The CyberPeace Institute is a Geneva based organisation protecting the most vulnerable in cyberspace. Independent and neutral, the Institute investigates and analyses the human impact of systemic cyber threats, delivers free cybersecurity assistance, tracks the enforcement of international laws and norms and forecasts threats to cyberpeace.
Your Mission
We are looking for undergraduate and/or graduate students to support our Finance & Administration Officer in her day-to-day tasks. The internship should be an integral part of your studies. It is designed to give you the opportunity to apply and develop your skills in your area of interest and in this case, gain initial experience in accounting within an NGO.
We are looking for creative, proactive, and hands-on avid learners. We are an innovative team where ideas are always welcome.
Your Responsibilities
You will provide accounting support, including:
- Record financial transactions in Winbiz, including invoices, expenses, and payments
- Issue invoices
- Review employee expenses and make reimbursements
- Track expenses and evaluating budgets
- Participate in annual audit
- Aid with financial reporting, in the form of the preparation of financial reports
- Participate in budgeting process
- Prepare ad hoc reports based on financial data
- Various administrative tasks, such as answering phone calls, responding to emails, and ensuring that all documentation is organized and collated.
Your Experience, Skills and Attributes
- University student in Accounting or alike
- Fluency in English, spoken and written (French is an asset)
- Strong knowledge in using MS Office especially Excel
- Proactive, responsible and eager to take on diverse tasks
- Meticulous attention to detail for accurate financial processes
- Comfortable with multitasking, autonomy, and meeting deadlines
- Effective communication of financial information
- Good team player who collaborates effectively and contributes to a positive team dynamic
- Commitment to work in NGOs – not for profit sector
Additional Information
- Mandatory: tripartite internship convention/agreement between the student, the University and our Institute
- Duration: 3-6 months (or more) depending on your course’s requirements
- Working rate: full-time at 32 hours per week (Mondays to Thursdays), or part-time
- Starting date: anytime
- Location: Geneva and/or remote (depending on current legislation)
Equal Opportunity
The CyberPeace Institute is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
When applying
- Please submit your application through the dedicated portal.
- Please provide the following:
- A CV (2 pages max), in a pdf format.
- A cover letter (one page max) describing your motivation, in a pdf format.
Please read carefully:
We will only consider applications that comply with all the required enclosures and deadline submission. As much as we would like to respond to all applicants, we can only guarantee responding to candidates selected for the interview process. Thank you for your understanding.
We look forward to receiving your application and thank you for your interest in the CyberPeace Institute.