CONNEXION
THE CAREERS FORUM Wednesday 21 – Friday 23 March 2012
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Welcome to Connexion 2012! This 9th edition of Connexion is marked by modernisation. Under the plastic sheets wrapping up Villa Barton, a sustainable and refreshed building will be revealed this spring, a few months before another real estate project, the Edgar de Picciotto Student House, will be completed. Our goal with these developments is to provide our students, staff and guests with sound infrastructure for our growing operations. This shows our commitment to maintaining our position as one of the leading international schools of world affairs. For our participants and visitors, the renovation works in Park Barton should not distract you from meeting our extraordinarily accomplished and talented students. They come from all over the world but have one attribute in common: they are eager to join a workplace that will fulfil their dreams and aspirations of helping to build a better world. They have prepared themselves throughout the year to come to the forum in the hope that they would meet the right employer who could provide them with a short-term internship or a first-time job. To all public, private and non-profit organisations, we are confident that you will find exactly the person you are looking for.
To our students a warm word of welcome to you too. Whatever the level of your studies at the Graduate Institute, you will have the chance to meet representatives from an increasingly wide range of fields of activity and businesses. This year we are fortunate to welcome a higher number of non-governmental organisations than in the past. This reflects the growing number of NGOs coming to Geneva and is in turn an indication of Geneva’s continued role in global governance. A few of our traditional private partners will not be with us, a sign of the difficult economic times facing the financial industry. We are confident that this pause will be short-lived and that we will have the pleasure of having them with us again to celebrate our 10th anniversary. Staff and students have worked hard to make this forum a success and I wish you all a very productive Connexion 2012. Jacqueline CotÊ Head of Communications & Public Relations
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Career Services and the Institute’s administration express their profound gratitude to the individuals, companies, international and non-governmental organisations that contribute to the success of the Careers Forum through their collaboration and support.
We would like to express special appreciation to our partner organisations AGEFI BNP Paribas Boston Consulting Group, The (BCG) Comité international de la Croix-Rouge (CICR) Credit Suisse CSS Assurance Global Journal, The
International Organizations MBA McKinsey & Company Page Personnel SGS Swiss Style Magazine UBS AG Union Bancaire Privée (UBP)
and our sponsors Lalive Nespresso
Procter & Gamble (P&G) Symbiotics
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PARTICIPANTS BY SECTOR Banking and Finance BNP Paribas Credit Suisse Lombard Odier Symbiotics (Microfinance) UBS AG Union Bancaire Privée (UBP) Commodity Trading and Verification Cargill International SGS Consulting and Think Tanks Boston Consulting Group, The (BCG) McKinsey & Company Z/Yen Group Limited Other Companies Applied Materials CSS Assurance DuPont de Nemours International Sàrl Masaba Coffee Nespresso Procter & Gamble (P&G)
30 –31 13/38 – 39 61 8/76 78 –79 80 – 81 34 72–73 20 –21/32 –33 16 –17/64 – 65 89 22–23 66 24 –25/42 63 70
International Organisations Asian Development Bank (ADB) 29 European Broadcasting Union (EBU) 43 International Bureau of Education – UNESCO (IBE) 53 International Catholic Migration Commission – UN High Commissioner for Refugees (ICMC-UNHCR) 54 International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) 55 International Labour Organization (ILO) 18 –19/57 International Organization for Migration (IOM) International Telecommunication Union (ITU) 58 International Trade Centre (ITC) UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) 82 UN Development Programme (UNDP) 83 UN Environment Programme (UNEP) UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) 84 UN Office at Geneva (UNOG) 85 UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) UN Population Fund (UNFPA) 86 UN World Food Programme (WFP) World Bank, The World Health Organization (WHO) 87
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PARTICIPANTS BY SECTOR Law Firms Lalive Sidley Austin LLP Media AGEFI Global Journal, The Swiss Style Magazine
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Non-governmental Organisations Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED) 26 ASA-Programm – Engagement Global 27 Comité international de la Croix-Rouge (CICR) 14 –15/36 –37 Fondation Terre des hommes (Tdh) 44 Forest Trust, The (TFT) 45 Foundation for the Refugee Education Trust, The (RET) 49 Global Challenges Forum Foundation (GCF) Human Rights Watch (HRW) 52 International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) 56
Interpeace Mandat International Medair Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Oxfam International Save the Children Track Impunity Always (TRIAL) Recruiting and Headhunting Centre for Information, Counselling and Training for Professions Relating to International Cooperation (Cinfo) Page Personnel
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Swiss Public Administration Département fédéral des affaires étrangères (DFAE) – Section carrières diplomatiques 40 – Section présence de la Suisse dans les organisations internationales 41 Swiss Armed Forces International Command (SWISSINT) 75
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STAND SCHEDULE
Main Hall of Villa Barton (10:00 – 17:00) Wednesday 21 March 2012 Boston Consulting Group, The (BCG) Medair Swiss Style Magazine Z/Yen Group Limited
Thursday 22 March 2012
Comité international de la Croix-Rouge (CICR) Credit Suisse Département fédéral des affaires étrangères (DFAE) Page Personnel UBS AG
Friday 23 March 2012
Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED) Foundation for the Refugee Education Trust, The (RET) McKinsey & Company
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WEDNESDAY 21 MARCH 2012 Employers’ Presentations Room Abi-Saab (1st floor)
Room S4 (2nd floor)
10:15
Oxfam International
International Catholic Migration Commission – UN High Commissioner for Refugees (ICMC-UNHCR)
11:15
International Commission of Jurists (ICJ)
International Labour Organization (ILO)
UN Development Programme (UNDP)
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Track Impunity Always (TRIAL)
UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
The Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
13:15
International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
Fondation Terre des hommes (Tdh)
Credit Suisse
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Save the Children
UN World Food Programme (WFP)
DuPont de Nemours International Sàrl
15:15
Medair
International Bureau of Education – UNESCO (IBE)
Procter & Gamble (P&G)
16:15
Swiss Style Magazine
UN Office at Geneva (UNOG)
Reminder Room S2 is available to employers for interviews at any time.
Room S1 (ground floor)
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THURSDAY 22 MARCH 2012 Employers’ Presentations Room Abi-Saab (1st floor)
Room S4 (2nd floor)
10:15
Swiss Armed Forces International Command (SWISSINT)
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
11:15
DFAE – Section présence de la Suisse dans les OI
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
UBS AG
12:15
DFAE – Section carrières diplomatiques
The World Bank
Page Personnel
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Centre for Information, Counselling and Training for Professions Relating to International Cooperation (Cinfo)
International Trade Centre (ITC)
Symbiotics (Microfinance)
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International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH)
UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
SGS
15:15
Mandat International
UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
BNP Paribas
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Human Rights Watch (HRW)
Reminder Room S2 is available to employers for interviews at any time.
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FRIDAY 23 MARCH 2012 Employers’ Presentations
Room Abi-Saab (1st floor)
Room S4 (2nd floor)
Room S1 (ground floor)
10:15
Masaba Coffee
11:15
Interpeace
UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
The Global Journal
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Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED)
World Health Organization (WHO)
McKinsey & Company
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The Forest Trust (TFT)
UN Population Fund (UNFPA)
Sidley Austin LLP
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ASA-Programm – Engagement Global
UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
Global Challenges Forum Foundation (GCF)
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European Broadcasting Union (EBU)
Comité international de la Croix-Rouge (CICR)
Reminder Room S2 is available to employers for interviews at any time.
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EMPLOYERS’ TESTIMONIALS
Salomé Amsler
Campus Recruiting Romandie Credit Suisse*
You have been recruiting at the Institute for several years. How does this collaboration benefit you? The Graduate Institute develops high level and unique profiles which are much appreciated at different levels of our Bank. Credit Suisse offers a wide range of starting positions giving the opportunity to graduates to specifically use and expand their personal talents and the knowledge gained from their studies at the Institute.
What types of profiles are you most particularly interested in? Besides a strong academic background we are looking for leaders who assume responsibilities and mobilise others, critical thinkers with excellent problem solving skills, proactive self starters, team members who can build strong relationships, contributors who are principled and committed to the highest standards of ethical behaviour.
What qualities do our students have that particularly interest you? High level profiles, international backgrounds, excellent macro economics and general knowledge, open minded, creative thinking, developed interpersonal skills.
What types of job positions are available? Private Banking, Commodity/Trade Finance, Project Management/ Business Support, Research, Consulting, Communications, Legal & Compliance.
* Presentation by Credit Suisse: Wednesday 21 March at 13:15, room S1
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Responsible of HR Promotion International Committee of the Red Cross*
You have been recruiting at the Institute for several years. How does this collaboration benefit you? For many years, the Institute has been a steady supplier of delegates to the ICRC. Those who eventually apply for a job at the ICRC often bring along not just the tools needed to survive in the humanitarian environment but also a certain maturity, which is equally important given the environments and situations we are working in. We have also been given an additional platform (a one day workshop) that usually helps us to inform and sensitise students who have a serious interest in getting involved in field work. Many of those who participate in this event do apply for a job at the ICRC and some have remained within the ICRC for
* Presentation by ICRC: Friday 23 March at 15:15, room S4
years. Other who are still with the ICRC actually teach at the Institute and thus we can actually close a very fruitful and inspiring circle, nicely highlighting how our field experience eventually flows back into the Institute. A perfect win-win situation! What qualities do our students have that particularly interest you? Graduate Institute students who have or develop an interest in the ICRC and its humanitarian action usually bring along the fibre of compassion. Apart from this very important ingredient, they receive a lot of other important intellectual tools that are vital when confronted with the situations one may face in the
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field such as sharp analytical skills, an intricate understanding of the complexities in international relations. Another important issue is that the students focus not only on how to question ideas and concepts, they are taught a constructive, solution oriented approach. This is essential and helps shaping those profiles that we are looking for. What types of profiles are you most particularly interested in? The ICRC needs people with at least two years of working experience and language skills. We look for candidates with strong interpersonal and management skills who are able to work independently. In addition,
people who work for the ICRC must be resistant to stress. Confirmed written and oral skills in English and French are important and other languages are an asset (e.g. Arabic, Russian, Persian or Spanish). What types of positions are available? For people who have studied at the Graduate Institute there are a variety of positions available. People without prior working experience can apply for internship positions. Those who have the necessary working experience and language skills can apply for delegate positions in the field and depending on work experience also for posts at headquarters.
