External Relations Intern

Vor 3 Tagen

Bern, Schweiz UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency Vollzeit
Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)

H (no hardship)

Family Type (not applicable for home-based)

Family

Staff Member / Affiliate Type

Internship

Target Start Date

2025-03-26

Deadline for Applications

January 26, 2025

Terms of Reference

The UNHCR Office for Switzerland and Liechtenstein acts as a country office for Switzerland and Liechtenstein. The Office works closely with the Swiss authorities, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), refugees and other relevant actors in Switzerland and Liechtenstein for the protection of forcibly displaced and stateless persons.

The Office is recruiting an External Relations Intern for a 6-month period, on full-time basis.

Main responsibilities of the External Relations Intern:

  • Assist with the compilation of a daily press review.
  • Assist with the development and implementation of awareness raising activities.
  • Support our cooperation with institutions, companies, media, etc.
  • Draft articles and other texts.
  • Do research and translation work.
  • Support the website and social media activities.
  • Support the organisation of events.
  • Perform other tasks as required.

Selection Criteria

In order to be considered eligible for an internship, the following criteria must be fulfilled:

  • Be a recent graduate or current student in a graduate/undergraduate school programme from a university or higher education facility accredited by IAU/UNESCO.
  • Have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies in media, international relations or related studies and have a particular interest in refugee protection.
  • Not have exhausted the maximum cumulative internship period with UNHCR, including any prior internships (8 months for full-time and 12 months for part-time).
  • Not have a relationship of parent, child or sibling or step-parent, step-child or step-sibling to a current UNHCR staff member or affiliate.
  • Excellent knowledge of English, as well as German AND French (minimum B2 level).
  • Strong drafting skills.
  • Good general working knowledge of communication and public relations principles and methods.
  • Working knowledge of design tools (Canva), social media and newsletter platforms.
  • Knowledge of the Swiss media landscape is an advantage.

What makes this position attractive

Our interns are part of a small but dynamic team and benefit from individual supervision. They are involved in day-to-day tasks, but are also entrusted with specific longer and shorter term projects. It is important for us that interns profit from the given tasks and learn more about UNHCR’s mandate and activities. There is also the possibility of hybrid working, i.e. a combination of teleworking and on-site presence at the office in Berne.

Interns who do not receive financial support from an outside party will receive an allowance to partially help to cover the cost of food, local transportation and living expenses.

Interns are expected to make their own arrangements for travel, visa, accommodation and living expenses during the internship period. Please be aware that this internship does not carry any expectation or entitlement to employment with UNHCR at the conclusion of the internship or at any time thereafter.

We welcome applications from candidates with a refugee or stateless background.

The UNHCR workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, and opinions. UNHCR seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, travelling, processing or training).

Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit for a test.

The successful candidate would ideally start on 26 March 2025.

Required Languages

English, German, French

Skills

Additional Qualifications

Education

Certifications

Work Experience

Other Information

This position doesn't require a functional clearance.

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