Humanitarian Policy Intern Switzerland

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Genf, Schweiz TN Switzerland Vollzeit

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21.01.2025

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07.03.2025

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NRC Geneva leads Norwegian Refugee Council’s representation and activities in Geneva, especially with the IASC mechanisms and UN agencies, as well as leading on humanitarian policy globally. NRC strives to assist and protect vulnerable and displaced people during crises, especially in situations of conflict. Established in 1946, NRC is an independent, humanitarian, non-profit, non-governmental organisation working in over 34 countries. NRC employs a rights-based approach, challenging those with responsibility to uphold the rights of displaced people set out within national and International Laws. NRC endeavours to secure the acceptance of local stakeholders for activities and is committed to the principles of humanity, neutrality, independence and impartiality.

NRC Geneva is now looking for an intern to support NRC’s Humanitarian Policy Unit’s work, including on:

  • Protection of civilians
  • Humanitarian coordination
  • Humanitarian system reform
  • Other general humanitarian policy engagement

The intern must be enrolled in a course of study and pursuing this internship as a mandatory part of the course/study (the internship must give study credits)

What you will do:

  • Support NRC’s engagement on protection of civilians, humanitarian system reform and internal displacement
  • Assist in the development of internal policy positions
  • Attend relevant calls and events focused on protection, protection of civilians in situations of conflict, accountability for violations of international law, humanitarian coordination, humanitarian system reform and take notes as relevant
  • Support outreach and communication internally and externally through communication and outreach products (including key messages, media products, position papers)
  • Support the preparation of donor reports and support material for grants in line with donor requirements
  • Support to the organisation of any events and workshops led by NRC Geneva
  • Support in the development of communication and advocacy materials, including for social media
  • Support in drafting of practical research products
  • Production of timely meeting minutes
  • Support to other teams as requested and agreed with supervisor

What you will bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Law, Communications, International Relations or a relevant field.
  • Interest in humanitarian policy, with ability to demonstrate familiarity with one or more relevant policy areas a strong advantage.
  • An interest in and/or knowledge of international humanitarian law and human rights law would be a strong advantage.
  • Advanced proficiency in written and spoken English is required.
  • Proficiency in French or Spanish is an advantage.
  • Proven research, analytical and documentation skills.

What makes this position attractive?

  • A challenging and exciting opportunity with an international team dedicated to advocating for the rights of people forced to flee;
  • A valuable and enriching opportunity for students interested in a career in the humanitarian sector;
  • Full-time (part-time contract up to 80% also possible)
  • A 6-months internship with NRC in Geneva (candidates need to be EU/EFTA citizens or have a permit allowing them to work as an intern in Geneva, Switzerland in order to be eligible for this role - please ensure to include this information in your application).

We are also looking for people who share our values:

  • To be dedicated in what we do;
  • To be innovative with our solutions;
  • To act as one unified and inclusive team;
  • To be accountable to the donors that make our work possible; the beneficiaries that we exist to serve; and to each other… the members of our NRC family.

Are you interested? Please apply through our online application tool, and make sure to attach a cover letter and your CV. We look forward to receiving your application

Important: Only students enrolled in a course of study and pursuing this internship as a mandatory part of the course/study are eligible for this role. The university must be willing to sign a tri-partite agreement with NRC Geneva and provide an attestation confirming that the internship gives study credits.

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