The International Service for Human Rights (ISHR), Geneva office is offering two communications focused internship positions:
· One based in Geneva with the communications team and
· a second based in New York who will also liaise with the communications team, but will be under the direct supervision of our two NY program staff.
The preferred starting date for the internships would be late September 2016. The
ISHR is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, irrespective of nationality, race, gender or age.
Background
The internships with ISHR offer unique opportunities for communications students to be involved in and learn about the communications activities of a leading international human rights non-governmental organisation and gain a range of hands-on experiences.
The interns will receive exposure to the UN human rights system and the international human rights non-governmental community.
Objective
To develop the skills and experience of a budding visual communications professional.
The interns will have ample opportunities to develop their skills, knowledge and experience in the area of communications and will:
· Acquire experience working for an international human rights NGO
· Gain extensive exposure to the UN human rights system and its mechanisms
· Broaden their professional competencies
The opportunity
The interns will develop a range of communications skills through practical exposure to the daily activities of a human rights NGO.
Responsibilities and duties may include:
· Video production, editing, posting
· Event photography, photo editing and publishing
· Website maintenance
· Drafting, editing and/or publication of online articles on human rights issues
· Production of publications and marketing materials
· Graphic design,
· Assisting with event planning, coordination and management
· Preparing copy and materials for use on social media
· Administrative tasks
The applicant will also be required to perform the following:
· Database management
· Administration support to the communications team
· Translation and proofreading (if applicable)
The ideal applicant
To be considered, applicants should be undertaking university studies in the field ofcommunication/publishing, marketing, languages, graphic design or similar, or have recently completed such studies.
They should also possess:
· Excellent written and oral communication skills in English (professional level fluency). French and/or Spanish desirable.
· Excellent IT skills including a good command of Word, Excel and Powerpoint
· Good command of Indesign and Photoshop
· Interest in online social media
· Excellent social skills and ability to multi-task
· Desire to acquire experience working in a multicultural environment and interest in the work of a human rights NGO
· Full or part-time availability for a period of six months
· Required work permits/VISAs
· Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, basic video editing skills
ISHR welcomes applications from candidates without any or with limited work experience.
Please note:
This is an unpaid internship. Travel costs, travel arrangements and accommodation are the responsibility of the intern. ISHR covers the cost of the Geneva public transport card, visa fees and accident insurance. ISHR also offers a strong professional development and training plan. For more information, please visit our website:www.ishr.ch/internships
HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants should submit the following by email to t.clarke@ishr.ch:
· A cover letter including ideal internship duration and possible start date
· A current CV
· A sample of communications work is also welcomed (graphic design, writing, photography etc)
The deadline for application is Wednesday 24 August 2016.
Please specify whether you are applying for the New York or Geneva based position.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
