Job Description

The Protect.ngo

Protect ngo is a Switzerland- and Netherlands-based foundation dedicated to protecting those who protect others. Our mission is to expose and defend: we expose the human impact of cyberattacks and information manipulation targeting civil society organizations, and we defend them through cybersecurity support, technology, and a global network of talents. By combining direct assistance with evidence-based advocacy, we strengthen digital resilience and advance accountability for civil society worldwide.

Your Mission

Your Learning & Development Opportunities

• A unique position where cybersecurity meets humanitarian action

• Room to grow and develop within a supportive, trust-based environment

• The opportunity to work alongside a global team of experts with worldwide reach

• Meaningful work that contributes to a safer digital world for vulnerable communities

• Competitive salary and employment conditions

Your Objectives & Contributions

Your main tasks will include the following:

• Support the Operations Team with growing our impact in the Netherlands and in Europe by supporting in existing programs and assisting in finding new opportunities

• Contribute to project administration and documentation

• Help organize meetings, events, and stakeholder engagements

• Provide general office support and assist with ad-hoc operational needs

• Collaborate with colleagues across different teams and time zones

Your Experience, Skills & Attribute

• An enrolled student/recent graduate (HBO, Bachelor's or Master's level) in a relevant field

• Possess foundational knowledge of cybersecurity concepts and principles

• Has a basic understanding of how the Dutch market works

• Fluent in both Dutch and English, written and spoken

• An outgoing personality with strong interpersonal skills

• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team

• Curious, eager to learn, and ready to take initiative

When Applying

Please provide the following:

• A CV in a pdf format.

• A cover letter (one page max) describing your motivation, in a pdf format.

Additional Information

• Requirement: tripartite internship convention/agreement preferred but applicants who finalized their educational program will also be considered

• Start date: as soon as possible

• Duration: 6-12 months (flexible, renewable upon review)

• Working rate: ideally full-time (32 hours per week)

• Location: The Hague, Netherlands

Equal Opportunity
The Protect ngo foundation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Please read carefully:
We will only consider applications that comply with all the required enclosures and deadline submission. As much as we would like to respond to all applicants, we can only guarantee responses to candidates selected for the interview process. Thank you for your understanding.

We look forward to receiving your application and we

thank you for your interest in Protectngo