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Recruiting for Geneva Office McKinsey & Company*
You have been recruiting at the Institute for several years. How does this collaboration benefit you? At McKinsey & Company, we recruit on a yearly basis. To reach students from a wide range of backgrounds, we organise a variety of events at the Institute. The Institute offers flexible services and valuable support, bringing us a variety of opportunities to be present on campus and to meet with high-profile students. Above all, the students who attend the events are always very inquisitive, which makes every interaction and discussion highly interesting. What qualities do our students have that particularly interest you? We look for people who are driven and passionate and who share our interest in leading an intercultural dialogue in our everyday work.
Day by day, our consultants work with clients all over the world. Therefore, they not only need to be brilliant, out-ofthe-box thinkers, they must also possess cultural sensitivity and adapt rapidly to the unknown. Moreover, the clients we serve range from multinational corporations to non-profit organisations and governments. Thus, we also need consultants with an interest in public policy and international governance. Given our needs, we believe Graduate Institute students are particularly well suited to our line of work. They come from a wide range of countries and cultures and speak several languages. Moreover, the Institute’s curriculum opens their minds to the world. They are curious and adaptable, both by nature and by training.
* Presentation by McKinsey & Company: Friday 23 March at 12:15, room S1
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What types of profiles are you most particularly interested in? We have no preference for candidates from any particular area of study. Rather, we look for four key intrinsic qualities: Problem solving skills: strong intellectual abilities and rigor, but also good practical sense Achievements: a record of academic excellence, but also passion, energy, and determination Personal impact: the ability to engage people in sometimes tough situations Leadership: a demonstrated ability to drive positive change (e.g. in extracurricular activities) All our consultants are well-rounded individuals, who have a good mix of these skills and are fun to work with. This is what makes them successful and valued by our clients. What types of positions are available? We have open positions every year, with the entry point determined by the study level. Hence, with a bachelor’s degree, you can start as a Fellow Analyst; with a master’s as a Fellow; and with a PhD, an MBA, or several years of
work experience as an Associate. We also offer internships throughout the year for students who are still studying. Whatever the entry position, every one who joins us can expect two things from a career at McKinsey: choice and growth. As the largest management consulting firm worldwide, we offer our new consultants the opportunity to work on almost any topic, in almost any sector. As they gain experience, consultants may choose to shape their own career and specialise in one or more different sectors of activity. Examples of our work include defining an agriculture strategy for a developing country, cutting the CO2 emissions of a logistics company, and redefining the IT infrastructure of a bank. Moreover, McKinsey provides continuous opportunities for professional and personal development (on-the-job, training courses, and mentoring). Our young Associates also have the possibility to enroll for an MBA or a PhD at the institution of their choice. As they evolve through a process of continuous development, we match the new skills and capabilities of our consultants with greater challenges and responsibilities in their work.
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Coordinator, Rural Employment and Decent Work Programme International Labour Office (ILO)*
You have been recruiting at the Institute for several years. How does this collaboration benefit you? This collaboration allows ILO to: Find quickly, from a set of potential candidates, one or two with a good to ideal profile for the specific tasks needed at a given moment by the programme I am running Have assistants with the latest knowledge in technical fields, research methodologies, and computer skills Have assistants who are keen to learn, to contribute to development, and to propose fresh ideas Achieve a combination of sound technical work/delivery and serious professional behaviour, with openness and informality/flexibility in work relations
* Presentation by ILO: Wednesday 21 March at 11:15, room S4
What qualities do our students have that particularly interest you? The Graduate Institute’s students have mainly a combination of specialisations in specific fields (e.g. rural economics) and multidisciplinary backgrounds (e.g. capacity to grasp political, legal, social and historical hurdles). Also, openness to different cultures; analytical skills; precision in work; responsibility to deliver strong products in time; capacity to write and behave “diplomatically”; and to work in teams. Many candidates also have very good linguistic skills and are multilingual. What types of profiles are you most particularly interested in? I am interested in economists preferably, but other social scientists too such as development specialists, particularly
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rural development. They should have some work experience, possibly in analytical-type work, and possibly exposure to field work as well as the capacity to: Learn quickly, take initiative, propose solutions, be creative, and adapt to new tasks/methodologies Analyse, synthesise and draw key points from complex documents Draft and express oneself with precision, synthetically, and using an engaging style Work in English, French and Spanish Surf the net, use modern technologies (including websites and platforms) Work in teams, be diplomatic, and a “networker” Be flexible Work on different types of tasks, moving from one to the other swiftly
become truly engaged in work and not just “from 9 to 5” What types of positions are available? Preference to start with a six-month internship, to allow the candidate to learn basic facts and work procedures of ILO and its Rural Programme, and to assess the match between the candidate’s capacities and the specific needs of the Programme. If the match is good, proposal to continue with a six-month short term contract; then with a longer contract, on a technical cooperation project, for instance. Those two or more years’ work experience will be a definite asset for the young person if he/she decides to take part in an ILO competition (usually at P2 level), but also for those of other agencies.
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GRADUATES’ SUCCESS STORIES
Daniel Walter
Associate Boston Consulting Group, The (BCG)*
How did you start your career? Participating in BCG’s GROW Workshop in November 2010 helped me decide to start my career at BCG. After going through the interview process about half a year before graduating, I joined the company in October 2011. Why did you choose to study at the Graduate Institute? Choosing the Graduate Institute for my graduate studies was based on several factors. For one, the competitive recruitment policy of the Institute allows it to have small classes with a lot of interaction between the students and the professors. Having professors with a great reputation for both research and teaching reinforced my wish to do my master at this institution. Furthermore, having classmates from all * Presentation by BCG: Wednesday 21 March at 12:15, room S1
around the world with a myriad of different backgrounds creates a rich cultural experience. Cost also played a role. Why did you choose a career at the BCG? I chose to apply at BCG because it offered a challenging job that teaches a wide range of skills. I feel that working at BCG, as a first full-time job, prepares you extremely well for almost any job in many different industries. In addition, you have the chance to create a lot of impact with your work from the start. Having access to the senior management of a client lets you accumulate a lot of knowledge about different business models and topics easily, which can be very valuable. Last but not least, I like the atmosphere and the people. You will seldom find somebody at BCG say that a task is too
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difficult or a problem impossible to solve. Additionally, almost all of my co-workers are very active people, having some of the most interesting hobbies. Given that the age-difference is usually small, you are likely to find new friends at the company.
questions. All of these are important skills for working at BCG. The Graduate Institute also gives the students a lot of independence and liberty in doing their assignments to the best of their knowledge, just as BCG does.
In your opinion, what are the qualities necessary for a successful career at the Boston Consulting Group? If you have extraordinary skills in problem solving, structured thinking and putting your results on paper, you are likely to be successful at BCG. Often that requires familiarity with numbers and statistics, although expert knowledge of advanced mathematical and statistical techniques is rarely required. You should also be hard-working and flexible regarding your work-life balance. If you like to travel, this can be an advantage. Clear and direct communication as well as an open mind during discussions and brainstorming is as important as respecting other people’s opinions and inputs. Teams work closely together throughout the whole duration of a project.
What advantage did the Institute give you from an intellectual point of view? The focus on global topics and the sensitivity to go much further than just looking at some main indicators has helped me a lot to realise opportunities for development. Often this meant that my main analysis would not focus solely on the facts and figures, but also on the social climate and the wellbeing of individuals. That is something I have realised to be very effective.
Did the Graduate Institute prepare you well? Yes, as there are professors who have a unique way of cultivating student’s curiosity, ability to think critically and asking the right
How did you benefit from your position at the Boston Consulting Group? I only joined BCG in October 2011, but I have already met and gotten to know some of the most extraordinary people from all over Europe. I have also been given the chance to travel and to work on some topics of high personal interest to me. In the future I hope that working for BCG will help me find my way professionally, and prepare me uniquely well for which ever route I will chose to take.
