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DCAF – Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance is dedicated to improving the security of states and their people within a framework of democratic governance, the rule of law, respect for human rights, and gender equality. Since its founding in 2000, DCAF has contributed to making peace and development more sustainable by assisting partner states, and international actors supporting these states, to improve the governance of their security sectors through inclusive and participatory reforms. It creates innovative knowledge products, promotes norms and good practices, provides legal and policy advice, and supports capacity‐building of both state and non‐state security sector stakeholders.

DCAF's governing Foundation Council members represent about 50 countries and the Canton of Geneva. Active in countries all over the world, DCAF is internationally recognized as one of the world's leading centres of excellence for security sector governance (SSG) and security sector reform (SSR). DCAF is guided by the principles of neutrality, impartiality, local ownership, inclusive participation, and gender equality. For more information, visit and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter) @DCAF_Geneva.

Communications InternWorkplace:SwitzerlandContract type:Time-limited contractActivity rate:60% - 100%Entry date:17/06/2024Publication date:07/05/2024

The Communications & Donor Relations team is looking for motivated, dynamic and inspired people. Interested? Be our next Communications INTERN

Location: Geneva

Starting date: 15 June 2024 or upon mutual agreement

Duration: 6 month paid internship, 60% - 100% (between hours a week, based on candidates' work-study and visa requirements)

THE ROLE

You will help us take the management of our social media presence and our storytelling there to the next level, and will also be invited to bring your ideas and expertise to other communications projects (website, publications...). This internship will help you grow and develop relevant strategic communication skills and knowledge.

WHAT YOU WILL MAINLY DO

· Follow events and work with our teams to prepare posts for DCAF social media channels: Twitter, LinkedIn (taking photos, drafting articles...)

· Write and produce daily social media content

· Work with the Communications team to design and implement social media strategy that aligns with DCAF's core messaging and strategic objectives (evergreen content, monthly editorial calendar...)

· Monitor social media traffic and metrics

· Develop our presence and expand our followers on social media, with a special focus on Facebook

· Communicate with followers, respond to queries in a timely manner and monitor comments and reviews

WHAT YOU COULD ALSO DO

· Support the promotion of DCAF's knowledge products by regular uploads on the Swiss National Library

YOUR EXPERIENCE

· Storytelling master

· Content creation on private or professional social media

· Comfortable with social media daily use and community-driven mindset

· Fluency in English

· Good writing skill

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE THAT WILL MAKE YOUR APPLICATION EVEN MORE RELEVANT

· Graphic design experience is a plus

· Web editing skills are a plus

· Photography skills are a plus

· Interest in security issues is a plus

ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

· Availability to work 32-40 hours a week.

· Swiss or EU citizenship or a valid work permit for Switzerland at the time of application is a pre-requisite.

· Currently enrolled in or having recently completed a graduate studies programme in the fields of communications, marketing, journalism, or social media.

WE OFFER

· a rewarding, dynamic and challenging work experience.

· a small, supportive, and welcoming team in an international working environment.

· the chance to work for a Foundation dedicated to making people more secure through accountable and effective security and justice.

If you think you are a good match, please apply online by 20 May 2024, enclosing:

· a one-page motivational statement in English describing your relevant experience and what you can bring to DCAF

· a concise CV (maximum two pages)

DCAF is committed to equality of opportunity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or ethnicity.

DCAF is bound by the legal requirements and regulations regarding the issuance of work permits of the jurisdictions in which we operate.

Individuals who seek to serve with DCAF in any individual capacity will be required, if short-listed, to complete a self-attestation stating that they have not committed or been convicted of any criminal offence and have not been involved, by act or omission, in the commission of any violation of international human rights law or international humanitarian law.

Apply

DCAF – Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance is dedicated to improving the security of states and their people within a framework of democratic governance, the rule of law, respect for human rights, and gender equality. Since its founding in 2000, DCAF has contributed to making peace and development more sustainable by assisting partner states, and international actors supporting these states, to improve the governance of their security sectors through inclusive and participatory reforms. It creates innovative knowledge products, promotes norms and good practices, provides legal and policy advice, and supports capacity‐building of both state and non‐state security sector stakeholders.

DCAF's governing Foundation Council members represent about 50 countries and the Canton of Geneva. Active in countries all over the world, DCAF is internationally recognized as one of the world's leading centres of excellence for security sector governance (SSG) and security sector reform (SSR). DCAF is guided by the principles of neutrality, impartiality, local ownership, inclusive participation, and gender equality. For more information, visit and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter) @DCAF_Geneva.

Communications InternWorkplace:SwitzerlandContract type:Time-limited contractActivity rate:60% - 100%Entry date:17/06/2024Publication date:07/05/2024

The Communications & Donor Relations team is looking for motivated, dynamic and inspired people. Interested? Be our next Communications INTERN

Location: Geneva

Starting date: 15 June 2024 or upon mutual agreement

Duration: 6 month paid internship, 60% - 100% (between hours a week, based on candidates' work-study and visa requirements)

THE ROLE

You will help us take the management of our social media presence and our storytelling there to the next level, and will also be invited to bring your ideas and expertise to other communications projects (website, publications...). This internship will help you grow and develop relevant strategic communication skills and knowledge.

WHAT YOU WILL MAINLY DO

· Follow events and work with our teams to prepare posts for DCAF social media channels: Twitter, LinkedIn (taking photos, drafting articles...)

· Write and produce daily social media content

· Work with the Communications team to design and implement social media strategy that aligns with DCAF's core messaging and strategic objectives (evergreen content, monthly editorial calendar...)

