Intern, Communications

Department Role:

We are looking for a candidate who wants to kick-start their career in communications. Integral member of the communications team, the intern will have the opportunity to get involved in a variety of projects and work with communications professionals from different backgrounds. The person will contribute to the production of creative, informative and accurate content for our internal and external communications channels. Excellent written and spoken English, teamwork, energy as well as ability to take initiative and handle multiple tasks simultaneously will be key for a successful internship.
 

•    Support content generation and publishing on Gavi’s digital communication channels such as website, social media, intranet and Marketing Cloud;
•    Assist with development of communications materials, messaging, research and fact-checking;
•    Support media monitoring activities, digital archiving and messaging inventory;
•    Contribute to advocacy and progress tracking;
•    Contribute to communication planning and monitoring of results;
•    Support planning and execution of internal and external events.

Note: The essential functions listed in this section are not exhaustive of the job responsibilities; other duties may be assigned consistently with the department needs.

•    Proven interest in communications through student projects, work assignments, internships or volunteering.

•    Excellent communication and teamwork skills;
•    Excellent writing skills in English;
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint; familiarity with Excel;
•    Ability to take initiative and work independently;
•    Some experience with digital communication platforms;
•    Creative, flexible and collaborative mindset;
•    Knowledge of global health, experience in an international organisation and previous writing assignments would be an asset.

•    Fluency in English;
•    French or other languages would be a plus.

•    Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in communications, marketing, external relations, media, journalism, humanities, development or related fields.

 

•    Gavi Secretariat.

Duration: Start: 1 July 2023 (for up to 6 months)

Location: Geneva/Off-site

If you wish to apply, please provide a cover letter and resume through our Careers webpage and apply by clicking on “Intern, Communications". Deadline for applications is 21 May 2023.

Stipends are available.

Eligibility criteria: 
The candidates must be enrolled in a university or have graduated within the past 12 months. 
Interns are expected to be interning on a full-time basis.

Please note that as a vaccine organisation and in order to provide duty of care towards its employees, Gavi is requiring its new employees to confirm that they are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as a condition for pursuing employment with us. You can find out more by visiting this link.              

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Gavi brings together the public and private sectors to save lives and protect people’s health by increasing equitable and sustainable use of vaccines against 18 infectious diseases. You will be joining an organisation at the centre of the international COVID-19 response, at the most critical time in global health in a lifetime. You will work in a culturally diverse environment with over 70 nationalities. You will collaborate with partners such as WHO, UNICEF, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the World Bank – and from business, civil society and government. And you will work in the first global health organisation to receive equal gender salary certification. Your unique experience, skills and talents can help us achieve our vision of leaving no one behind without the life-saving power of vaccines.