Child Rights Connect is looking for a full -time programme intern (36 hours per week) starting in October 2023 until March 2024 (dates to be confirmed).

**PLEASE NOTE** To be considered for this internship, candidates must satisfy ALL of the following requirements:

• Be a Swiss citizen, EU/EFTA citizen, or already in possession of a Swiss/EU work permit;
• Be an enrolled University student (enrolled in either (a) the last year of an undergraduate/Bachelor programme; or (b) a graduate/Master’s programme); and
• Be able to obtain an internship agreement with the enrolled University that allows for you to work 36 hours per week.

Child Rights Connect is the largest global network of child rights organisations, based in Geneva, Switzerland, reaching millions of children in around 185 countries and working to realise the rights of all children in all places through the UN human rights system. Child Rights Connect works to mainstream children’s rights and a child rights-based approach throughout the broader UN human rights system. This includes monitoring human rights developments at the UN which may have an impact on children’s rights and coordinating children’s rights defenders around joint advocacy activities on key priority issues at the UN Human Rights Council. Our work also involves providing children’s rights defenders, including children, with capacity-building and technical assistance to help them better promote, implement and monitor the CRC in their countries, through engaging with UN human rights mechanisms including the Committee on the Rights of the Child. You can find out more about our activities and strategic goals in our Strategic Plan 2020-2024.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Main responsibility

Support the work of the Child Rights Connect Programme Team (in particular, two Programme Officers) with a focus on activities related to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child (the Committee) as well as on conducting advocacy at the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) and related mechanisms.

Main tasks

• Support the organisation’s work in preparation of and in monitoring the sessions and the pre-sessions of the Committee (taking place in January/February), , as well as in the mobilisation of children’s rights defenders for future sessions and pre-sessions
• Disseminate information and outputs of the sessions and pre-presession of the Committee to relevant stakeholders via the website, email and social media; prepare communications materials on the CRC reporting cycle, including regular updates, key information, and assist in developing tools.
• Support the outreach to civil society organisations and children through different communication channels (webpage, newsletter, social media) in multiple languages and formats, including child-friendly materials.
• Undertake background research and assist with the preparation of internal and external documents, support the ongoing update of the resources and the knowledge management of the programme team.
• Assist in the provision of on-going technical assistance and capacity building to children's rights defenders and child human rights defenders, especially in the regions of Africa and Latin America and the Caribbean.
• Provide support in monitoring different dialogues and conducting activities during HRC sessions (March 2024).
• Provide support to child participation and safeguarding activities.
• Support the work of the organisation with regards to child rights mainstreaming across the UN, including assisting in the development of activities linked to the Human Rights 75 Initiative, particularly the high-level event in December 2023.
• Support ongoing activities of different Child Rights Connect Working Groups and Taskforces, particularly the Working Group on Child Rights and the Environment.
• Administrative support and other tasks, as necessary.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

1. A first-level university degree in a relevant field (e.g. international human rights law, political science, international relations) is preferred or being in the final year of such studies.
2. Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise multiple tasks.
3. Fluency in English and strong competency in French and Spanish.
4. Strong sense of responsibility and ability to work independently.
5. Good teamwork and communication skills.
6. Computer literacy including Microsoft office suite. Experience with social media, WordPress and Survey Monkey (or willingness to learn) is a plus.
7. Understanding of the international human rights framework and commitment to children’s rights would be strong assets.

CONDITIONS

A monthly allowance of CHF 1,200 is provided (Swiss social charges will be deducted from this amount).

This is an in-person Geneva-based internship. Flexibility measures regarding working from home can be discussed with the supervisor.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please send a CV, a letter of motivation, along with a short writing sample by using this application form.

Please note that due to the high number of applications, we will not review incomplete applications and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: Applications must be submitted by no later than midnight 10 September 2023 (CET time).

Interviews: Online interviews will take place on 20 September 2023.