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Directeur des ressources humaines et des opérations RH, Europe et Moyen-Orient Président de l’ASED (Action de soutien à l’enfance démunie) Applied Materials
Quel a été votre parcours ? Un parcours des plus éclectiques ! Trouver un travail à côté de ses études est une base indispensable pour se former et entrer dans le monde professionnel avec un peu plus d’ouverture. Mon premier job : distribuer des médicaments dans une pharmacie ! Ensuite, des emplois dans la communication, les ressources humaines et la gestion de projet dans les secteurs privé et public ; mon choix s’est dessiné peu avant la fin de mes études à l’Institut. J’ai débuté en tant que généraliste RH chez Covance, puis j’ai rapidement évolué vers une position de directeur. Après trois ans, je me suis tourné vers Cargill en tant que directeur des RH pour la Suisse, et aujourd’hui je travaille au sein d’Applied Materials en tant que DRH Europe et Moyen-Orient. Cela a été un parcours très rapide, qui requiert de la flexibilité, de la détermination, une ouverture et une écoute particulière de son environnement, mais surtout de rester au plus proche
de ses valeurs – en permanence. D’autre part, je gère une petite ONG, l’ASED (Action de soutien à l’enfance démunie), depuis 2007 en parallèle à mon travail. Pourquoi avez-vous choisi d’étudier à l’Institut ? Je me suis inscrit à l’Institut avec la ferme conviction de vouloir faire quelque chose pour les autres, de manière directe ou indirecte. L’Institut m’a énormément apporté ; de par son caractère multidisciplinaire, il a contribué à forger mes capacités d’analyse, de réflexion, de recherche et de restitution synthétique. Il m’a aussi appris à travailler en équipe, avec des personnes de cultures et d’origines diverses, aux caractères différents, le but étant d’en ressortir plus sûr de soi et capable de prendre des initiatives innovantes. La dimension internationale des professeurs et des étudiants m’a permis d’appréhender le milieu professionnel international avec plus de confort.
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Quel est votre souvenir le plus marquant de vos études à l’Institut ? Que de souvenirs ! La diversité des cours, les fous rires à n’en plus finir après des heures de révision pour les examens finaux, les fêtes tard dans la nuit sur le campus et… l’élection de Christoph Blocher, écoutée à la radio en plein cours d’économie du professeur Charles Wyplosz (il ne le savait pas, jusqu’à aujourd’hui !). Comment et pour quelles raisons avez-vous choisi une carrière auprès d’Applied Materials ? Applied Materials m’a donné l’opportunité de me développer et de participer à une société active dans les nanotechnologies, notamment dans les semi-conducteurs et le solaire. C’est une entreprise qui construit l’avenir et qui est constituée d’une population d’employés très diversifiée : ingénieurs de pointe, mécaniciens, vendeurs, financiers, quasiment
toutes les professions y sont représentées. Je mets également à profit mes capacités d’analyse au quotidien dans mon travail avec tous mes collègues. Selon vous, quelles sont les qualités nécessaires pour faire carrière dans ce domaine ? La résilience et une éthique sans faille en premier lieu ; puis l’écoute et les qualités de communication et d’influence ; des capacités d’analyse et de prise de décision rapides en mesurant toutes les conséquences. Enfin, un haut degré de discrétion et d’équité, des capacités d’organisation et d’exécution de tâches multiples, et un certain sens stratégique sont des qualités essentielles. L’Institut vous y a-t-il bien préparé ? L’Institut m’a très bien préparé, sinon je ne serais pas là où je suis aujourd’hui !
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Corporate Communications, Public Affairs DuPont de Nemours International Sàrl*
How did you start your career? My undergraduate studies were very focused on language, and a lot of my extracurricular activities and jobs centered on communication. I started my career by aiming for internships which were based on the skills I had (especially written communication) but would allow me to build on them and apply my international affairs education as well. I am very happy that I was able to do two excellent internships in communications at the HD Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue and CARE International. While at HD and CARE, I benefited from the experience and guidance of my supervisors who gave me a wide variety of professional opportunities.
out of what is familiar and into a “foreign” and international environment like Geneva. That really adds a lot.
Why did you choose to study at the Graduate Institute? I think if you really want to study international affairs from an international perspective, you have to get out of your own country and see how things look from the outside. Where I am from, the US, there are plenty of options for an international degree. But staying there would not have gotten me
Why did you choose an experience at DuPont? I loved my work at HD Centre and CARE, and that helped me figure out exactly what I was looking for in my first fulltime job: an entry-level communications position in an international setting where I could keep learning. DuPont has a Graduate Internship Program, and it was exactly what I
Did you work during your studies in Geneva? Yes. There were some busy times trying to combine the two, but being able to have these internships really made my experience here more complete. Just as an example, learning about food security in Nigeria in class was valuable, but getting a glimpse of how a humanitarian aid organisation operates nutrition programmes for Nigerian children and their mothers – seeing how it plays out “in real life” – helped paint the big picture for me.
* Presentation by Dupont de Nemours International Sàrl: Wednesday 21 March at 14:15, room S1
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wanted: professional training; real, relevant experience; and a clear commitment to investing in the development of their employees. Plus, after years studying the links between the public and private sectors, I was very interested in working in a private sector role for a new perspective. In your opinion, what are the qualities necessary for a successful career at DuPont and in communication and public affairs? I think for my role, flexibility. I do not do the same thing every day, and that is where having a multidisciplinary background really helps. Being an effective communicator is obviously important, but just as important is being open-minded and eager to understand a complex organisation so that you are able to interpret and illustrate it for its various stakeholders. More generally for my department, you have to be able to go out and connect with as many people as possible. They have the information everyone else needs, so being in touch with them is crucial.
Did the Graduate Institute prepare you well? I would say the Institute gave me the opportunity to interact with classmates and faculty from all over – both geographically and ideologically. I feel comfortable connecting with people who studied a wide range of issues in depth, understanding their expert assessments, and synthesising different points of view together into a comprehensible and relevant format. What advantage did the Institute give you from an intellectual point of view? A multidisciplinary background gives you a great range of tools to understand current affairs and how different political, economic, and social phenomena are linked. I am able to draw from my education at the Institute in game theory, economics, and trade law and I gained the advantage of being able to think about complex issues in a variety of ways. This is valuable to me because before I can break down a problem and express it comprehensively, I have to understand the main components.
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AGENCY FOR TECHNICAL COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT (ACTED) Number of employees Over 200 international and 3,000 national staff worldwide Recruitment period All year round
www.acted.org Contact Jobs: jobs@acted.org Internships: stages@acted.org Address Rue Godot de Mauroy 33, 75009 Paris, France Headquarters Paris, France International presence 30 Countries on 4 Continents: Middle East, Central and South East Asia, Central and Eastern Africa, Central America (Haiti & Nicaragua) Sector NGO
Internship opportunities ACTED offers field internships to students who are finishing their studies or have recently graduated. This includes: Real field experience: you receive training on ACTED’s policy and practices as you help implement projects in the field. Professional advancement opportunities: ACTED encourages interns to advance within the agency and provides opportunities to assume management positions as full-time employees. 2 out of 3 interns move to officer positions after their internship Required skills and experience Fluent in English and/or French Adaptability and flexibility to work in a variety of places and contexts Dedicated to ACTED’s work ethic Capacity to assume important responsibilities Ability to adapt to a multicultural environment Interest in developing a career within ACTED
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ASA-PROGRAMM | ENGAGEMENT GLOBAL Internship opportunities Yes, up to 250 internships per year Recruitment period 10 November to 10 January www.asa-programm.de Contact info@asa-programm.de Address Lützowufer 6-9, 10785 Berlin, Germany Headquarters Berlin, Germany International presence Our participants work all over the world but the ASA-Programm office is based in Germany Sector Development cooperation | Global education Number of employees Headquarters: 26
Required skills and experience The ASA participants are students concentrating on any field of study and young employees who have completed professional training. People from 21 to 30 years can apply for the ASAProgram. When they apply they are socially committed and eager to get involved in fair and sustainable development Training programme The ASA-Program offers a learning cycle consisting of training seminars, a practical phase and a follow-up phase. During the practical phase a team of two or three participants take part in a development project for three months. The projects take place within organisations in Africa, Asia, Latin America or South Eastern Europe. Participants receive a scholarship for the stay abroad which includes insurance and a travel allowance. Seminars are held prior to, and after the three-month internships abroad. During the seminars participants develop and practice new skills and prepare for their internship abroad
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REVUE INTERNATIONALE DE POLITIQUE DE DÉVELOPPEMENT INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT POLICY Cette année, la Revue internationale de politique de développement examine les profonds bouleversements que traverse la coopération internationale au développement. Elle s’organise autour de trois parties : Un dossier thématique sur « L’aide bousculée » La coopération au développement est bousculée tant par rapport à ses points de repère traditionnels Nord/Sud et riches/ pauvres qu’au regard de nouveaux défis globaux qu’elle doit relever. Une quinzaine d’auteurs examinent les stratégies des acteurs traditionnels et émergents de l’aide – dont notamment le Brésil, la Chine et l’Afrique du Sud – et leurs facultés à se renouveler face à des objectifs multiples et des logiques souvent contradictoires. Une revue annuelle des principales évolutions des politiques commerciale, financière et de coopération au développement. Des infographies sur 30 pages en couleurs éclairent les enjeux traités dans les articles, avec des zooms sur la pauvreté dans le monde, l’aide dans le domaine de la santé ou encore les acteurs émergents de la coopération internationale.
