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Internship Opportunity in Advocacy and Communications

Intern – Advocacy and Communications

The growing distress experienced by a significant portion of today’s youth is one of the greatest injustices of our time. While many consider young people to be a societal problem, they should instead be recognised as our greatest asset.

Fondation Apprentis d'Auteuil International (FAAI) is a Swiss charitable foundation established in 2013. It is committed to the protection of children’s rights, education, and the social and professional inclusion of vulnerable youth, as well as support for families, working in partnership with local actors who share the same ambition. Together with its local partners, FAAI advocates for children’s rights before UN institutions, with a particular focus on children in street situations.

In Switzerland, the FAAI supports young people who have dropped out of school through a vocational training programme within its integration restaurant, The Birdhouse.

The intern will report to the Advocacy and Communications Officer and work closely with the rest of the Geneva-based team, as well as with the Paris team remotely.

Tasks and Responsibilities

1 – Support for advocacy activities, in collaboration with the Advocacy and Communications Manager and the Advocacy and Communications Officer:

  • Production of position papers, factsheets, reports, and translation of documents (English–French), as well as any other relevant materials
  • Logistical support and accompaniment during visits of local partners to Geneva, particularly within the framework of the Universal Periodic Review and other events
  • Logistical support in the organisation of an advocacy event
  • Assistance in preparing communications materials to be distributed at events

2 – Participation in the development of FAAI’s advocacy campaigns, co-created with local partners:

  • Logistical support and coordination of the working group made up of partner organisations
  • Creation of social media posts, articles, and other campaign-related content

3 – Support in the production of FAAI’s annual report, in collaboration with the Advocacy Officer, Communications Assistant, and Finance and Administration Manager:

  • Contribution to the conceptual development of the annual report
  • Drafting of the report in collaboration with project managers

4 – Support for the development of FAAI’s external communications, in coordination with the Advocacy and Communications Officer and Assistant:

  • Writing articles for the website or social media, in collaboration with project managers
  • Assistance in preparing social media publications

Profile

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s student, ideally in international relations, political science, or social sciences. This internship must meet the conditions  set by the Labour Market Supervisory Authority (Conseil de surveillance du marché de l'emploi - CSME).
  • Flexible and willing to take on a variety of tasks within a small office (8–10 staff members)
  • Well-organised, able to work independently, with strong writing and communication skills, and a proactive attitude
  • Required languages: French (very good level or native), and excellent spoken and written English
  • Proficient in the use of social media
  • Knowledge of one or more graphic design tools is an asset
  • Experience or familiarity with the NGO sector in Switzerland is a plus
  • We offer the opportunity to be part of a dynamic and motivated team working to support the social reintegration of vulnerable youth and help build a better future for them

Conditions 

  • The internship is full-time (100%) for a duration of six months
  • The position is open only to candidates with student status who are able to provide a university internship agreement
  • A monthly stipend is provided
  • Start date: 1 September 2025
  • Please send your CV and cover letter by 30 June 2025 to: laurence.triouleyre@apprentis-auteuil.org