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International Social Service (ISS)

  • Type: INGO
  • Field: Social Security
  • Region: Europe
  • Location: Geneva, Switzerland
  • Internship Title: International Intern
  • Duration: 6 months
  • Number of Interns: 1-2
  • Special Requirement: Prefer Master or Senior student
  • Application Status: Available
  • Remote Internship: Acceptable
The International Social Service (ISS) is an international NGO founded in 1924; today a network of national entities and a General Secretariat that assist children and families confronted with complex social problems as a result of migration.

Thanks to its presence in more than 120 countries, ISS is a global actor promoting child protection and welfare.

In addition to its work on the ground, ISS undertakes training projects, awareness raising and advocacy work in an effort to better respect children’s rights.

ISS support and helps approximately 75,000 families in the world each year.

ISS Vision
ISS strives to protect, defend, and support children, families, and individuals separated as a consequence of cross border migration.

ISS aims to ensure that respect for human rights is accorded to every individual, especially to children.

ISS Mission
ISS is an international federation of interconnected NGOs and partners that works towards re-establishing links within a family separated by borders. The ISS network strives to find solutions that enhance the protection of children in vulnerable situations. Our key priorities are to protect the best interest of the child above all other considerations and to provide socio-legal counsel and psychological support.

In the area of child protection and rights; advocacy, policy development, research, training and capacity building are among our main focus areas.    

ISS Working values
● ISS promotes and protects the rights of children, families and individuals according to human rights conventions, including the United Nations (UN) Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). Inherent to this approach ISS is prioritising the best interests of the child by notably using a participative approach.
● As ISS celebrates diversity, it continually strives for respecting and promoting the understanding and acceptance of all cultures worldwide.
● The principles of neutrality, confidentiality, independence, transparency and impartiality are at the heart of ISS work.
● ISS has a shared commitment to families, children and individuals that unites its global network.
Internship Tasks:
● The interns will need to contact corporations and foundations to seek fundraising, sponsorship, and philanthropic funds to secure resources for ISS projects and programs.
● English fluency in Digital and social media communications with ability to design logos, pictures, NGO designs etc.

Requirements:
● Bachelor’s degree (completed/ongoing)
● Strong interpersonal and English communicative skills
● Have the background or experience of social service
● Prefer students who have experience in digital and social media communications with the ability to design logos, pictures, NGO designs etc.
● Proficiency in MS software(eg. Word, Excel, Power point)
2018-05-14 | Valletta, Malta – International Council Meeting
2016-04-04 | Melbourne, VIC Australia – International Council Meeting
2014-05-19 | Cascais, Portugal – International Council Meeting
2012-05-23 | Banff, AB Canada – International Council Meeting
2009 | Cape Town, South Africa – International Council Meeting
2006-05-23 | Hong Kong, Hong Kong – International council meeting
2006 | Hong Kong, Hong Kong – International Council Meeting
2003-05-28 | Athens, Greece – International council meeting
2000-05 | Geneva, Switzerland – International council meetin
1997-10-29 | London, UK – International council meeting
1994-04-25 | Geneva, Switzerland – International council meeting
1991-10 | Berlin, Germany – Extraordinary international council meeting
1990-04-24 | Hong Kong, Hong Kong – International council meeting
1990 | Hong Kong, Hong Kong – International Council Meeting
1986-10 | Geneva, Switzerland – International council meeting
Relations with Inter-Governmental Organizations
Observer to: B-XB1112 – International Organization for Migration (IOM). Accredited by: E-XE7552 – United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV). Partner of: E-XE3016 – UNHCR. Cooperation agreement with: F-XE1006 – The Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH); E-XE1054 – Inter-American Children’s Institute (IACI); B-XB3383 – UNESCO. Associated with Department of Global Communications of the United Nations.

Relations with Non-Governmental Organizations
Member of: F-XM5573 – Global Partnership to End Violence Against Children (End Violence Against Children); E-XE9969 – Alliance of NGOs on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice; E-XE1429 – Child Rights Connect; F-XF4594 – Child Rights International Network (CRIN); G-XJ5293 – Children and Families Across Borders (CFAB) serves as UK branch; E-XE0409 – Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations (CONGO); E-XE0956 – Fédération des Institutions Internationales établies à Genève (FIIG); A-XA1771 – International Council on Social Welfare (ICSW); E-XE2973 – Non-Governmental Organizations Committee on UNICEF. Working relations with: C-XC1451 – International Catholic Child Bureau; F-XF1623 – International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC); B-XB2907 – International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies; B-XD1718 – International Foster Care Organization (IFCO).

Members

National members in 26 countries and territories:
(Member Countries & Regions)
Albania, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Switzerland, Germany, Spain, France, UK, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Lebanon, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Turkey, USA, Venezuela, South Africa

National Partners in 90 countries and territories:
(Member Countries & Regions)
United Arab Emirates, Anguilla, Albania, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Barbados, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Bulgaria, Benin, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Botswana, Belarus, Belize, Congo Brazzaville, Côte d’Ivoire, Chile, Cameroon, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Curaçao, Cyprus, Czech Rep, Germany, Dominican Rep, Algeria, Estonia, Egypt, Finland, France, Gabon, Ghana, Gambia, Guinea, Guatemala, Guyana, Croatia, Hungary, Indonesia, India, Jordan, Cambodia, St Kitts-Nevis, Korea Rep, Cayman Is, St Lucia, Sri Lanka, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Morocco, Monaco, Moldova, Mauritania, Malta, Malaysia, Namibia, Norway, Papua New Guinea, Pakistan, Puerto Rico, Palestine, Paraguay, Romania, Serbia, Russia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovenia, Senegal, El Salvador, Syrian AR, Togo, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Trinidad-Tobago, Tanzania UR, Ukraine, Uruguay, St Vincent-Grenadines, Vietnam, Kosovo, Zambia, Antigua, North Macedonia