Revue internationale de politique de développement. L’aide bousculée : pays émergents et politiques globales, nº 3, Genève : Graduate Institute Publications, 2012. ISSN papier 1663-9375, ISSN en ligne 1663-9391, EAN 9782940415823. 30 EUR | 40 CHF
poldev@graduateinstitute.ch http://poldev.revues.org
Edition française publiée par l’Institut de hautes études internationales et du développement | Genève – à paraître en avril 2012 English edition published by Palgrave Macmillan – Forthcoming April 2012
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ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK (ADB) Internship opportunities Please refer to: http://www.adb.org/Internship/default.asp http://www.adb.org Contact http://beta.adb.org/site/careers/contacts Address 6 ADB Av., Mandaluyong City 1550, Metro Manila, Philippines Headquarters Manila, Philippines
Required skills and experience Internship candidates must: Be enrolled in a Master’s- or PhD-level programme at a school in one of the ADB member countries, both prior to and after the internship assignment Be engaged in academic study in a field directly related to ADB’s work Be a national of one of ADB’s member countries Possess an excellent command of English Have relevant professional experience
International presence 40 countries Sector Development bank Number of employees ~ 2,800
Remarks ADB tripled its capital base in 2009 and is hiring hundreds of local and international staff to support our long-term development framework
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BNP PARIBAS www.bnpparibas.ch Contact Michèle C. Rey swiss.graduates@bnpparibas.com
domaines, elle s’affirme aujourd’hui comme « la banque d’un monde qui change », avec une culture d’entreprise fondée sur quatre valeurs communes : réactivité, créativité, engagement et ambition
Adresse Bd de la Tour 8, 1211 Genève 11, Suisse
Effectif 1800 en Suisse | ~ 200 000 dans le monde
Siège social Quatre implantations en Suisse : Genève, Zurich, Bâle et Lugano
Possibilités de stages Dans un environnement professionnel dynamique et exigeant, la banque vous offre des stages de courte durée (6 mois) permettant de découvrir la diversité des métiers bancaires des stages « relève » personnalisés en fonction de votre propre orientation, de vos intérêts et de votre motivation Les jeunes diplômés participent activement à des projets ambitieux dans un environnement en pleine évolution et au sein d’un acteur leader dans ses domaines d’activités. Les attentes exigeantes de la part des managers sont accompagnées d’une culture du feedback qui permet à chaque collaborateur de développer ses compétences et d’accroître sa performance. Les équipes RH dédiées à la gestion de carrière des jeunes diplômés assurent un processus d’intégration complet et un suivi de stage personnalisé
Présence dans le monde Plus de 80 pays Secteur Banque et finance BNP Paribas est l’une des banques les mieux notées du monde (notée AA– par Standard & Poor’s). Présente en Suisse depuis 1872, elle propose une large palette de produits et services reposant sur un savoir-faire éprouvé et se classe parmi les plus grandes banques étrangères du pays. La gestion de fortune pour une clientèle privée et le financement du négoce international de matières premières sont au cœur de l’importante gamme de services de la banque, dont les activités se structurent en deux pôles : Corporate and Investment Banking et Investment Solutions. Attentive à l’évolution rapide du monde et véritablement précurseur dans un grand nombre de
Période de recrutement Toute l’année
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THE BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP (BCG) www.bcg.com Contact Tel. + 41 44 388 87 10 | recruiting.ch@bcg.com Address Recruiting Team Münstergasse 2, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland International presence 74 offices in 42 countries Sector International strategy and general management consulting The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is a global management consulting firm and the world’s leading advisor on business strategy. We partner with clients in all sectors and regions to identify their highest-value opportunities, address their most critical challenges, and transform their businesses. Our customised approach combines deep insight into the dynamics of companies and markets with close collaboration at all levels of the client organisation. This ensures that our clients achieve sustainable competitive advantage, build more capable organisations, and secure lasting results. BCG is a private company founded in 1963
Number of employees Switzerland: ~165 consultants Worldwide: ~ 4,800 consultants Internship opportunities Internships last three months Recruitment period All year round Required skills and experience Outstanding university graduates, internships, experience abroad Training programme BCG provides university graduates with an extensive training program as well as a basic business skill training for graduates without a background in economics Remarks BCG is one of the world’s leading strategy and general management consulting firms. Our mission is to help corporations in all major industries to create and sustain a competitive advantage. As a truly international firm, our strong global presence offers clients and employees a wealth of crosscultural experience
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CARGILL INTERNATIONAL
Recruitment period All year round www.cargill.com
Internal training Yes
Locations Switzerland: Geneva Worldwide: 66 countries
Remarks Cargill has a wide range of career opportunities for those wishing to work in the global commodity trading business If you are ready to take up the challenge and to work in a fastpaced global company, we invite you to consult our current job opportunities. You can easily apply online for one of the positions through our corporate website http://www.cargill.com/careers/opportunities/experienced_ opportunities.htm If you do not see any available jobs that match your qualifications, you may still submit your profile. Your information will then be available for future searches by our Recruiting Service Please apply exclusively online
Sector International provider of food, agricultural and risk management products and services. The company’s global commodity trading centre (grain, oilseeds, sugar, energy, ocean freight, trade finance) is located in Geneva Number of employees Worldwide: 131,000 Internship possibilities No
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CINFO
www.cinfo.ch Contact info@cinfo.ch Address Rue Centrale 121, case postale, 2500 Bienne 7, Switzerland Tel. + 41 32 365 80 02 Sector International cooperation Recruitment period On-going (information in the newsletter)
Internship/Employment opportunities Our online job database, cinfoPoste, provides you with a wide range of announcements of vacant positions in the field of international cooperation. cinfoPoste is mainly intended for professionals fulfilling the requirements specific to the field of international cooperation We also recruit for JPO positions and UNV internships for the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation Remarks We organise information and networking events with UN Agencies and the Development Banks such as the World Bank, IDB, EBRD, IFC Our publications, available on our website, will provide you with tips for application procedures and entry level opportunities We support you through our coaching and career counselling services Stay up to date by registering for our newsletter
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COMITÉ INTERNATIONAL DE LA CROIX-ROUGE (CICR) www.icrc.org
Période de recrutement Toute l’année
Contact Secrétariat, Unité du recrutement Av. de la Paix 19, 1202 Genève Tél. + 41 22 730 25 17/18 | rh_rec.gva@icrc.org
Qualifications souhaitées Master pour tous les métiers CICR, très bonne connaissance de l’anglais et du français, minimum deux ans d’expérience professionnelle post-études
Présence dans le monde Internationale
Formation interne Oui Cours de formation de 2 à 5 semaines selon profil avant le départ sur le terrain
Secteur Humanitaire Effectif 12 900 collaborateurs Environ 12 000 sur le terrain et 900 au siège ; expatriés et employés nationaux Possibilités de stages Oui Offre limitée de stages au siège uniquement pour diplômés en droit international humanitaire, relations internationales, communication
Remarques Le CICR recrute uniquement pour des missions d’un an à l’étranger, sur le terrain, avec un engagement minimum de deux ans
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CREDIT SUISSE www.credit suisse.com/careers Contact Salomé Amsler, HRCS 42 Campus Recruiting Romandie 1211 Geneva 70 Tel + 41 44 333 66 77 campusrecruiting.ch@credit-suisse.com Credit Suisse is a forward-thinking financial services firm serving clients around the globe. As a stable company with a long banking tradition, it is one of the most respected banks in the world. Indeed, it is a leading player in many key markets – recognised by industry publications for our continued excellence. Our three primary businesses – Private Banking, Investment Banking and Asset Management – partner with our Shared Services, Information Technology and Operations teams. Together, they work around the world, around the clock, providing seamless solutions to our global clients and employees. Our entry-level programmes give you the chance to make a difference from day one, and provide world-class training and support to enable you to develop into a future business leader. Throughout your career with us, you will benefit from cross-business and international mobility opportunities
We offer Summer Internship – 10 to 12 weeks You get the opportunity to gain experience in a particular area at Credit Suisse Internship – at least 3 months Take a first look at our organisation and our corporate culture Career Start Programme – 12 to18 months Combine the challenges of direct entry with the structure of a training programme What we are looking for Bachelor’s or master’s degree or equivalent in any discipline, although some may require a relevant degree or major. We look for people with a wide range of experiences, interests and degrees who will add fresh perspectives to our business. We will be examining your vision, talent, enthusiasm, and above all, your long-term potential
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DFAE – SECTION CARRIÈRES DIPLOMATIQUES
www.eda.admin.ch/diplojobs Contact Emilija Georgieva Tél. + 41 32 322 49 18 | Emilija.Georgieva@eda.admin.ch Adresse Direction des ressources, 3003 Berne, Suisse Siège social Berne, Suisse Présence dans le monde Internationale Secteur Public Effectif 360 diplomates dans près de 100 pays Possibilités de stages Oui
Période de recrutement Une fois par an (concours diplomatique) Formation interne 15 mois comprenant une formation de base à la centrale à Berne et un stage pratique en principe à l’étranger Remarques Chaque année, le DFAE recrute environ une douzaine de stagiaires diplomatiques. Tout type de diplôme universitaire est pris en considération. Le concours diplomatique se compose de deux parties : examens écrits et oraux. Ces examens sont destinés à tester une large palette de connaissances générales ainsi que la personnalité des candidat·e·s. Les personnes motivées ne doivent pas être âgées de plus de 35 ans l’année du concours, doivent maîtriser parfaitement deux langues nationales, une langue onusienne et ne pas avoir d’antécédents judiciaires
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DFAE – SECTION PRÉSENCE DE LA SUISSE DANS LES ORGANISATIONS INTERNATIONALES
www.eda.admin.ch/iojobs
Possibilités de stages Oui
Contact Tim Fürst Tél. + 41 31 323 08 75 | tim.fuerst@eda.admin.ch
Période de recrutement Toute l’année
