Intern Support for Victims of Human Trafficking (70 - 80%)

FIZ is an independent, denominationally neutral non-governmental organization with around 40 employees. It advocates for the protection and rights of migrants affected by violence and exploitation. For this purpose, it operates the counseling center for migrant women and the specialized victim protection program for victims of human trafficking. Furthermore, FIZ trains professionals and interested circles on the backgrounds of human trafficking and female migration. Additionally, it performs political work at the municipal, national, and international levels. Our work is feminist and anti-racist. We live these values as an employer and in our interaction within the team.

As of February 2027 or by arrangement, we are looking for an

Intern Support for Victims of Human Trafficking (70 - 80%) ##

Your tasks are ###

• Practical and administrative support and accompaniment of the residents in the protected shelters.
• Support of measures and offers to assist residents in managing daily life; shaping group dynamics.
• Support in crisis interventions.
• Support and independent organization of a daily structure for the residents.
• Coordination and/or execution of accompaniment assignments.
• Assumption of evening/night shifts and telephone on-call duty for all stationary cases.

You bring ###

• You are in or entering training in a social field. The advertisement is explicitly also aimed at persons with a field of study in Sociocultural Animation.
• You have gathered initial professional experience in the social sector; initial professional experience in practical work with people affected by violence and traumatized is an advantage.
• Minimum age 25 years, however, significantly more life experience is of great advantage.
• You possess high social competence and self-reflection, flexibility, personal responsibility, ability to handle crises and uncertainties, resilience, and teamwork skills.
• You speak fluent German and English (oral and written); any other language is an advantage.
• You are available for at least six months. Persons in a second internship will be preferred.
• Applicants with their own migration experience will be preferred.
• Feminist and migration policy engagement

Tasks and duties ###

• Willingness to work independently and assume responsibility.
• Initiative for learning goals and learning processes.
• Active participation in team meetings, supervisions, and team days.

We offer ###

• A challenging, varied activity in a lively NGO
• An entry annual salary at 100% CHF 29-000.-
• Above-average social benefits
• 40-hour week, 6 weeks vacation, from the age of 50 years 7 weeks

We know that job postings can often be daunting, especially for people with experiences of discrimination. We expressly encourage you to apply, even if you do not "bring everything" with you. Your perspective is an enrichment. The motivation to make a difference together with FIZ, your passion for our topics, and the interest in the described tasks play a major role. We promote equal opportunity and diversity and we welcome applications from people with disabilities. If you require special support in the application process or in everyday work, please feel free to contact us. We also especially welcome applications from BIPOC FINTA* persons with migration experience.

Please send your complete application documents without photo by 31.10.2026 to bewerbung@fiz-info.ch .

FIZ - Hohlstrasse 511 - 8048 Zürich - 044 436 90 00 - www.fiz-info.ch