Visual communications internship

The International Service for Human Rights (ISHR) Geneva office is offering an internship
with the communications team.

The preferred starting date for the internship would be February 2016.

ISHR is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply,
irrespective of nationality, race, gender or age.

Background

This internship with ISHR offers a unique opportunity for communications students to be
involved in and learn about the communications activities of a leading international human
rights non-governmental organisation.

The intern will be based at ISHR’s Geneva office and 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 intern will:

• Develop their skills, knowledge and experience in the area of visual communications
• 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 communications team is now offering an internship in which the incumbent will develop a
range of visual 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,
• Event planning, coordination and management
• Development of social media strategy
• 10-20% of 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 of
communication, 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
• Swiss or EU citizen/Permit B or C
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 internship@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…)

The deadline for application is Friday 8 January 2016, 8 pm, Geneva time.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.