Vacancy Announcement 

PROGRAMME INTERN (May 2024 to October 2024) 

Child Rights Connect is looking for a full-time programme intern (36 hours per week) starting on the 1st of May 2024 until the 1st of October 2024. 

**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. 

This internship is part of an academic training program, a professional training program or a socio-professional integration program, and must meet the conditions set by the Conseil de surveillance du marché de l'emploi (CSME).

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Main responsibility 

The internship aims to support the work of the organisation’s Programme Team and provide the intern with knowledge, experience and skills in child rights and programmes.   

Main tasks 

• Support in the planning and organisation of the Child Rights Connect General Assembly to be organised in a hybrid format at the end of June. The General Assembly is the annual gathering of organisations that are part of the network to discuss issues of interest to the network. 
• Support the organisation’s work in preparation of and in monitoring the UPR pre-sessions and sessions as well as in the mobilisation of children’s right organisations for future pre-sessions and sessions. 
• Support ongoing activities of different Child Rights Connect Working Groups and Taskforces, particularly the Working Group on Child Rights and the Environment.   
• Assist in the provision of on-going technical assistance and capacity building to children's rights defenders and child human rights defenders, in the different regions.  
• Support the outreach to civil society organisations and children through different communication channels (webpage, newsletter, social media, memberspace) in multiple languages and formats, including child-friendly materials. 
• Undertake legal 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. 
• Participate in internal and external planning, coordination and (de)briefing meetings.  

• Assist with logistics, IT support and other administrative support during events. 
• Support the Programme Officer with preparations and following up on child rights events.  
• Provide support to child participation and safeguarding activities. 
• 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.  

1. Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise multiple tasks. 

1. Fluency in English and strong competency in French or Spanish.  

1. Strong sense of responsibility and ability to work independently. 

1. Good teamwork and communication skills. 

1. Computer literacy including Microsoft office suite. Experience with social media, WordPress and Survey Monkey (or willingness to learn) is a plus. 

1. 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 16 February 2024 (CET time). 

Interviews: Online interviews will take place on the week of the 26 February 2024.