Switzerland: Civitas Maxima Marketing and Fundraising Intern Vacancy

Organization: Civitas Maxima
Country: Switzerland
Closing date: 01 Sep 2014

About Civitas Maxima:

Civitas Maxima (CM) coordinates a network of national and international lawyers and investigators who work for the interest of victims of international crimes. It operates in situations where no legal action to bring the perpetrators to justice has been successful and works in close partnership with the Global Justice and Research Project (GJRP) based in Monrovia. CM represents victims of war crimes and crimes against humanity from Liberia, Sierra Leone and Ivory Coast.

CM was registered in September 2012 as an association in Geneva, Switzerland, and is recognized by the Swiss authorities as a not-for-profit organization.CM is an equal opportunity employer.

For more information: civitas-maxima.org

Intern Job Description:

CM is looking for marketing and fundraising intern from October 2014-April 2015 to support the young organization’s growing fundraising and marketing needs.

The intern would work in close cooperation with the director on the primary tasks of developing relationships with donors throughout Europe and North America, writing grant applications, ensuring CM’s visibility in the media and organizing networking and fundraising events. Fundraising support for CM’s Liberia-based partner GJRP may also be required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in communications and/or marketing. Knowledge of international law and/or international relations is an asset. The candidate could still be in the process of obtaining her/his degree.
• Previous experience with fundraising work.
• Native or close to native English speaker. Fluent in French.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Respect for other cultures and value systems, flexibility, ability to work independently and to take initiative.
• Access to personal computer.
• Available to work at least three days a week in CM’s Geneva office from October 2014-April 2015. Full-time would be ideal.

How to apply:

To apply, send a CV /résumé and a short cover letter explaining your reasons for applying to this position to CM’s program officer Lisa-Marie Rudi (lisa.rudi@civitas-maxima.org) before September 1, 18:00 Geneva time. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by September 8.

Kindly note that the position is unpaid.