team will focus on Broken Chalks social media accounts Newsletter Team tasks: The Newsletter Team will focus on creating and distributing Broken Chalk's newsletters. Media Team tasks: The Media Team will focus on producing multimedia content for various platforms. Press Release Team tasks: Press Release Team will focus on drafting and distributing press releases. Statements Team tasks: Statements Team will focus on creating official statements and responses. The Stream will seek to recruit those with expertise in social media management, content creation, multimedia production, public relations, copywriting, and strategic communications. These roles will require strong written and verbal communication skills, creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across different teams. 6. Projects Stream The role will emphasize the Projects Department within Broken Chalk. This is the Department that manages the projects. Within the Department, there will be five Teams: The Anti-Scamming Team, the EP Election Awareness and Partnership Team, the EU Expertise offer Team, the EU Expertise Requests 1 Team, and the EU Expertise Requests 2 Team. The Anti-Scamming Team will focus on identifying, preventing, and mitigating scam activities that could affect the organization or its stakeholders. Anti-Scamming Team tasks: Ø Assist in the organization of (online) discussions and meetings Ø Educating staff and stakeholders on recognizing and avoiding scams EP Election Awareness and Partnership Team tasks: The EP Election Awareness and Partnership Team will focus on raising awareness about the European Parliament elections and encouraging informed participation. The EU Expertise offer Team will focus on providing expertise and support for EU-related projects and initiatives. EU Expertise & Requests offer Team tasks: Ø Organizing and implementing EU programs Ø Writing proposals for EU programs, i.e. (CERV, AMIF, etc.) 7. HR & Procedures Stream The role will emphasize the HR & Procedures Department within Broken Chalk. This is the Department that manages Human Resources and Procedures in Broken Chalk. Within the Department, there will be four Teams: The Human Resource (HR) Team, the Procedures and Proofreading Team, the Accreditation Team, and the Translation Team. HR Team tasks: The HR Team will focus on the internal aspects of Broken Chalk, hiring, and onboarding. Procedures and Proofreading Team tasks: The Procedures and Proofreading Team will focus on ensuring the accuracy and consistency of all written documents and maintaining procedural standards. Accreditation Team tasks: The Accreditation Team will focus on managing and maintaining accreditation standards for Broken Chalk's programs and services. Translation Team tasks: The Translation Team will focus on translating documents and communications to ensure accessibility across different languages. Broken Chalk is diverse. We do not discriminate in hiring practices and actively seek a diverse applicant pool. We encourage candidates of all abilities, ages, gender identities and expressions, national origins, races and ethnicities, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with criminal records to apply. We welcome all kinds of diversity. Broken Chalk is an equal-opportunity employer. How to Apply: Email your: · CV/Resume · Letter of interest to [email protected]

Core Responsibilities

The role involves managing external communications and creative content across various teams, including social media, newsletters, and press releases. It focuses on promoting the NGO's mission to address human rights violations in the education sector.

Requirements

Candidates should possess expertise in social media management, content creation, and strategic communications. Strong written and verbal communication skills, creativity, and the ability to work collaboratively are required.