Fundraising and Event Management Intern

Fundraising and Event Management Intern

15/02/2023
CHF 1200 - CHF 1200 / month
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

Child Rights Connect

Description

FUNDRAISING AND EVENT MANAGEMENT INTERN
(6 months from March/April 2023)

Child Rights Connect is looking for a full-time intern (36 hours per week) starting as early as possible (preferably in mid/late March) for six (6) months.

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

  • Be a Swiss citizen, EU citizen with a Swiss guarantor, 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 more than 190 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 responsibilities

Support the work of:

  • Child Rights Connect’s Network and Programme Officer with preparing for, organising and following-up to Child Rights Connect’s 2023 General Assembly and 40th anniversary conference (25 and 26 May 2023).
  • Child Rights Connect’s Programme Manager with a focus on fundraising/resource mobilization in implementation of Child Rights Connect’s 2023 Fundraising Action Plan, as well as with monitoring, evaluation and learning activities in line with Child Rights Connect’s organisational monitoring and evaluation (M&E) plan.

Main tasks

Event management

  • Assist the Network and Programme Officer with undertaking all the logistical and administrative arrangements needed for holding the General Assembly and 40th anniversary conference, including but not limited to sending out invitations, assisting with visa requests, collecting quotes and securing service providers, making bookings (flights, accommodation) and liaising with external stakeholders on logistics and administrative issues.
  • Support the Network and Programme Officer with gathering and recording supporting documents for accounting purposes (invoices, receipts, boarding passes, etc.).
  • Assist the Network and Programme Officer with selecting, briefing and guiding a team of volunteers to support on-site logistics during the General Assembly and 40th anniversary conference.
  • Participate in internal and external planning, coordination and (de)briefing meetings.
  • Assist with logistics, IT support and other administrative support during the events (including registration of attendance).
  • Support the Network and Programme Officer with following up on the events.

 Communications

  • Assist the Network and Programme Officer with developing and implementing a Communications Action Plan around the General Assembly and 40th anniversary conference (including web stories, social media posts, development of visuals, etc.).
  • Assist the Network and Programme Officer with updating the dedicated section of Child Rights Connect’s MemberSpace (intranet for members) on the General Assembly and conference with up-to-date background documentation.
  • Prepare other communications materials and assist in developing and/or maintaining the external communication tools used by Child Rights Connect (website, social media, etc.).

Fundraising

  • Undertake research and gather intelligence on new, potentially suitable donors.
  • Regularly monitor calls for proposal to identify potentially suitable funding opportunities.
  • Support donor outreach efforts (e.g., organising introductory meetings).
  • Support the development and submission of funding applications.
  • Assist in developing and/or maintaining fundraising tools (databases, communication materials, etc.).

Monitoring, evaluation, and learning

  • Specifically for the 2023 General Assembly and 40th anniversary conference, assist the team with collecting and processing feedback and other performance data in line with the dedicated M&E plan.
  • Assist in gathering, processing, and analysing data on the level of achievement of outputs and outcomes by the organisation (as per the organisational M&E plan).
  • Assist in developing and testing specific data collection tools around activities (e.g. surveys).
  • Support the development and/or dissemination of case studies / impact stories.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

  1. Commitment to children’s rights.
  2. Understanding of the international human rights framework is a plus.
  3. A first-level university degree in a relevant field (e.g. international human rights law, political science, social science, international relations, project management, communications, event management) is preferred (or being in the final year of such studies).
  4. Prior experience in fundraising and/or event management, ideally in a non-profit organisation, is a plus.
  5. Strong planning and organising skills, ability to prioritize multiple tasks, and sense of attention to detail.
  6. Robust research and analytical skills.
  7. Strong written communication skills. Design skills is a plus.
  8. Fluency in English. Strong competency in French and Spanish is a plus.
  9. Strong sense of responsibility, ability to work independently and good teamwork skills.
  10. Computer literacy including Microsoft Office Experience with Zoom, WordPress, Google Forms, and Infographics creation/design tools (or willingness to learn) 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. However, in-person presence in Geneva is required around the Child Rights Connect 2023 General Assembly and 40th anniversary conference (25 and 26 May 2023).

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 26 February 2023 (CET time).

Interviews: Online interviews will take place on the week of 6 March 2023.