Project Impact

Oversee the impact quality of I2Impact's project portfolio — measuring outcomes, driving accountability, and ensuring sustainable social change.

At I2Impact, our mission is to empower students to create real, lasting social impact. We give young people the opportunity to work on meaningful, real‑life challenges and to grow as the next generation of changemakers. Our approach is built on four strong pillars, each offering a unique way to discover, experience, and create impact.

Our Pillars

How we create impact together

Introduce 2 Impact

Out-of-the-box events that open the doors to business for good and social entrepreneurship. Students meet role models, discover innovative ideas, and explore how purpose and business go hand in hand.

Inspire 2 Impact

Workshops, trainings, and hands‑on sessions that equip motivated students with the skills, tools, and mindset needed to make a difference — whether starting with a concrete case or a passion to help.

Immerse 2 Impact

A behind‑the‑scenes dive into real social ventures. Students connect with purpose‑driven organisations, join immersive visits, or take part in an impact traineeship alongside changemakers.

Implement 2 Impact ★

An opportunity to create tangible impact through a multidisciplinary, cross‑cultural social entrepreneurship project across the globe, contributing to positive change in communities worldwide.

About this pillar

Implement2Impact — From learning to action

Implement2Impact is I2Impact's hands-on impact pillar, designed for students who are ready to move from learning and exploration to concrete action. It enables motivated students to work on real-life social entrepreneurship and international solidarity projects, primarily in collaboration with partners all over the world.

Through Implement2Impact, students engage in multidisciplinary, cross‑cultural projects that address pressing social and economic challenges. These projects are carefully selected by I2Impact in partnership with purpose-driven organisations to ensure relevance, ethical engagement, and meaningful impact.

I2Impact plays an active role throughout the entire journey — including project selection, student–project matching, and continuous follow‑up with both students and partner organisations. Students receive structured guidance, tailored trainings, and practical tools to navigate complex contexts and deliver high-quality outcomes.

Implement2Impact places strong emphasis on learning quality and accountability: clear impact measurement frameworks assess both learning outcomes for students and tangible value created for partner organisations and communities. It is the culmination of the I2Impact journey — where knowledge, skills, and motivation come together to create real impact in the world.

The Role

Project Impact Member

As a Project Impact Member, you are responsible for overseeing the impact quality of the entire project portfolio. You ensure that projects are meaningful, ethical, measurable, and continuously improving. Working closely with the Implement Pillar Lead and long-term project partners, you guarantee that impact is not only intended, but also monitored, evaluated, and refined over time — with a strong emphasis on long‑term projects of 1+ year.

Key responsibilities

Project Oversight & Impact Development

  • Maintain a high-level overview of all ongoing Implement2Impact projects
  • Monitor project progress, with specific attention to long-term projects spanning multiple academic years
  • Ensure continuity by clarifying long-term objectives and yearly goals
  • Support preparation of documentation and partner agreements for future project continuation

Impact Measurement & Evaluation

  • Lead impact measurement across all projects using the provided framework
  • Assess societal impact, student personal development, and partner satisfaction
  • Define and refine impact indicators and frameworks per project type
  • Collect, structure, and analyse qualitative and quantitative impact data
  • Review student reports through an impact-oriented lens and provide feedback

Learning, Reporting & Insight

  • Translate impact data into clear insights and lessons learned
  • Produce yearly impact insights and reports for internal and external stakeholders
  • Support the Implement Pillar Lead in refining project selection criteria
  • Provide insights for marketing and PR efforts — without compromising ethical storytelling

Project Selection & Portfolio Improvement

  • Prepare objective and project proposals with long-term partners for Selection Day
  • Participate in Project Selection Day ensuring impact, ethics, and feasibility are core criteria
  • Continuously improve the project portfolio based on data, feedback, and past learnings

Partner Engagement & Feedback

  • Maintain regular communication with long-term project partners throughout the project lifecycle
  • Conduct post-implementation evaluations with partners and students
  • Assess collaboration quality, outcomes, and improvement areas
  • Ensure partner voices are included in the impact evaluation process

Skills & Competencies

Analytical mindset Qualitative & quantitative data Written communication Critical thinking Impact & ethics Cross-cultural collaboration Structured approach Social entrepreneurship Proactive & improvement-oriented ★ NGO / global development experience

Commitment

One full academic year, starting in summer with handover support for the next team

Approximately 8 hours per week

Support for other teams during peak periods

Open to Bachelor and Master students

What you gain

Deep insight into long-term social entrepreneurship projects, especially in Global South contexts

Hands‑on experience in impact measurement and evaluation

Part of a multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural, purpose‑driven student community

Opportunity to contribute directly to ethical, accountable, and sustainable impact

Strong analytical, reporting, and critical‑thinking skills

Personal growth in systems thinking, responsibility, and ethical decision‑making

Ready to make impact measurable?

Join the Project Impact team and ensure every project creates real, lasting change.

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