Event Management Intern - 6 months

The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD) is an international expert organisation based in Switzerland.

The GICHD works to reduce the impact of mines, cluster munitions and other explosive remnants of war, in close partnership with mine action organisations and other human security actors. To do so, the GICHD supports national authorities, international and regional organisations and NGOs in their efforts to improve the relevance, performance and sustainability of mine action. Our advisors visit approximately 50 countries each year and offer remote support, enabling them to tackle explosive hazard contamination safely, effectively and efficiently. By bringing together experts and practitioners, gathering and sharing knowledge, the GICHD acts as a central reference point in mine action. We promote dialogue between mine-affected countries in local languages, fostering regional cooperation. This work is not just an end in itself but also contributes to the broader objective of human security – freedom from fear and freedom from want. This effort is facilitated by the GICHD's location within the Maison de la Paix in Geneva

The Centre's work is made possible by core contributions, project funding and in-kind support from 30 governments and organisations.

Job Purpose

The Event Management Intern will work closely with the GICHD NDM-UN focal point to support the organization and delivery of the 30th International Meeting of Mine Action National Directors and UN Advisers (NDM-UN30).

NDM-UN is the mine action sector’s leading annual global gathering. It brings together 800-900 directors of national mine action authorities and representatives from across the wider mine action community, including donors, United Nations entities, non-governmental organisations, the private sector and academia.

The meeting is co-organised and co-hosted by the GICHD and the United Nations and takes place at the Geneva International Conference Centre (CICG) from 20-22 April 2027.

Key responsibilities

Working under the guidance of the GICHD NDM-UN focal point, the intern will support the planning, organization and delivery of NDM-UN30. Responsibilities will include:

1. Supporting the development and management of the meeting programme, including coordination of plenary sessions, side events, workshops, and other activities.
2. Liaising with session organizers and partner organizations to support their preparation and participation in the meeting.
3. Assisting with logistical preparations, including coordination with the conference venue and service providers on meeting rooms, catering, interpretation, audiovisual requirements and other conference services.
4. Preparing and updating meeting materials, including agendas, participant information, briefing documents, schedules, and internal planning tools.
5. Maintaining and updating the NDM-UN website with programme and other relevant information.
6. Supporting communications related to NDM-UN30, in coordination with relevant GICHD colleagues.
7. Providing on-site support during the meeting.
8. Supporting post-meeting activities, including participant feedback, documentation, reporting, lessons learned and follow-up with partners and service providers.
9. Carrying out other administrative and organizational tasks related to NDM-UN30 as required.
10. After the NDM-UN meeting, support the IMAS Secretariat in the management of the international mine action standards.

Qualifications

Candidates must be enrolled in an undergraduate or master's programme.

Knowledge, skills and competencies

• Fluency in English, both written and oral
• Excellent project management, planning and organizational skills
• Ability to coordinate simultaneous activities/projects
• Effective writing and oral communication skills
• Ability to work in multi-cultural settings with a wide range of stakeholders