Project Associate

L'Institut de hautes études internationales et du développement recrute un/une

**PROJECT ASSOCIATE (F/M/D)**

**Centre**:Global Governance Center

**CONTRACT**:maximum duration contract (potentially renewable)
- 12 months

**ACTIVITY RATE**:100% 40 h / w

**Application deadline**:10.01.2026

**Starting Date**:March 2026

**Presentation of the Institute**:
The Geneva Graduate Institute, founded in 1927, is a world-renowned centre of excellence for the study of international relations and development. Located in Geneva, Switzerland, the Institute offers a stimulating, multicultural and interdisciplinary academic environment. It offers masters and doctoral programmes, and conducts cutting-edge research on major global challenges.

**Introduction of the Centre**:**

The Global Health Centre at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies is seeking a Communications and Platform Associate to join the International Geneva Global Health Platform. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with global health diplomacy, governance, and political dynamics at the heart of the Geneva ecosystem.

**The role**:**

The Project Associate will work closely with the Head, Policy Engagement and Global Health Platform, contributing to initiatives including the International Geneva Global Health Platform and other policy-oriented activities addressing areas such as global pandemic response and climate change and health.

**Key responsibilities**:**
- **Event Organization and Coordination**

Organize and coordinate independently events; collaborate with team members and external partners to ensure smooth execution of events; demonstrate proficiency in Zoom and Webex; Plan and facilitate weekly team meetings and other meetings with external stakeholders including diplomatic missions, representatives of international organizations and civil society, members of academia, and journalists; carry out administrative tasks including managing invoices, contact lists, and relationships with service providers.
- **Communication**

Update the Initiatives’ websites regularly; contribute to the creation of engaging and informative social media posts to promote the Initiative’s activities and resources; design, create and update materials for the initiatives such as policy brief and workshop reports, graphics, and other designs as requested by the project manager.
- **Research Support**
- **Diplomatic outreach**

Support the representation of the organization in meetings with diplomatic missions, international organizations, civil society groups, academics, and media professionals; capture and synthesize key insights and action points from both internal and external meetings, ensuring high-quality, comprehensive records that support informed decision-making across the team.

**To be successful in this role, you should have**:**
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., law, international relations, public health, global studies).
- Master’s degree preferred.
- 3-4 years of relevant work experience in a similar position.
- Strong interest in global health governance and global health law.
- Strong organizational and coordination skills.
- Proficiency in effectively managing time and setting priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. French or other UN languages is an asset.
- Proficiency in virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom and Webex, including the ability to set up, manage, and facilitate online meetings and webinars.
- Demonstrated research and analytical abilities, with the capacity to gather and synthesize information effectively.
- Able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong team player.
- Demonstrated ability to navigate and thrive in a multicultural workplace, with exceptional people skills and cultural sensitivity.
- Flexible and open to learning new skills as required by the evolving nature of the project.
- Asset for the position: Advanced knowledge of Adobe Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc) and web management software such as Wix and/or WordPress.
- Advanced knowledge of social media platforms and relevant communication tools.

**What you can expect from us**:

- An intellectually vibrant environment with high-level stakeholder exposure
- Flexibility and room for growth
- Active engagement with policy and practice at the intersection of health and global governance
- Working with a large international community of users from diverse backgrounds.
- Interesting job with varied tasks.
- Good atmosphere in a human-sized team. At the heart of International Geneva.
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**Our recruitment process if you are selected**:

- An interview at the Institute or by video (depending on where you live) with Human Resources to find out more about your motivations and personal skills.
- A final interview with the supervisor, who will be happy to answer your job-related questions.

**How to apply**

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