Vacancies at ISS

Multimedia Specialist

Deadline: 16 April 2025
Expertise: Marketing & Communication
Employment: 0.6-0.8 fte
Salary: €3,537-€ 4,860

The Marketing & Communication Team of the International Institute of Social Studies is looking for a creative Multimedia Specialist who will work in a highly diverse and very international community of scholars and students.

The team is looking for a new colleague with strong interpersonal skills and who is a dynamic storyteller, a well-versed content specialist and skilled in producing texts, audio and video for various channels and audiences.

Tasks and responsitibilities

• Design and produce multimedia content, including texts, interviews, videos, animations, graphics, images and audio
• Coordinate, manage and monitor ISS’ social media channels
• Draft and send the monthly external ISS newsletter
• Design and manage the new ISS Multimedia Studio
• Be responsible for the ISS house style 
• Assist with multimedia-related tasks during events

Job requirements

• HBO or academic education in multimedia, graphic design or a related area
• 3+ years of relevant work experience
• Interest in international development and preferably experience with research communication
• Strong portfolio showcasing multimedia projects, including but not limited to storytelling content, copy writing, social media assets, long or short form videos or podcast production  
• Familiarity with social media trends and ability to analyse performance metrics to optimize outreach strategies
• Proficiency in multimedia and designing software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, etc.)
• Familiarity with content management systems and web editing
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Creative mindset with strong attention to detail
• Preferably a native speaker English or at least C1 level communication skills in English
• Ability to work as a team member and with a hands-on mentality

Business Development & Partnerships Officer

Deadline: 6 April 2025
Expertise: Research, development, innovation
Employment: 0.8-1 fte
Salary: €4,537-€6,209

The International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) is looking for someone with expertise in the broader development field; someone who understands and gets along with academics and who enjoys working with an established team, while having distinct individual tasks. 

The role will be pivotal for the consultancy and contract research desk that ISS is establishing; a unit that can work quickly and efficiently when reacting to calls and opportunities. We expect the Business Development & Partnerships Officer to be able to create new and build on existing networks locally in The Hague (NGOs, government, city) within the Netherlands (public and private organizations) and internationally.