Communication Internship

Terre des hommes - Lausanne is seeing a qualified Communication Intern based in Beirut.

 

General Responsibilities (Overall purpose)

· Support the compilation of success stories, testimonies and activity highlights for projects ending in 2026, based on project documents, field visits (observations, interviews), inputs from project manag-er and field staff.

· Assist in reflecting Tdh interventions through clear and accurate communication materials aligned with project communication and visibility plans.

· Update simple communication products, including factsheets, one-pagers, flyers, presentations and briefs, using Tdh standard templates and branding guidance.

· Draft short social media captions on Tdh activities for review and validation.

· Liaise with programme teams to collect basic information, quotes, photos and consented documen-tation for communication products.

· Assist with basic editing, proofreading, layout support and organisation of photos, videos and com-munication/reporting files in the central digital library.

· Maintain a simple tracker of communication products developed, updated or pending review.

 

The intern must comply with Tdh policies and procedures, including safeguarding, child protection, data pro-tection, confidentiality and ethical communication standards. The intern must apply the best interests of children and people principle before drafting, producing or sharing communication material, ensure appropri-ate written consent from guardians and children when required, and report any safeguarding concern or pos-sible breach through the appropriate Tdh channels.

 

Competencies

• University student, recent graduate or bachelor’s degree holder in communication, journalism, broadcasting, social sciences, humanities, graphic design or a related field.

• Previous internship, volunteer or entry-level experience in communications, media, NGOs or com-munity work is an asset.

• Very good writing and editing skills in English and Arabic

• Ability to write clearly, adapt messages for different audiences and communicate respectfully with colleagues and community members.

• Basic ability to take good-quality photographs; familiarity with Canva, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustra-tor or Premiere is an asset.

• Good organisational skills, including time management, prioritisation, meeting deadlines, multitask-ing and working under pressure.

• Cross-cultural awareness, tolerance, flexibility, adaptability, emotional maturity and commitment to ethical communication and safeguarding.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.

 

Requirements for the position

Education / Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in communication/journalism/broadcasting/social sciences and humanities or relevant field of study.

Experience

Languages: Proficiency in Arabic and English

IT Knowledges

Objectives for the 3-month period to be agreed with the supervisor.

 

Tdh Global Code of Conduct and Risk Management Policies:

Fully complies with Tdh’s Global Code of Conduct and systematically reports any breach to the Code through the whistleblowing procedure: raises awareness within the Foundation on abuse and violence and the rights deriving therefrom, respecting the rights and dignity of children, members of the communities and our own Staff

Commits to respecting Risk Management Policies including: Safeguarding Policies (Child Safeguarding Policy, Policy on the Protection against Sexual Exploitation and the Directive on Staff Misconduct at the Workplace), Safety and Security Policy and Anti-Fraud/Corruption and Prevention of the Financing of Criminal Activities Policies

Commits to reducing the risk of abuse and harm by developing a culture of open and informed leadership within the organization and in our work with children and the communities in which we intervene in.

Please refer to the below link to apply for the vacancy:

https://app.zenats.com/en/public_job/h-nGbqZ_fsREHBZ4VyDSMg

Tdh Foundation, Lausanne has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of beneficiaries.  Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct, that enshrines principles of PSEA, always (both during work hours and outside work hours).  Familiarization with, and adherence to, the Code of Conduct is an essential requirement of all staff.

The deadline to apply to the vacancy is on Friday September 25th, 2026. Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The shortlisted candidates will have a Panel interview with the Communication Unit and HR.

Only the applications received through our mentioned link will be taken into consideration.