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Catalyst Now has transformed from its beginnings as a nimble, startup enterprise to a fast-growing movement.

About the Ecosystem Development Team

Catalyst Now offers the interns the opportunity to work with colleagues from various countries, and to challenge themselves within the context of a vibrant and growing organisation. The ideal candidate has a background in international relations/affairs, international law, international development, social sciences, or similar.

The Ecosystem Development Team of Catalyst Now works with the different members of the network in supporting them with their initiatives in the different countries and regions all around the world. We are currently looking for a coordinator who can support the local activities in South and Central Asia. The coordinator will be working closely with the Asia Pacific coordinator and with the whole Ecosystem Development Team and the other departments in the secretariat.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Support the regional coordinator in a particular region (MENA, Africa, Asia, or Oceania) in the implementation of the activities of local chapters of Catalyst Now.
• Support the regional coordinator with the research and mapping of the ecosystem of Social entrepreneurs in the different countries in the region.
• Support in the design and implementation of strategies to engage members in the region.
• Support the implementation of communication strategies and social media campaigns for the region.
• Drive data analysis of the membership and engagement
• Support with the multilingual aspect of Catalyst Now, helping with translation when needed.
• Support the review of applications for membership in the region.
• Support to specific secretariat tasks and membership department requests.
• Research of potential funding opportunities for the local activities.
• Any other ad hoc tasks as needed.

• Proven organisational skills and the ability to work independently, as well as within a team, in a fast-paced environment and across time zones.
• An active interest in global issues and challenges, their complexity, and nuances.
• Preference for graduate degree completion.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and willingness to learn from experience.
• Desire to work collaboratively in a team, with a hands-on, positive attitude, and the ability to rise to challenges.
• Fluency in English, and preferably another UN language.
• Ability to work in a multicultural and global digital environment, with cultural sensitivity.
• Flexibility and the ability to easily adapt to new tasks and assignments that might be given at short notice.

• The opportunity to work with a young and dynamic team in a fast-paced global environment, on-the-job training opportunities, and experience within an international NGO
• The ability to coordinate personal projects to improve the work of the organisation
• 6-month internship contract, preference for full-time, but some part-time opportunities available for the right candidate
• Good working atmosphere with a small and dedicated team
• An opportunity to work with the world’s most prestigious social entrepreneurs and innovators. Working in a dynamic network of almost 4,000 organisations across the globe, including Skoll Foundation, Ashoka, Schwab Foundation and Echoing Green

This position is remote and can be carried out from anywhere in the world with 4 hours overlap with CET working hours.

Internship Start Date

February 15 2026, for six months

Apply by 31 January 2026

To apply, please fill out the application form

Completion time: 15 – 30 minutes.