Position Title: Communications Intern
Organization: Health Diplomacy Alliance
Location: Geneva, Switzerland (Hybrid)
Start Date: 15 August 2025
Duration: 3 to 6 months
Application Deadline: 30 June 2025, 23:59 CEST
Programme: Long or Short-term Internship Student Programme
About the Organization
The Health Diplomacy Alliance (HDA) is a non-profit organization that promotes health equity and sustainability through international cooperation, policy dialogue, and the use of diplomacy. HDA collaborates with governments, international organizations, diplomatic missions, academic institutions, and civil society organizations to address the links between international relations and health.
Internship Description
This internship offers students the opportunity to support and contribute to HDA’s communications and outreach team, while working in a highly international, mission-driven environment. Interns will support content creation, digital campaigns, and engagement around health and diplomacy events.
Key Responsibilities
- Create and schedule content for HDA’s social media platforms;
- Assist in drafting and updating website content and newsletters;
- Contribute to visual materials including flyers, infographics, and event announcements;
- Monitor engagement and help prepare communications reports;
- Support coordination and promotion of webinars and in-person events;
- Conduct light research on communications trends and digital engagement strategies.
Required Qualifications
- Enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies in communications, marketing, digital media, or a related field;
- Excellent written and spoken English (minimum C1 level);
- Interest in strategic communication for international and nonprofit audiences;
- Familiarity with social media platforms and content planning tools;
- Experience with basic graphic design or video editing tools is a plus;
- Working knowledge of Spanish and/or French is considered an asset.
Internship Details
- Location: Geneva, Switzerland (Hybrid)
- Duration: 3 to 6 months (flexible within student programme )
How to Apply
Send the following to info@hdalliance.org with the subject: Communications Internship – August 2025:
- CV
- Short cover letter
- Samples of communications or visual content (If applicable)
- Confirmation of availability to begin 15 August 2025*
Application deadline: 30 June 2025, 23:59 CEST
We welcome applications from students of all backgrounds and nationalities.
