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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline\">About Terre des Hommes Netherlands</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Terre des Hommes Netherlands (TdH NL) protects children by preventing and stopping child exploitation, and by empowering children to make their voices count. </span><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Our strategic ambition is that by 2030, Terre des Hommes Netherlands is a catalyst for systemic change to stop child exploitation. We do this by empowering children and their communities, connecting them with those who have power to enact change, and utilising our knowledge and expertise to co-create sustainable, evidence-based solutions.</span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">In all we do, we stand strongly by our core values: Responsible, Bold, Human-Centred and Playful.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Working at our organisation is fighting against exploitation of children. Worldwide. Without discriminating. With respect for local cultures. We’re in this to make a relevant difference in the world. </span><br></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline\">The Role </span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">The EU Advocacy Trainee is responsible for supporting our advocacy work. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">The fun part of doing this role is that you will be part of an energetic team, collaborate with other NGOs and work on a topic at the forefront of the EU policy agenda.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">You will be challenged by the pace and technicality of the topic, as well as the diversity of the tasks you will be involved in.</span><br></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline\">The Team</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Our team consists of four colleagues across Belgium and The Netherlands focusing on advocacy on Sexual Exploitation of Children (SEC). </span><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">We interact regularly with the broader SEC Programme team, as well as the Research and Influencing, Communications, and Child Labour Programme team.</span><br></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline\">Result Areas and Core Activities</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">You will support our ongoing EU advocacy work on online child sexual exploitation (OCSE). You may also be asked to contribute to our advocacy work in the Netherlands and globally. The specific tasks and projects will be defined in agreement with the trainee. Your tasks may include:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Monitoring policy initiatives and developments at EU level relevant to online child sexual exploitation;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Events attendance and reporting (e.g. policy conferences and workshops);</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Supporting the development and carrying out of lobby and advocacy initiatives at the EU level;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Supporting the research work related to our advocacy and data analysis;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Supporting our communication outputs, including social media posts;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Translating advocacy messages into accessible, creative and easy-to-read products.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline\">What you bring?</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">We are looking for a motivated and hands-on trainee, who:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Has good oral and written communication skills in English;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Master’s Degree in social sciences, human rights, child rights, gender studies, European studies, psychology, criminology, sociology, anthropology, international development studies, or any other relevant degree;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Has knowledge on European institutions and EU policy-making; </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Has experience (studies or work) with EU advocacy and/or communication;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Has good analytical skills, experience with qualitative research methods and analysis is appreciated;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Has good organisational skills;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">We appreciate special interests in and knowledge of especially marginalised groups, LGBTQI+ or disability rights;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Work well independently and in teams, self-starter;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Fluency in Dutch is an asset;</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Can legally work in the EU.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline\">What we offer?</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Terre des Hommes is a growing organisation on the move. This means a lot of room for your own initiative and ideas. As we manage and execute our own programmes and projects, the difference we make and therefore you make is tangible on a daily basis.</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">A 6 month contract.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif\">The salary for this job is EUR 1095</span><span style=\"color: rgb(31, 31, 31); font-family: Inter, sans-serif\"> per month based on a full time (38 hrs) contract.</span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">We offer a 36 hour contract which in our organisation equals a full time workweek. </span>The pro of this is that one can work 4 x 9 and have one day per week off while still having a full time contract. You may spread the hours over the week matching your preference, in agreement with your manager.</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">We work hybrid, so 50% office and 50% from home. Very flexible and with a positive effect on your work life balance.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">A shared open space in the thriving heart of Brussels.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">5 days of paid leave per 6 month on a full time employment basis, if part time, days pro rata.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Possible start date 1st September or as soon as possible.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline\">How to apply?</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Click the \"Apply\" button in the top right corner of this page and fill in all the required fields. Please also upload your most recent CV, highlighting your relevant experience, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span>If you have any questions about the recruitment process, feel free to contact Sophie Schoonen at [email protected]. For questions regarding the content of the role itself, you can reach out to</span> Nathalie Meurens at <a href=\"mailto:[email protected]\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">[email protected]</a>. </span></p>",
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