· Monitor social media traffic and metrics

· Develop our presence and expand our followers on social media, with a special focus on Facebook

· Communicate with followers, respond to queries in a timely manner and monitor comments and reviews

WHAT YOU COULD ALSO DO

· Support the promotion of DCAF's knowledge products by regular uploads on the Swiss National Library

YOUR EXPERIENCE

· Storytelling master

· Content creation on private or professional social media

· Comfortable with social media daily use and community-driven mindset

· Fluency in English

· Good writing skill

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE THAT WILL MAKE YOUR APPLICATION EVEN MORE RELEVANT

· Graphic design experience is a plus

· Web editing skills are a plus

· Photography skills are a plus

· Interest in security issues is a plus

ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

· Availability to work 32-40 hours a week.

· Swiss or EU citizenship or a valid work permit for Switzerland at the time of application is a pre-requisite.

· Currently enrolled in or having recently completed a graduate studies programme in the fields of communications, marketing, journalism, or social media.

WE OFFER

· a rewarding, dynamic and challenging work experience.

· a small, supportive, and welcoming team in an international working environment.

· the chance to work for a Foundation dedicated to making people more secure through accountable and effective security and justice.

If you think you are a good match, please apply online by 20 May 2024, enclosing:

· a one-page motivational statement in English describing your relevant experience and what you can bring to DCAF

· a concise CV (maximum two pages)

DCAF is committed to equality of opportunity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or ethnicity.

DCAF is bound by the legal requirements and regulations regarding the issuance of work permits of the jurisdictions in which we operate.

Individuals who seek to serve with DCAF in any individual capacity will be required, if short-listed, to complete a self-attestation stating that they have not committed or been convicted of any criminal offence and have not been involved, by act or omission, in the commission of any violation of international human rights law or international humanitarian law.

Apply

DCAF – Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance is dedicated to improving the security of states and their people within a framework of democratic governance, the rule of law, respect for human rights, and gender equality. Since its founding in 2000, DCAF has contributed to making peace and development more sustainable by assisting partner states, and international actors supporting these states, to improve the governance of their security sectors through inclusive and participatory reforms. It creates innovative knowledge products, promotes norms and good practices, provides legal and policy advice, and supports capacity‐building of both state and non‐state security sector stakeholders.

DCAF's governing Foundation Council members represent about 50 countries and the Canton of Geneva. Active in countries all over the world, DCAF is internationally recognized as one of the world's leading centres of excellence for security sector governance (SSG) and security sector reform (SSR). DCAF is guided by the principles of neutrality, impartiality, local ownership, inclusive participation, and gender equality. For more information, visit and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter) @DCAF_Geneva.

Communications InternWorkplace:SwitzerlandContract type:Time-limited contractActivity rate:60% - 100%Entry date:17/06/2024Publication date:07/05/2024

The Communications & Donor Relations team is looking for motivated, dynamic and inspired people. Interested? Be our next Communications INTERN

Location: Geneva

Starting date: 15 June 2024 or upon mutual agreement

Duration: 6 month paid internship, 60% - 100% (between hours a week, based on candidates' work-study and visa requirements)

THE ROLE

You will help us take the management of our social media presence and our storytelling there to the next level, and will also be invited to bring your ideas and expertise to other communications projects (website, publications...). This internship will help you grow and develop relevant strategic communication skills and knowledge.

WHAT YOU WILL MAINLY DO

· Follow events and work with our teams to prepare posts for DCAF social media channels: Twitter, LinkedIn (taking photos, drafting articles...)

· Write and produce daily social media content

· Work with the Communications team to design and implement social media strategy that aligns with DCAF's core messaging and strategic objectives (evergreen content, monthly editorial calendar...)

· Monitor social media traffic and metrics

· Develop our presence and expand our followers on social media, with a special focus on Facebook

· Communicate with followers, respond to queries in a timely manner and monitor comments and reviews

WHAT YOU COULD ALSO DO

· Support the promotion of DCAF's knowledge products by regular uploads on the Swiss National Library

YOUR EXPERIENCE

· Storytelling master

· Content creation on private or professional social media

· Comfortable with social media daily use and community-driven mindset

· Fluency in English

· Good writing skill

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE THAT WILL MAKE YOUR APPLICATION EVEN MORE RELEVANT

· Graphic design experience is a plus

· Web editing skills are a plus

· Photography skills are a plus

· Interest in security issues is a plus

ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

· Availability to work 32-40 hours a week.

· Swiss or EU citizenship or a valid work permit for Switzerland at the time of application is a pre-requisite.

· Currently enrolled in or having recently completed a graduate studies programme in the fields of communications, marketing, journalism, or social media.

WE OFFER

· a rewarding, dynamic and challenging work experience.

· a small, supportive, and welcoming team in an international working environment.

· the chance to work for a Foundation dedicated to making people more secure through accountable and effective security and justice.

If you think you are a good match, please apply online by 20 May 2024, enclosing:

· a one-page motivational statement in English describing your relevant experience and what you can bring to DCAF

· a concise CV (maximum two pages)

DCAF is committed to equality of opportunity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or ethnicity.

DCAF is bound by the legal requirements and regulations regarding the issuance of work permits of the jurisdictions in which we operate.

Individuals who seek to serve with DCAF in any individual capacity will be required, if short-listed, to complete a self-attestation stating that they have not committed or been convicted of any criminal offence and have not been involved, by act or omission, in the commission of any violation of international human rights law or international humanitarian law.

Apply

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