Adresse Département fédéral des affaires étrangères DFAE Division politique III Nations unies et autres organisations internationales Présence de la Suisse dans les OI Bundesgasse 28, 3003 Berne, Suisse Siège social Berne, Suisse Présence dans le monde Internationale Secteur Public Effectif 30-40 par année
Formation interne Programme des jeunes experts associés Volontaires des Nations unies Stages Remarques Le DFAE soutient et finance le Programme des jeunes experts associés (JEA). Le but de ce programme est d’attirer les jeunes talents pour leur donner l’occasion d’acquérir une première expérience dans une OI. La durée du programme varie d’un à trois ans, selon les organisations. Les JEA sont placés sous la responsabilité des Etats membres. Ces derniers en assument le recrutement et le financement. Le DFAE finance actuellement entre 12 et 16 postes par année
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DUPONT DE NEMOURS INTERNATIONAL SÀRL
www.dupont.com Address Ch. du Pavillon 2, 1218 Le Grand Saconnex, Switzerland
Internship opportunities Graduate Program from September 1st 2012 to September 30th, 2013 Recruitment period As of April 2012
Headquarters Wilmington, USA EMEA Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland
Required skills and experience Bachelor/Master in Business, Communication
International presence In more than 60 countries Sector Industry Number of employees Switzerland: 800 | Worldwide: 65,000
Training programme 13 months 90% on the job 10% special project and trainings
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EUROPEAN BROADCASTING UNION (EBU)
www.ebu.ch Contact Tel. + 41 22 717 21 11 Address L’ancienne Route 17A 1218 Le Grand Saconnex Geneva, Switzerland Headquarters Geneva, Switzerland International presence USA, United Kingdom, Spain, Russia, Singapore, China, Belgium Sector Broadcasting
Number of employees Geneva: 304 | Worldwide: 369 Internship opportunities EBU offers different types of internships depending on the vacancies in Human Resources, Communication, Marketing, etc. Recruitment period All year round Required skills and experience Professionalism, innovation capacity and committed to our core values: accountability, respect, achievement, team spirit and integrity Fluency in English and French mandatory Master’s Degree
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FONDATION TERRE DES HOMMES (TDH)
www.tdh.ch Contact Steven Fricaud | Tél. +41 58 611 06 79 | sfr@tdh.ch Adresse Ch. du Croset 9, 1024 Ecublens, Suisse Siège social Lausanne, Suisse Présence dans le monde 34 pays en Europe de l’Est, Amérique latine, Asie et Afrique
Possibilités de stage Au siège ou sur le terrain, pour une durée de 6 mois au minimum Période de recrutement Tout au long de l’année Qualifications et expérience souhaitées Profils généralistes : logistique, finances et administration Profils thématiques : water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), santé publique et nutrition, psychosocial, protection (trafic, justice juvénile)
Secteur Humanitaire | Aide à l’enfance Effectif Suisse : 110 Monde : 80-100 expatriés et 1500 employés locaux
Formation interne Semaine d’introduction pour tous, formations individuelles sur toutes les thématiques de Terre des hommes
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THE FOREST TRUST (TFT)
www.tft-forests.org
Number of employees 90
Contact hr@tft-forests.org
Internship opportunities Determined annually, predominantly in our regional offices
Address Ch. des Brumes 4, 1263 Crassier, Switzerland Headquarters Southampton, United Kingdom (registration address) Crassier, Switzerland (administrative) International presence United Kingdom, France, Switzerland, Cameroun, Congo, Ivory Coast, Brazil, USA, India, Malaysia, China, Indonesia, Vietnam Sector Environment
Required skills and experience Interns normally require a Bachelor or Master in a related field (e.g. environment, forestry, agronomy, business) Good understanding and high interest in environmental and social responsibility issues is required Previous field experience is a plus Candidates must be able to work within a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AFTER GRADUATION At graduation almost all Graduate Institute Masters students had obtained prior professional or internship experience, with the vast majority of an international nature. A survey carried out since 2008 shows that the average time to find a position after graduation was less than 4 months. Nearly half of the students chose to start
Employment by location
or further their career in Switzerland while the others went on to work all over the world as shown below. Two thirds of employment opportunities were split among three sectors: non-profit, private and multilateral, with the remaining portion going to the public sector and research/think tanks.
Employment by sector
49%
Switzerland
28%
Non-profit sector
19%
Europe
22%
Private sector
10%
North America
20%
Multilateral sector
9%
Africa
16%
Public sector
6%
Latin America
14%
Research/think tanks
6%
Asia
1%
Australia/Oceania
Employment opportunities after graduation
For each of the employment sectors mentioned on the left page, our graduating Master students have been engaged in a wide variety of organisations as can be seen below. In the multilateral sector a very large number of the students went to work for the United Nations,
Non-profit sector
24% 20% 19% 14% 8% 6% 5% 4%
International development Human and children rights Humanitarian action Advocacy Environment Law Health and sanitation Other
while those in the non-profit sector were employed by NGOs pursuing many different objectives. A fair share of students going to the private sector chose the banking and consumer goods industries, followed by media and law.
Multilateral sector
Private sector
Public sector
42% Foreign government 29% Swiss federal administration 27% Local government 2% Other
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19% Banking and finance 19% Consumer goods, luxury and pharmaceutical 16% Media and communication 15% Law practice 12% Consulting 11% Commodity trading, advisory and evaluation 8% Other
Research/think tanks
59% University and education 25% Think tanks, research and public policy institutes 8% Foundations 8% Further studies
64% 9% 9% 9% 7% 2%
United Nations Trade and economics Defense and intelligence Law and social issues Banking and finance Other
THE GRADUATE INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES, GENEVA Highlights A long-standing reputation for academic excellence A vibrant campus at the heart of multilateral Geneva A large number of scholarships available A culturally diverse student body (over 100 nationalities) Opportunities in international public and private organisations
Programmes Interdisciplinary Masters in Development Studies International Affairs
Masters and PhDs in Anthropology and Sociology of Development Development Economics (PhD only) International Economics
http://graduateinstitute.ch
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International History International Law International Relations/Political Science
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THE FOUNDATION FOR THE REFUGEE EDUCATION TRUST (RET) Recruitment period On a rolling basis Internship opportunities Yes www.theret.org Contact info@theret.org Address Rue de Saint-Jean 36, 1203 Geneva, Switzerland Headquarters Geneva, Switzerland International presence Afghanistan, Burundi, Chad, DRC, Kenya, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, Haiti We have been active on three continents – 17 countries – 75 programmes, of which 20 have been over multiple years Sector NGO, Humanitarian and transitional development assistance for forced displaced youth Number of employees Switzerland: 5 | Worldwide: ~150
Required skills and experience Completed master studies in a relevant field (e.g. education, social work, international relations, refugee issues, humanitarian action, development, conflict prevention and mitigation, possibly gender issues, child labour issues, human rights and/or democracy & governance) Demonstrated knowledge of the INEE Minimum Standards for Education: Preparedness, Response, Recovery Excellent command of English and French language, Spanish and Arabic are an asset Excellent organisational, analytical and writing skills Prior field experience and/or experience of working in international settings Capacity to work independently but with team spirit and under difficult circumstances Flexible timetable and very good communications skills Training programme Interns are hired on a rolling basis for field as well as Headquarters positions depending on current needs and availabilities
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THE GLOBAL JOURNAL www.theglobaljournal.net
Recruitment period All year round
Contact Jean-Christophe Nothias, Editor in Chief
Required skills and experience Strong analytical and writing skills, entrepreneurial spirit, effective multitasking and ability to meet tight deadlines
Address Palais des Nations, Off. 53 Av. de la Paix 8-14, 1211 Geneva 10, Switzerland Headquarters Geneva, Switzerland International presence Global network of journalists Sector Media Internship opportunities We offer an opportunity to work in a dynamic and a fastpaced environment. If you possess intellectual curiosity, excellent writing skills and an entrepreneurial spirit, contact us: jobs@theglobaljournal.net
Training programme On-the-job training Remarks The Global Journal is a new and expanding media company that aims to inform, debate and stimulate discussion on global issues and players. We are convinced that understanding changes in global governance is the key to thriving in our interconnected and increasingly complex world With a global network of journalists and a local team of dedicated professionals, we provide in depth reporting and compelling commentary to readers in over 30 countries. You can access our unique content in print, on the web or through your mobile device
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HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH (HRW)
Secteur ONG Effectif Suisse: 12 | Monde: 320 www.hrw.org
Possibilités de stages Oui
Contact Keyvan Ghavami Associate, Outreach and Development Tél. +41 22 732 57 60 | ghavamk@hrw.org
Période de recrutement Février, avril, juin, août, octobre
Adresse Av. Blanc 51, 1202 Genève, Suisse Siège social New York, Etats-Unis Présence dans le monde Amsterdam, Berlin, Beyrouth, Bruxelles, Chicago, Genève, Johannesburg, Londres, Los Angeles, Moscou, Nairobi, New York, Paris
Qualifications et expérience souhaitées Très bon niveau de français et d’anglais (parlés et écrits) Connaissances des outils informatiques (Microsoft Office, Outlook et Internet) Intérêt marqué pour les droits humains et/ou les enjeux mondiaux Etre capable de maîtriser et de représenter la mission et le programme de HRW Formation interne Non
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INTERNATIONAL BUREAU OF EDUCATION – UNESCO (IBE) Number of employees ~ 30 Internship opportunities Yes up to four months Recruitment period Flexible
Address PO Box 199, 1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland
Required skills and experience University degree in the field of education or related social sciences Excellent knowledge of English (written and spoken) Good IT skills (Microsoft Office, Internet) Good analytical and writing skills, ability to gather information from a variety of sources and formats, and sensitivity to different perspectives Good interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work under pressure, to meet tight deadlines and to work with people from different cultural and educational settings
Headquarters Paris, France
Training programme All-staff training is open to interns
