International Rescue Committee is looking Intern, Communications and Coordination Support
- Organization : IRC – International Rescue Committee
- Location : switzerland
- Grade : Internship
- Occupational Groups :
- Communication and Public Information
- Managerial positions
- Closing Date
Requisition ID : req2946
Job Title : Intern, Communications and Coordination Support
Sector : Advocacy & Government Affairs
Employment Category : Intern
Employment Type : Full-Time
Location : Switzerland
Job Description
Over the past 80 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed unparalleled expertise in responding to emergencies and helping uprooted communities to rebuild. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster.
The IRC is on the ground in more than 40 countries, providing emergency relief, relocating refugees and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster. The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC Geneva office has a team of 17 staff working on sector-specific issues, including health, protection, governance, plus core functions such as policy and advocacy and grants management.
Internship Overview :
The IRC Geneva intern will work closely with the Head of the IRC Geneva office and the Director of Humanitarian Policy and Advocacy. S/he will engage with colleagues from across the organization to raise the profile of IRC Geneva, both internally and with external stakeholders. The intern will also help with general office coordination and support requests from IRC country programs.
Main Tasks :
- Support internal and external communications on IRC Geneva; seek opportunities to raise the profile of the office in the Geneva humanitarian community ;
- Support Geneva-based advocacy efforts, helping organize advocacy or coordination meetings in Geneva, either individually as IRC or jointly with other INGOs; follow up on related logistical requirements, invitations and promotion of the event(s) ;
- Follow Geneva-based discussions held by ICVA and individual INGOs, as needed. Take and share meeting notes, if necessary.
Position reports to : Director of Humanitarian Policy
Position directly supervises : Not applicable
Internal contacts : IRC Geneva Office colleagues; Technical Units; International Programs Department; Communications and Policy & Advocacy departments.
External contacts : ICVA working groups, Geneva-based humanitarian coalitions, peer INGOs.
Qualifications
Education :
- Degree in relevant field such as Communications, Journalism or related field.
Work experience :
- Prefer some humanitarian or development experience, either in Geneva or in the field ;
- Proven journalistic experience in English would be a strong asset.
Demonstrated skills and competencies :
- Strong English writing skills (native speaker level) ;
- Editing and social media skills ;
- Knowledge of humanitarian aid and refugee issues preferred ;
- Excellent organizing skills and ability to follow up on logistical issues with limited guidance ;
- Ability and willingness to be part of a global team, flexible.
Working Environment : Standard office work environment.