Intern, International Gender Champions (IGC)

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Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP)

  • Career category: Admin, Comms/ Digital/ Media, Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Internship
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: Not Specified
  • Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
  • Remuneration: Not Disclosed
  • Work schedule: Part-time/ Pro-rata
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 16/07/2023
  • Location: Switzerland
Climate & Environmental justice Gender-based violence (GBV) Peace and Security
Intern
(part-time 15 hours/week - 6-months contract)
the position is based in Geneva

MAIN ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
External Communication – 25%
  • Support with management of all IGC’s social media platforms: Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Soundcloud and IGC Monthly Newsletters. Produce graphics, copy editing and editorial planning according to IGC’s brand guidelines and objectives.
  • Proofread letters and documents etc., for external circulation.
  • Support the improvement and maintenance of the IGC Website front and back-end and data management. This includes keeping the resource page up to date.
  • Support the coordination of in-person and online events.
  • Draft publicity materials on IGC events. IGC Geneva Hub,
IGC Geneva Hub, Admin and Membership Support – 25%
  • Work with the IGC team to support the sign up of Champions.
  • Provide governance and leadership needs to the IGC Geneva Steering Group and other Hubs as required.
  • Provide support to and answer queries of IGC Focal Points.
  • Keep IGC’s internal document drive organised and retrieve information effectively when required.
  • Other general duties may include organising finance and record-keeping
Thematic / Strategic Support – 50%
  • Assist in the development of activities, resources, communications and advocacy materials to advance IGC’s strategic priorities, particularly around gender-based violence and climate and gender.
  • Conduct research and draft news articles, reports, agendas and meeting minutes.
 
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • BA in International Relations, Development Studies, Political Science, Economics or other relevant fields.
  • Expertise and experience in project management, coordination, events, communication and gender equality
  • Proficient in English and French with excellent writing and editing skills; knowledge of any other language is an asset
  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Good communicator and ability to build and manage interpersonal relationships and work in a multi-cultural team.
  • Social media and website management savvy
  • Ability to work with database applications (Excel and Airtable)
  • Ability to work autonomously with minimum guidance
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities meet short-and long-term deadlines
  • Good critical and creative thinking and analytical skills
  • Swiss, EU national or holder of a valid work permit
 
If you see yourself undertaking this ambitious challenge, we are eager to receive your full application file (CV and cover letter) on [email protected] until 16 July 2023.

The successful candidate will be expected to take up the position on 14 August 2023. The GCSP is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, religion, ethnicity and or social background.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, please note that only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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