Duration: 12 months, with remuneration

Start date in early September 2016

Work percentage: 100 %

Closing date for applications: 30 June 2016

Context

The GICHD is offering a new internship placement of one-year, to junior professionals who recently graduated in such fields of studies as communications, marketing, public relations, digital media, journalism, or, possibly, in the field related to international relations.

This internship is intended to provide a young individual starting her/his career in communications, marketing and social media with an opportunity to gain exposure in international development cooperation, mine action and human security as well as in the processes of communication management of an organisation with a broad international outreach.

The Junior Communication Officer will also develop the capacity to interact effectively in an international and multicultural environment. The internship is supervised by the Communication team in the Policy and Communication division. The Junior Communication Officer works with and supports the fast-paced and dynamic Communication Team, where s/he will be coached on assigned responsibilities.

Description

Assistance in the drafting, production and dissemination of publications, documentation, presentations.

Drafting digital content in French and English for social media channels, monitoring online communities, moderating user-generated content.

Participation in the preparation of workshops, conferences and other events organised or attended by the GICHD, including correspondence, logistics and attendance on behalf of the GICHD.

Research on new social media trends, suggesting new platforms for use.

Review of content on current GICHD website and on other websites.

Collection of text and photographic material to update GICHD website and publications, as well as digital communication channels.

Creation of new content, based on in-house requests, including new training courses, registration pages, publication and equipment catalogue records.

Administrative processes support, such as consultancy contracts, expense reports, minutes of meetings, managing corporate supplies, maintenance of the documentation platform and databases.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Recent post-graduate studies in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Digital / Social Media, Journalism, or possibly in International Relations, International Humanitarian Law, Political Sciences.
One year (approximately) of prior work or internship experience, preferably in the humanitarian, development or international cooperation sector.

Strong writing and editing skills; ability to write in different styles, to different audiences.

Knowledge of multiple social media platforms and trends is a must.

Excellent IT skills: proficiency in Windows is required; knowledge of content management systems an asset; willingness to learn and experiment with new platforms and applications.

Excellent knowledge of English and strong command of French are required; knowledge of Arabic, Spanish, Russian or Portuguese is appreciated.

Ability to work autonomously; good self-organisation skills, attention to detail are expected.

Ability and interest to interact with colleagues of diverse cultures; respect for diversity.

Interest in development, post-conflict reconstruction, human security, disarmament affairs.

The Junior Communication Officer position is recruited locally and not an international basis, it is intended primarily to post-graduates who have studied or completed internships in the International Geneva. A work permit will be provided by the Swiss authorities through the GICHD, if necessary as regards the current administrative situation of the incumbent.

Applications

Please apply through GICHD Job Application Portal. Your application must be presented in English and include a detailed CV, a letter of motivation, your earliest date of availability and any other documentation you wish to present in support of your application.

For further information please contact the Human Resources on +41(0)22 7309302 or hr(at)gichd.org.