Witness Support Intern
Quick answer
The Syria International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism is seeking a remote Witness Support Intern in Geneva, Switzerland to conduct research on psychosocial support best practices and assist with translation tasks. The internship is unpaid and full-time.
- Role
- Witness Support Intern
- Organization
- Syria International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism
- Location
- Geneva, Switzerland (Remote with possibility of other work modalities)
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The position of Witness Support Intern is located in the Operational Support Section (OSS) of the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism to Assist in the Investigation and Prosecution of Persons Responsible for the Most Serious Crimes under International Law Committed in the Syrian Arab Republic since March 2011 (IIIM), located in Geneva, Switzerland.
What you'll do
- Conducting research on best practices of psychosocial support to witnesses
- Reviewing and updating the Cultural Expressions of Distress Guide
- Supporting the translation of the psychosocial evaluation toolkit into Arabic language
- Drafting meeting minutes
What it takes
- Enrolled in or have completed a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher)
- Enrolled in or have completed the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent)
- Degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Forensic Psychology or related field
- Good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams
- Ability to design surveys and polls is desirable
- A demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the internship located?
The internship can be conducted remotely, but may include in-person or hybrid work modalities as discussed with the successful candidate.
What is the compensation for this internship?
This internship is unpaid and full-time (40 hours per week).
What are the key qualifications required?
Applicants must be enrolled in or have completed a degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Forensic Psychology or related field.
How do I apply for this internship?
Interested candidates should submit two letters of recommendation, copies of university transcripts, a sample of written work, and a cover letter setting out motivation and dates of availability.
How to apply
Apply directly on Syria International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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