Internship in HR Project Management at the Real Estate Department - 80% to 100%

About the job

Company Description

With more than 13,000 employees representing 160 professions, the University Hospitals of Geneva are a nationally and internationally recognised institution. To learn more about our organisation, take a few minutes to discover the highlights of the year 2025 by clicking  here .

The Real Estate Department is responsible for renovating and constructing real estate infrastructure, managing, maintaining, servicing and enhancing the existing property portfolio, being an active player in the ecological transition of the real estate assets, and cultivating operational excellence. In this capacity, it defines the real estate strategy of the HUG, leads the implementation of the 2022-2040 Hospital Master Plan, and ensures the management and coordination of major real estate projects.

More than 230 professionals carry out their duties daily with a constant concern for quality, a strong sense of service, and a firm commitment to environmental responsibility.

Job Description

As part of the deployment of its strategy, the Real Estate Department is seeking an intern in project management to contribute to the implementation of the target organisation, particularly regarding Human Resources and communication aspects. This position involves two main tasks:

During your internship, you will support projects with a focus on planning, project document management, and database creation.

Then, in close collaboration with the HR project manager, you will participate in the complete creation of a skills matrix for the Real Estate Department.

This work notably involves identifying, categorising, and formalising the key skills expected within the various professions of the Department, then building a structured tool to provide a clear and operational overview of the existing skills, to support strategic decisions (workload management, project prioritisation, team organisation, etc.).

This task is part of a broader HR transformation project aimed at enhancing the clarity, coherence, and efficiency of the organisation.

You will work within a cross-functional and versatile team and participate daily in project management. In addition to these tasks, you will contribute to strategic reflections related to the reorganisation of the Real Estate Department, thus supporting ongoing transformation efforts.

Qualifications

You are nearing the end of your Master’s degree and are pursuing training in public management with a project management component, or in social and human sciences, and wish to complete a mandatory internship as part of your degree requirements.

You are an organised person with good interpersonal skills, able to work independently and as part of a team, developing harmonious relationships with your contacts. You demonstrate diplomacy and confidentiality.

You act methodically and show listening skills, curiosity, and communication abilities (oral and written in French).

You have an interest in topics related to organisation and the real estate sector in a hospital context, as well as an interest in project planning. You have good writing skills and are comfortable with office and collaborative tools.

Additional Information

• Start date: 01.08.2026
• Number of positions: 1
• Activity rate: 80% to 100%
• Contract: Internship contract subject to agreement
• Application deadline: 15.06.2026
• Contact for information: Ms F. Gicquel Clerc, HR Project Manager, Fantine.gicquel@hug.ch  

Your application must include a letter demonstrating your motivation, your curriculum vitae, copies of diplomas and certificates required for the position, and the last two work certificates.

This announcement is addressed equally to women and men.

Only applications submitted via the recruitment platform will be considered. Paper and email applications will not be processed.