Federations & Governing Bodies
Olympic Values Advancement Trainee 1
Entry Level
Lausanne, Switzerland
in office
Internship
Education, Outreach & ImpactAcademic Programme DesignYouth Programmes & ParticipationSport for Development Delivery
Job description
About the Role
The Olympic Values Advancement (OVA) Trainee supports the implementation of initiatives that promote Olympic values across Olympic Foundation for Culture and Heritage programmes, working in collaboration with IOC departments and external partners. The role contributes to the development of the Olympic Values Education Programme by participating in the creation, contextualisation and dissemination of educational content. The trainee gains experience in international projects, educational content development and stakeholder engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to the creation of educational materials for Olympic Foundation for Culture and Heritage projects, Olympic Movement stakeholders such as National Olympic Committees, Organising Committees for the Olympic Games and athletes, and Olympic values implementation partners.
- Support the dissemination of content through digital and communication channels, and compile feedback and statistics on existing materials to inform regular updates and improvements.
- Source photos, videos, graphics and other content for productions and events as required by the team.
- Contribute to the planning, coordination and delivery of Olympic Values Advancement initiatives and Olympic Values Education Programme projects.
- Conduct background research on Olympic education, youth engagement and values-based learning initiatives.
- Maintain and update the educational activities tracker and provide regular progress reports.
- Support the organisation of meetings, including logistics, preparation of materials and drafting of meeting minutes, and document project outcomes and lessons learned to support institutional knowledge-sharing.
- Provide logistical and communication support for OVA and OVEP Train-the-Trainer workshops, webinars and events.
- Prepare participant lists, materials and follow-up documentation, and support the development of slide decks, facilitator notes and learning aids.
- Draft short articles, social media posts and web updates highlighting OVA and OVEP initiatives, contribute to the production of communication assets showcasing impact stories and key achievements, and collect visuals, testimonials and quotes from partners for internal and external communication.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- University degree or equivalent in education.
- English or French mother tongue, with an excellent command of the other language.
- Knowledge of educational content design and development.
- Confidence using digital tools and communication channels.
- Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
- Proactive and independent approach, combined with the ability to collaborate effectively across different teams.
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities.
- Positive, open-minded and adaptable approach.
- Ability to work efficiently in a constantly evolving environment.
- Diligence, discretion and strong professional ethics.
Workplace
- 100% activity level
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