International presence Worldwide
Remarks Since 2008, more than 10 students from the Graduate Institute have completed an internship with IBE’s Capacity Development Programme
www.ibe.unesco.org Contact Clementina Acedo, Director Renato Opertti, Coordinator, Capacity Development Programme
Sector Education
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INTERNATIONAL CATHOLIC MIGRATION COMMISSION (ICMC)
Sector Refugee-related Number of employees Geneva: 20 Worldwide: more than 50 www.icmc.net Contact Linda Besharaty, Coordinator UNHCR-ICMC Resettlement Deployment Scheme Address Rue de Varembé 1, 1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland Headquarters Geneva, Switzerland International presence Turkey, Pakistan, USA, Belgium, Greece, Indonesia, Malaysia, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon
Internship opportunities Yes Recruitment period All vacancies at the ICMC Headquarters in Geneva, as well as in our field offices, are posted on our website Required skills and experience Background in refugee-related work, resettlement, or migration Training programme Interns receive mentoring during their internship
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INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION OF JURISTS (ICJ)
International presence Thailand, Nepal, South Africa, Guatemala Sector Human Rights
www.icj.org
Number of employees Switzerland: 26 Worldwide: 50
Contact Clotilde Salomon Human Resources Officer
Internship opportunities All year round depending on availabilities Internships are unpaid and last four to six months
Address Rue des Bains 33, CP 91, 1211 Genève 8 Switzerland
Recruitment period All year round depending on availabilities
Headquarters Geneva, Switzerland
Required skills and experience It depends on the position For legal posts, a Master in Law is required
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INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS (FIDH) International presence 8 FIDH offices: Paris, Geneva, Brussels, Nairobi, Cairo, Bangkok, The Hague, New York and 164 member organisations worldwide Sector Human Rights Number of employees 40 www.fidh.org Contact Tel. + 41 22 700 12 88 Address Rue du Grand Pré 53, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland Headquarters Paris, France
Internship opportunities All year round at all FIDH offices Recruitment period When vacancies arise – please refer to our website Spontaneous applications for internships welcome all year round Required skills and experience Masters degree in human rights, international law or a related domain for employment with FIDH, degree in a related domain for an internship
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INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANIZATION (ILO)
http://www.ilo.org Contact internship@ilo.org Address Rte des Morillons 4, 1211 Geneva 22, Switzerland Headquarters Geneva, Switzerland International presence Worldwide Sector UN organisation Number of employees Switzerland: ~ 1,000 | Worldwide: ~ 3,000
Internship opportunities Internships are intended to provide a learning and development experience for selected young high calibre candidates with a view to: Increasing their understanding of relevant issues at the international level by direct involvement in the work of the Office and the application of ILO values, principles, programmes, policies and strategies Gaining practical work experience from the ILO which is directly related to their area of specialisation The normal duration of an internship is between three and six months Required skills and experience Be enrolled in the final year of a graduate degree programme, or in a higher degree programme as may be required for specific internships, in a recognised university, school, similar institution or related vocational programme, in areas relevant to the work of the Office, or have completed such programme in the year preceding the application Have a working knowledge (both oral and written) of at least one of the ILO’s working languages: English, French and Spanish Be able to adapt to an international and multilingual environment Have good communication skills and be able to work in a team
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INTERNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATION UNION (ITU)
Number of employees 837 www.itu.int Contact Yajaira Freudiger, Head HRA Division, HRM Department
Internship opportunities Yes, see the ITU website Currently candidates are selected on an ad hoc, first come first serve basis determined by the needs of various sectors and departments within ITU
Headquarters Geneva, Switzerland
Recruitment period All year round; certain vacancies are published on the ITU website https://erecruit.itu.int/public/
International presence Ethiopia, Cameroon, Senegal, Zimbabwe, Brazil, Barbados, Chile, Honduras, Thailand, Indonesia, Egypt, USA, Russia
Required skills and experience Preferably candidates enrolled in an advanced university degree programme or recently graduated
Sector Information and telecommunication technologies
Training programme Non-remunerated internships
Address Pl. des Nations, 1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland
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INTERPEACE
www.interpeace.org
Sector NGO, International peacebuilding organisation
Contact info@interpeace.org
Number of employees 300 peacebuilders
Address Ch. de Balexert 7-9, 1219 Châtelaine, Switzerland
Internship opportunities Yes
Headquarters Geneva, Switzerland
Recruitment period All year round
International presence Interpeace works in 16 countries and territories: Belize, Burundi, Costa Rica, Cyprus, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, Israel, Liberia, Nicaragua, Panama, Palestine, Rwanda, Somali Region and Timor-Leste
Required skills and experience Outstanding graduates, internships, experience in countries where we work an asset
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LALIVE Geneva Doha Zurich
Internship opportunities Yes www.lalive.ch
Recruitment period All year round
Contact Francoise Simonin | fsimonin@lalive.ch
Required skills and experience Bachelors, Masters and PhDs in law strong analytical, drafting and language skills (native or near native English speaker; some knowledge of French)
Headquarters Geneva, Switzerland International presence Qatar Sector Law firm LALIVE is an international law firm with offices in Geneva and Zurich as well as Doha (LALIVE IN QATAR LLC). It is renowned for its expertise in international legal matters, including international dispute resolution (litigation and arbitration) and international commercial contracts and infrastructure projects. It is also a full service Swiss law practice Number of employees 45 lawyers in Switzerland and 50 worldwide, including 14 partners
Training programme Opportunity to regularly attend conferences and workshops Remarks The firm comprises lawyers and legal advisers from over 15 countries who together speak more than a dozen languages and whose legal expertise covers Switzerland and several other key jurisdictions. A number of them are Graduate Institute alumni. They advise and represent clients on a global basis with particular emphasis on the Middle East, Central and Eastern Europe and South America. Key industry sectors include energy, telecommunications, construction and infrastructure
LOMBARD ODIER
http://www.lombardodier.com Contact Liza Friart Young Talent Development Specialist Tel. + 41 22 709 16 49 | l.friart@lombardodier.com Headquarters Geneva, Switzerland International presence Offices worldwide Amsterdam, Bermuda, Brussels, Dubai, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Fribourg, Gibraltar, Hong Kong, Lausanne, London, Lugano, Luxembourg, Montreal, Moscow, Nassau, Paris, Singapore, Tokyo, Vevey, Zurich Sector Wealth management Number of employees 1,900 Internship opportunities Six-month internships, according to business needs (see available opportunities on our website) Recruitment period Throughout the year
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Required skills and experience High level of motivation to work in the banking industry, entrepreneurial skills, strong analytical or sales skills, leadership skills, problem-solving ability, a focus on results, team spirit, strong ethical standards Training programme Lombard Odier’s Graduate Programme is a two-year tailor-made intensive training programme dedicated to talented young people with a Master’s degree and a strong interest in financial markets. During this period we also offer the opportunity to complete professional financial qualifications such as the CFA, CAIA, CIWM, etc. Remarks Lombard Odier is the oldest firm of private bankers in Geneva and one of the largest in Switzerland and Europe. The Firm is owned and run by eight Managing-Partners, who are as closely involved in strategy and management as in serving the daily needs of clients. Lombard Odier offers its private clients a wide range of advisory services in wealth management and specialised financial products Through Lombard Odier Investment Managers, the Group also provides institutional clients with cutting-edge strategies and unrivalled asset management expertise combining the absolute return skills and risk understanding of alternative managers with the liquidity and transparency of a traditional approach
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MANDAT INTERNATIONAL
www.mandint.org Contact info@mandint.org Address Accommodation & HQ: Ch. William-Rappard 31, 1293 Bellevue Information & support: Rte de Ferney 106, 1202 Geneva Headquarters Bellevue, Switzerland Sector International cooperation (information and support for people who participate in international conferences in Geneva) Number of employees 40 Recruitment period All year long, subject to availability of an internship position within a given project
Internship opportunities Internship with the Delegates’ Centre team, part or full-time: www.mandint.org Internship as a project assistant with the Welcome Desk at the Human Rights Council, full-time: www.welcomedesk.org Volunteering during sessions of the Human Rights Council, parttime during sessions: www.welcomedesk.org Internship with the educational programme (Fondation Eduki), part or full-time: www.eduki.ch Various internships and volunteering opportunities in IT and with the documentation centre: www.mandint.org Required skills and experience Good knowledge of international cooperation, the UN system and international organisations in Geneva Fluency in written and spoken English and French (other official UN languages are a strong asset) Additional criteria apply for specific projects
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MASABA COFFEE
www.masabacoffee.com Contact Jean-Claude Luvini Address World Trade Center, Via Lugano 1 6982 Agno, Switzerland Headquarters Agno, Switzerland International presence Uganda, Italy, Holland, Austria Sector Coffee Number of employees Switzerland: 5 | Worldwide: 30
Internship opportunities Possibility to work on a specific assignment/project and from home, 3 to 6 months, unpaid Recruitment period All year round Required skills and experience Experience in Sales & Marketing Fluency in English and French or German Interest for issues surrounding the trade of commodities Readiness to engage energy and ideas in the development of a young start-up
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MCKINSEY & COMPANY www.mckinsey.ch Contact Laura Beetschen, Recruiting Av. Louis-Casaï 18, 1209 Genève recruiting@mckinsey.ch Locations International Sector Management Consulting Number of employees Switzerland: over 200 consultants Worldwide: over 9,000 consultants Recruitment period All year round Internship possibilities Yes Internal training Basic Consulting Readiness (BCR): 1 week Mini-MBA: 3 weeks Regular training courses throughout career
