Established in April 2012, Child & Youth Finance International (CYFI)
leads the Child and Youth Finance Movement’s worldwide multi-sectoral
network, which is dedicated to enhancing the financial capabilities of
children and youth. This involves giving all children and youth the
knowledge to make wise financial decisions, the opportunity to
accumulate savings, and the skills to find employment, start a business
and ultimately break the cycle of poverty.

Based in Amsterdam but working globally, we have taken on the
challenge of reshaping financial systems and making sure everyone helps
children and youth to become economically empowered citizens.

What is our mission?

Our goal is to facilitate financial inclusion and economic citizenship education for children and youth worldwide.

How and with whom do we work?

CYFI acts as a network connecting the world’s largest organizations
within the field of youth finance. Through stakeholder management, and
the creation of guiding principles, CYFI is able to effect positive
change, and develop concepts that improve the financial education and
inclusion of children and youth.

Internship: General

You will make an important contribution to the development of this
global network of stakeholders, assisting the secretariat in promoting
the goals and objectives of the Child and Youth Finance International
movement. The internship takes place at the Child and Youth Finance
International Secretariat in Amsterdam, where the intern will work as a
member of the team. The internship is full time (with vacation leave and
sick leave according to Dutch standards) but part-time internships are
also possible in exceptional circumstances.

We are specifically looking for candidates who have specific
knowledge in one of the follow regions: The Americas, Eastern Europe,
Africa, Middle East and North Africa, and South(-East) Asia. Since we
have multiple vacancies it is impossible to give a clear job
description. The internship can be arranged in such a way that it will
best fit our demands and the intern’s qualities. 

Possible Responsibilities:

• Formal research into banking policies, practices and products as they relate to the provision of financial services to children.


• Developing alternative solutions to child savings accounts and the
  navigation through regulatory barriers in various countries that
  restrict a child's access to secure savings products.


• Contacting and marketing to financial institutions and helping to
  sell the concept of how and why they should be offering products for
  children and youth.


• Assisting in the development of the Child and Youth Finance International network in the field.


• Contributing to the production of Child and Youth Finance International reports, publications and promotional materials.


• Managing contacts within the private, public and NGO sectors with a
  stake in the global Child and Youth Finance International movement.

Ideally we are looking for a student intern that fits these criteria:

• Availability of at least 3 -6 months.


• The completion (or near completion) of a graduate or undergraduate
  degree in business, finance, economics, political science, international
  development or other relevant field.


• Working experience in an international organization or the financial sector is a strong asset.
  
• Fluency in English. Knowledge of Russian, French Spanish,
  Arabic, and Japanese (depending on the region of expertise) is of key
  importance.   


• Excellent Communication skills (written and verbal).


• Ability and willingness to operate on a multicultural team.


• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure.


• An entrepreneurial, creative, flexible and proactive person.

If you are interested please send us your CV and a short letter of motivation. You can address your letter to Stella Pastuszka

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.