The World Organisation Against Torture Office in Geneva is seeking to recruit an intern for its Development Team, to provide increased capacity for researching new funding opportunities, supporting fundraising efforts and assisting with donor reporting.

ABOUT THE OMCT

The OMCT works with around 200 member organisations which constitute its SOS-Torture Network, to end torture, fight impunity and protect human rights defenders worldwide. Together, we make up the largest global group actively standing up to torture in more than 75 countries. Helping local voices be heard, we support our vital partners in the field and provide direct assistance to victims. Our international secretariat is based in Geneva, with offices in Brussels and Tunis.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intern will be working under the overall supervision of the Director of Development. In the course of their work, the intern will have opportunities to engage with programme and finance staff, and external partners and donors. Carrying out a variety of tasks in different areas of the Development Team’s work will provide an opportunity for the intern to gain insight into fundraising, donor relations and project management in the international human rights sector.

Main responsibilities

• Fundraising
  • Support to individual giving, including maintenance of the OMCT donor database (Salesforce CRM) and assisting in managing relations with private donors (correspondence, invitations).
  • Assisting in research new prospective donors, drafting and submitting fundraising inquiries and applications to institutional donors.

• Reporting on grants from institutional donors
  • Support to the preparation and planning of reporting, including compiling information, assisting on monitoring and evaluation activities, collating and reviewing activity reports, etc.
  • Assisting in the drafting and finalising of donor reports.
• Any other tasks as needed, including participation and assistance on OMCT events.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Currently enrolled in an accredited university degree programme in social sciences, international relations, economics, law, business administration, communications, journalism, or related field
• The internship must be a compulsory part of the education curriculum and as such one of the conditions to obtain the desired certificate/diploma (validated through earning of credits)
• Candidates must be available for at least 40-50% during the term and 100% during term holidays
• Strong drafting and editing skills in English and French
• Sound digital skills, experience in copywriting an asset
• Experience with databases would be an asset
• Ability to solve problems, take initiatives, and organize priorities independently
• Ability to work under pressure, to meet deadlines and to adapt to multidisciplinary work
• Interest and basic understanding of human rights
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and interpersonal skills

WHAT WE OFFER

Remuneration: 500 CHF per month

Starting date: 1 December 2026

Duration of the internship:3-6 months

APPLICATIONS

This internship is part of an academic training programme, and must meet the conditions set by the Conseil de surveillance du marché de l'emploi (CSME).

Applications comprising

• a motivation letter (indicating possible start date and period available),
• your CV and
• a letter from your university stating that your internship is compulsory

should be addressed to OMCT International Secretariat with the subject “Fundraising intern Geneva”, by email to [email protected].

Deadline for the applications: applications must be received by 15 November 2026.