Required skills and competences Bachelors, masters and PhDs from all backgrounds Remarks McKinsey & Company is a leading international management consulting firm with around 90 offices in some 50 countries. The Swiss offices (Zurich and Geneva) comprise over 200 consultants. We serve major, mostly internationally-active companies, from all important industries, but also non-profit organisations and other institutions Together with our clients’ top management, McKinsey consultants develop innovative solutions to strategic, operational and organisational problems. Specialist consultants from our Business Technology Office (BTO) work on strategic IT projects and other specialists are engaged in projects in the area of Corporate Finance. Worldwide, McKinsey follows the same objective: “To help our clients make distinctive, lasting and substantial improvements in their performance, and to build a great firm that is able to attract, develop, excite and retain exceptional people”
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Rue Haldimand 17, case postale 5748, 1002 Lausanne, TĂŠlĂŠphone 058 277 30 72, antonio.alfano@css.ch
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MEDAIR Possibilités de stage Oui, uniquement au siège international www.medair.org Contact Véronique André, relations externes en Suisse veronique.andre@medair.org Adresse Ch. du Croset 9, 1024 Ecublens, Suisse Présence dans le monde Afghanistan, Haïti, Madagascar, RDC, Somalie, Somaliland, Soudan du Sud, Zimbabwe Secteur Santé et nutrition | eau : assainissement et hygiène | abris : reconstruction et infrastructure Effectif Suisse : ~ 70 collaborateurs Monde : ~ 130 collaborateurs internationaux et 1000 collaborateurs nationaux
Période de recrutement Tout au long de l’année Qualifications et expérience souhaitées Au moins une année d’expérience professionnelle dans le domaine concerné : management, support (finance, ressources humaines, logistiques, IT, communication) Formation interne ROC – Relief and Rehabilitation Orientation Course : 16-23 juin 2012 en Suisse 27 octobre-3 novembre 2012 en Suisse Remarques Medair est une organisation non gouvernementale dont le personnel international puise dans la foi chrétienne sa détermination à secourir les personnes en détresse
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PAGE PERSONNEL www.pagepersonnel.ch
Recruitment period All year round
Contact Xavier Chauville – Executive Director
Required skills and experience Business acumen Client and service orientation Sales, entrepreneurial, consulting and/or HR experience Pro-active mindset There are five values at the core of what we do: pride, passion, resilience, teamwork and fun. If you recognise yourself in these… you are a Page Personnel person
Address Locations in French-speaking Switzerland Rue du Stand 60-62, 1204 Geneva, +41 22 594 31 31 Rue Pichard 20, 1003 Lausanne, +41 21 561 31 00 Headquarters London, United Kingdom International presence Over 30 countries worldwide Sector Page Personnel is a leading recruitment agency specialised in permanent and temporary recruitment Number of employees Michael Page Group worldwide: over 5,000 Internship opportunities Yes
Training programme Yes Remarks Page Personnel Switzerland has initiated a privileged partnership with the Graduate Institute to provide career advice to its students
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SAVE THE CHILDREN
www.savethechildren.net Contact infogeneva@savethechildren.ch Address Rue de Varembé 1, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland
Internship opportunities Save the Children advertises its job vacancies and internship opportunities nationally on its websites The Geneva Office usually recruits interns for a period of six months; there is opportunity to work either for the Advocacy Office or the Global Education Cluster
Headquarters London, United Kingdom International presence 29 national organisations working together to deliver programmes in over 120 countries around the world Sector Child rights, humanitarian response Number of employees Switzerland: 16 (10 in Geneva, 6 in Zurich) Worldwide: ~14,000
Recruitment period All year round Required skills and experience Ongoing or completed Master’s level studies in a relevant field (law, political science, international relations, education) Proven ability to work in multifaceted and international setting Excellent spoken and written communication skills: fluency in English and French Knowledge of the UN humanitarian system; computer skills
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SGS www.sgs.com
Recruitment period All year round
Contact careers@sgs.com
Training programme Yes Basic Consulting Readiness (BCR): 1 week Mini-MBA: 3 weeks Regular training courses throughout career
Address Pl. des Alpes 1, PO Box 2152, 1211 Geneva 1, Switzerland Headquarters Geneva, Switzerland International presence Worldwide Sector Industries – Themes Agriculture & Food | Automotive | Chemical | Construction | Consumer Goods & Retail | Energy | Finance | Industrial Manufacturing | Life Sciences | Logistics | Mining | Oil & Gas | Public Sector | Environment | Health & Safety | Risk Management | Sustainability | Trade Number of employees Geneva: 280 Worldwide: 70,000 Internship opportunities Yes
Remarks We are looking for people who can challenge the status quo, be competitive and profit driven and have the energy to deliver. We believe that delivering should be a way of life, and look for people who keep things simple, act quickly and decisively and above all, behave with integrity SGS offers you diversity (multicultural environment, worldwide operations, profiles for all industries), development (talent identification, skills improvement, career opportunities in a fast growing company) and a great work spirit (passion nurturing, motivating and dynamic atmosphere, success recognition) We invite you to consult our current job opportunities. You can easily apply online for one of the positions, through our corporate website http://www.sgs.com/careers Please apply exclusively online
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SIDLEY AUSTIN LLP
www.sidley.com
Internship opportunities Yes, paid internships
Contact Mireille Spycher-Chabry, Office Manager Tel. +41 22 308 00 25 | mspycher-chabry@sidley.com
Recruitment period Next opening in September Recruitment process currently underway, selection by 1 June
Address Rue de Lausanne 139, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland Headquarters Chicago, USA International presence Australia, Belgium, China, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Switzerland, United Kingdom, USA Sector Legal services Number of employees Switzerland: 22 professionals (including lawyers and analysts) Worldwide: 1,700 lawyers
Required skills and experience We would like to hear from lawyers and economists with experience or demonstrable interest in international trade, trade litigation and WTO law. You will be focused, intelligent and enthusiastic with personality, humour and a real interest in practising law in the commercial world Training programme The structured internship will enable you to gain invaluable experience working with lawyers and international trade analysts in both the WTO and Global Policy Practice and International Arbitration and Dispute Practice
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SWISS ARMED FORCES INTERNATIONAL COMMAND (SWISSINT) Internship opportunities Peace support mission from 6 months up to 1 year Recruitment period In Lausanne: 29.05.2012 | 11.07.2012 | 21.09.2012 www.armee.ch/peace-support Contact Tel. + 41 41 619 58 86 recruit.swisspso@vtg.admin.ch Address Kasernenstr. 4, 6370 Stans-Oberdorf, Switzerland Headquarters Stans-Oberdorf, Switzerland International presence Kosovo, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Lebanon, Israel, Syria, DRC, South Corea, Burundi, South Sudan, Austria, Laos, Somaliland/Puntland, Westsahara, USA, Ghana Sector Peacekeeping | “Security Sector Reform” (SSR) | Demining Number of employees Personal deployed: ~260
Required skills and experience Swiss citizen, military duties performed (women exempted from this requirement), education completed, no criminal record, fluency in English Training programme The training courses are aimed at developing key skills and competencies for future field deployment in Peace Support Operations through theoretical lessons and challenging exercises including role playing The course duration is specific to the deployment (1-3 months) Remarks A deployment within the peace-keeping environment, though challenging, offers great opportunities for acquiring valuable experience in a multicultural context. Most field deployments (except demining and SSR) are performed in military uniform
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SYMBIOTICS
www.symbioticsgroup.com
Sector Impact Finance
Contact Boris Vetsch, CFO, HR Director jobs@symbioticsgroup.com
Number of employees Switzerland: 30 | Worldwide: 38
Address Rue de Lyon 75, 1203 Geneva, Switzerland
Recruitment period All year round
Headquarters Geneva, Switzerland International presence Geneva, Switzerland Cape Town, South Africa Mexico City, Mexico Singapore
Internship opportunities Yes, 3-6 months internships
Required skills and experience Familiarity with economics/accounting Interest in microfinance Good knowledge of Excel/Word/Power Point Excellent written and oral skills in English Other languages would be an advantage Training programme Yes
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TRACK IMPUNITY ALWAYS (TRIAL) Internship opportunities There are three types of internships: Legal internship “access to justice for victims of the most serious crimes” Legal internship “fight against impunity” “Trial Watch internship” www.trial-ch.org Contact info@trial-ch.org Address Rue des Savoises 15, 1205 Geneva, Switzerland Headquarters Geneva, Switzerland International presence Bosnia and Herzegovina, Nepal, Burundi Sector Human rights | International criminal law Number of employees Geneva: 8 employees and 2-3 full-time interns Worldwide: 6 employees and 3 regular consultants
Recruitment period Next recruitment period: Starting February for autumn 2012 – spring 2013 Please check the website for further details Required skills and experience Education in international criminal law, international humanitarian law and/or human rights Fluency in French or English and understanding of the other language Ability to work independently and to take initiatives Ability to work in a small decentralised team For the legal internship “fight against impunity”, a Master (possibly Bachelor) in Swiss law is additionally required Training programme On the job training
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UBS AG www.ubs.com/graduates Contact gtp@ubs.com
Number of employees Switzerland: 23,500 Worldwide: 66,000
Address Rue des Noirettes 35, 1227 Carouge, Switzerland
Internship opportunities Yes
Headquarters Zürich and Basel, Switzerland
Recruitment period All-year-round
International presence Worldwide in over 50 countries
Required skills and experience Internship experience Good English and French skills (other languages can be an asset) Strong academic performance International experience Strong interpersonal skills Team player Highly motivated Good analytical skills
Sector Financial firm Working at UBS means being part of a global team where your career can move forward. We bring together the ideas of people from 150 nations every day, working across geographic and business boundaries to fulfil our clients’ needs. Our work environment encourages you to take the initiative and showcase your abilities. Relationships are the basis of our business. We combine our talents to give our clients the best results. At UBS you work side by side with other great professionals – smart and supportive colleagues and inspiring managers who motivate you to give your best. You’ll have the experience of working together with other outstanding people who are used to performing to the most exacting standards
