The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies (HCSS) offers motivated students the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge and gain professional experience in strategic research and multidisciplinary analysis of international and national security issues and broader geopolitical, economic, societal and environmental trends. The HCSS internship program is designed to help interns develop their professional and personal skills, while working in an intellectually challenging environment with experts that are passionate about their work. The HCSS internship offers an excellent springboard for future careers in a wide range of fields.
We are looking for highly motivated candidates with a strong interest in conducting research on issues relevant to our three research programs – Comprehensive Security, Economy & Society, Strategic Futures – and our project Strategy & Change. Candidates should have an excellent academic background in fields relevant for HCSS projects, including, but not limited to, International Relations, Economics, Security Studies, Political Science, Finance, Business Administration, Sustainability, International Law and IT.
Additional requirements:
- Excellent command of English
- Proficiency in Dutch or other languages is considered a plus
- Outstanding analytical, writing and synthesizing skills
- Knowledge of quantitative and/or qualitative research methods
- Knowledge of advanced internet search strategies
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Flexibility and ability to multi-task
- Positive and professional attitude
- Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
- Prior (international) work or internship experience is considered a plus
Eligibility:
• EU and non-EU candidates currently enrolled in a Master program or in the last year of their Bachelor
• Candidates should be able to commit for a minimum of 4 or 6 months for 40 hours a week. Availability for 6 months is considered a plus.
• Candidates can provide a certificate of good conduct - “Verklaring omtrent gedrag” - from the Ministry of Justice
Deadline for applications is now closed. New vacancies and more information on the application procedure will follow soon.
As a senior business consultant you develop and execute a strategy aimed at achieving our commercial objectives within the private sector. You identify business opportunities, are responsible for project proposals, and generate assignments for yourself and others. For this purpose you maintain an active and growing network (primarily at board level) and are up to date with (inter)national economic and political developments. In addition, you will be involved in the execution of HCSS projects, mainly for private sector clients. This includes delivering results within tight budgets and high-quality standards and supervising multidisciplinary teams.
Competences and personal qualities
• Experience in strategic consultancy
• Entrepreneurial attitude, experience within private sector
• Commercially-oriented and result-driven
• Ability to act on boardroom level
• A broad relevant network and a portfolio of client contacts
• National and international orientation
• Academic level
Labor conditions
A challenging and varied job in a dynamic and international environment with a professional team of committed colleagues and plenty of opportunities for personal growth. The position is rewarded appropriately, including good fringe benefits.
An assessment can be part of the recruitment procedure.
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