The World Organisation Against Torture Office in Geneva is seeking to recruit a highly motivated, dynamic intern with a strong commitment to human rights and social justice causes to be part of a small yet dynamic communications team and to support the implementation of the OMCT communication strategic objectives.

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 Communications Intern will be part of a small, dynamic communications team responsible for enhancing OMCT’s visibility, increasing audience engagement and reach across digital platforms, coordinating communications for advocacy initiatives, and supporting fundraising efforts. The intern will assist with a wide range of communications tasks across various channels, with a particular emphasis on digital platforms, including social media and the website. The intern will work closely with staff responsible for digital communications and content production and will report to the Director of Communications.

Key responsibilities include providing support to the Communications Team by assisting with the following tasks:

Support for Digital Communications

• Assist in managing OMCT’s digital communication channels—including social media and the website—in close collaboration with the staff member responsible for digital communications.
• Contribute to the creation and dissemination of social media content, including visuals.
• Support the analysis and reporting of web and social media analytics.
• Assist in the digital dissemination of blog posts, videos, statements, and reports.
• Aid in the production and publication of the OMCT Annual Report, with a particular focus on its digital component.

Liaison with Providers

• Serve as the primary point of contact for external translators, as required.
• Coordinate the uploading of invoices related to collaborations with all external providers (translators, videographers, graphic designers) into the relevant OMCT software.

Support for Content Production

• Assist in the development of digital, written, and multimedia materials in close collaboration with the staff member responsible for content production.

Support for Media Relations

• Help produce media materials and coordinate interviews with journalists, as well as organize media events, in close collaboration with the Director of Communications, as needed.

Support for Capacity Building

• Assist in the design and implementation of training sessions on communication-related topics, in close collaboration with the Director of Communications, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Currently enrolled in studies in full or part-time studies in communications, PR, journalism, marketing, or a related subject
• Candidates must be available for 40-50% during the term and 100% during term holidays
• Digitally savvy, with knowledge of social media platforms, Canva, and ideally some experience with video editing and graphic design tools.
• Strong writing and editing skills in English and/or French. Knowledge of Spanish is an advantage.
• Interest in international relations and human rights.
• Articulate, creative, passionate, dynamic, solutions-oriented, and flexible.
• Demonstrated willingness to work as part of a team and to provide help, assistance, and support to colleagues.
• Personal and professional integrity.
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and interpersonal skills, ability to interact with people at various professional levels and diverse backgrounds.
• Motivated and resourceful, with the ability to quickly grasp new ideas, propose solutions, and work independently on projects.
• High attention to detail.

WHAT WE OFFER

Remuneration: 500 CHF per month

Starting date: 1 September 2025

Duration of the internship: 6 months 

APPLICATIONS

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).

Applications comprising a motivation letter and a CV should be addressed to OMCT International Secretariat with the subject “Communications intern”, by email to applications@omct.org.

Deadline for the applications: applications must be received by 18 July 2025.