Training programme Yes
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UNION BANCAIRE PRIVÉE (UBP) www.ubp.com Contact recrutement@ubp.ch Rue du Rhône 96-98, case postale 1320, 1211 Genève 1 Secteur Banque UBP allie dynamisme, efficacité et performance. Notre réputation repose sur notre volonté permanente d’innovation. Fondée en 1969 par Edgar de Picciotto, l’UBP est l’une des plus importantes banques privées suisses, ainsi que l’une des mieux capitalisées. La solidité de son assise financière est un gage de sécurité. En tant que banque de gestion de fortune globale orientée vers la performance et l’innovation, l’UBP développe une gamme de produits de premier ordre et gère 72 milliards CHF pour le compte de clients privés et institutionnels, dans la gestion traditionnelle et la gestion alternative Siège social Genève, Suisse Effectif ~1500
Présence internationale Collaborateurs dans une vingtaine d’implantations à travers le monde Période de recrutement Toute l’année Qualifications souhaitées Esprit entrepreneurial et aptitudes de haut niveau Remarque Aujourd’hui, la nouvelle génération de la famille fondatrice, avec Guy de Picciotto (CEO) à sa tête, poursuit l’œuvre pionnière qui a fait la réussite de l’UBP en perpétuant la conjugaison de qualités humaines, de savoir-faire et de méthodes financières de pointe, pour construire les succès de demain. L’UBP prend à cœur son rôle dans la société et s’engage dans la formation, comme l’atteste sa collaboration avec l’Institut de hautes études internationales et du développement à Genève et l’INSEAD à Paris qui lui permet de contribuer activement à l’éclosion de nouveaux talents dans le domaine de la finance et des affaires internationales
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UN CONFERENCE ON TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT (UNCTAD) Internship opportunities The UNCTAD Headquarters Internship Programme is offered to students with a view to promoting a better understanding of trade and development issues and giving them insight into how UNCTAD attempts to find solutions to these problems http://www.unctad.org Address Palais des Nations Av. de la Paix 8-14, 1211 Geneva 10, Switzerland Headquarters Geneva, Switzerland
Recruitment period Any time during the year for a minimum of two months and for a maximum of six Required skills and experience Students enrolled in a graduate or postgraduate degree programme
International presence 193 Member States Sector Trade and Development Number of employees ~ 400
Remarks As UNCTAD has no provision in its budget to pay interns, all costs connected with their internships must be borne by the students concerned or by their sponsoring institutions or governments
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UN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (UNDP)
Sector 4 main areas: Poverty Reduction and Achieving the Millennium Development Goals Democratic Governance Crisis Prevention and Recovery Environment and Sustainable Development www.undp.org/geneva
Number of employees Switzerland: 60 | Worldwide: 8,470
Address Ch. des Anémones 11-13 1219 Châtelaine, Switzerland
Internship opportunities Yes, see the UNDP website
Headquarters New York, USA International presence 170 countries and territories
Recruitment period Throughout the year Required skills and experience Enrollment in a graduate-level degree programme in a development related field such as economics, public or business administration, or environmental studies
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UN FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION (FAO) Recruitment period Applicants should apply directly to vacancies listed on FAO’s vacancies page of the employment website http://www.fao.org Contact Silvano Sofia, Tel. +41 22 917 27 70 Address Viale delle Terme di Caracalla, 00153 Rome, Italy Headquarters Rome, Italy International presence In more than 130 countries worldwide Sector Food security, agriculture, humanitarian issues, forestry, agronomy Number of employees Geneva: ~10 | Worldwide: ~3,000
Internship opportunities Master degree in a field relevant to the work of FAO Applicants can be currently enrolled in a graduate programme Fluency in English and in the working language of the office of assignment Required skills and experience Each vacancy specifies the minimum essential requirements Training programme The FAO Junior Professional Programme (JPP) provides young professionals under the age of 32 an opportunity to gain valuable, onthe-job experience with FAO. Under this programme, each Junior Professional will also be assigned a mentor, a senior staff member who will provide guidance and informal feedback throughout their assignment
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UN OFFICE AT GENEVA (UNOG) www.unog.ch www.unog.ch/news Contact Alessandra Vellucci, Chief Press and External Relations Section: United Nations Information Service (UNIS)
Internship opportunities Yes. Students must be enrolled in a degree programme in a graduate school Recruitment period All year round Required skills and experience Varies from one post to another
Address Palais des Nations, 1211 Geneva 10, Switzerland Headquarters New York, USA International presence Worldwide Sector International Organisation Number of employees Geneva: 1,550
Training programme Each year, as part of the educational outreach programmes undertaken by the UN, the Information Service at Geneva organises a Graduate Study Programme. This seminar is an opportunity to deepen participants’ understanding of the principles, purposes and activities of the United Nations and its related agencies
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UN POPULATION FUND (UNFPA)
Number of employees Switzerland: 9 Worldwide: 1,956 www.unfpa.org Contact Laura Gehrke, External Relations Officer Address Ch. des Anémones 11,1219 Châtelaine, Switzerland Headquarters New York, USA International presence 112 Countries Sector Population and development Sexual and reproductive health Gender equality and women’s empowerment
Internship opportunities Yes Required skills and experience Expressed interest in the field of development Undergraduate degree or enrolment in a social science or development studies programme Written and spoken proficiency in English. Fluency in French is strongly desirable Ability to adapt to new environments and to establish and maintain good working relations in a multicultural team and with a wide range of partners Training programme Junior Professional Officer (JPO)
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WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO)
www.who.int/employment Contact Cornelia Griss Address Av. Appia 20, 1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland Headquarters Geneva, Switzerland International presence Global Sector Public Health Number of employees Switzerland: ~ 2,060 Worldwide: ~ 7,850
Internship opportunities WHO’s Internship Programme provides a wide range of opportunities for students to gain insight into the work of WHO. Every year a limited number of places for internships are available at WHO Headquarters. WHO’s Regional Offices and some Country Offices also accept interns Recruitment period Applicants should apply directly to vacancy notices listed on our vacancies page of the employment website Required skills and experience Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate programme both at the time of application and during the internship Possess a first degree in a public health, medical or social field related to the technical work of WHO Fluent in the working language of the office of assignment Training programme WHO does not offer a trainee programme but it participates in the Junior Professional Officer Programme of the UN More information can be found on http://jposc.org/
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EXECUTIVE EDUCATION FLEXIBLE DEGREE-GRANTING PROGRAMMES Enhance your professional profile or change your career path Executive Masters
Executive Certificates
June 2012 – February 2013 | Deadline for applications: 30 April 2012
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NEW INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC RELATIONS Integral part of Thunderbird Executive MBA in Global Management
August 2012 – January 2013 | Deadline for applications: 31 March 2012
September 2012 – May 2014 | Deadline for applications: 30 June 2012
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Z/YEN GROUP LIMITED
www.zyen.com Contact Chiara von Gunten, Chiara_vongunten@zyen.com Address Rue de-Beaumont 8, 1206 Geneva, Switzerland Headquarters London, United Kingdom International presence Switzerland, United Kingdom Sector Consulting, think-tank Number of employees Switzerland: in creation United Kingdom: 24
Internship opportunities Yes, summer or research internships (normally expenses covered) Recruitment period All year round Required skills and experience Project management and/or research Fluency in English required Programming or quantitative skills an asset Remarks We would welcome and support PhD and Masters students from the Graduate Institute who wish to conduct research in areas or on projects that we are managing (such as Long Finance or the London Accord) or using technology and prediction engines that we have developed
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OUR CAREER SERVICES
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The Graduate Institute will help you lay the foundations of your professional future throughout the course of your studies in Geneva. Through its Career Services it will offer you access to its important network of public and private sector employers in Switzerland and abroad. We can help you…
Get ready for your career The Career Services is committed to helping you identify career options and guiding you in your choices through personalised career counselling to: Define your professional goals Better understand your interests and skills Explore career paths and opportunities Prepare for job searches and applications Practice employment interviews Re-orient your career
Market your knowledge and skills In partnership with employers, Career Services holds different types of professional events in order to assist students prepare for their job searches and to smooth their transition from student to professional life such as: Workshops on CV writing and interview techniques Thematic presentations Employer presentations on campus Recruitment days Networking events
Find jobs and internships
Make connexions
Once a week we send a summary of the latest internship and employment opportunities to all students and recent graduates. These offers are also posted on our website (secure pages) and separated into the following categories: Internships Part-time jobs allowing students to finance their studies while gaining a possible foothold in the organisation Early career jobs after graduation Jobs needing professional experience of three years or more
At our careers forum, Connexion, which takes place every year in March, we bring together some 100 prospective employers on campus over three days to meet students and recent graduates. This is a great opportunity for participants to: Market themselves to companies, international and non-governmental organisations Discover a wide range of career options Meet recruiters and make valuable contacts
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