Engagement & Communications Intern (100%)

About the job

The Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) is a world-leading institute in global health with a particular focus on low- and middle-income countries. Associated with the University of Basel, Swiss TPH combines research, education and services at the local, national and international level. Around 1,000 staff and students from 96 nations work at Swiss TPH focusing on climate change, environment and health, infectious and non-communicable diseases, societal and cultural context and health systems and policies.

We are looking for a committed, organized and creative Engagement & Communications Intern to join our team for a 10-month, full-time internship starting in August 2026.

 Engagement & Communications Intern (100%)

As part of our Engagement & Communications team, you will gain hands-on experience across the full range of internal and external communications activities at Swiss TPH. From content creation and visual design to event support, you will play an active role in how the institute communicates across channels and formats to diverse audiences. This is a unique opportunity to build your skills in a dynamic, international environment and contribute to strengthening the visibility and impact of a leading global health institute.

YOUR VARIOUS RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Content creation: You will contribute to content for Swiss TPH’s website, social media channels, Intranet and print materials in both English and German. This includes drafting and editing a wide range of formats — from social media posts and news articles to event announcements, internal communications and more.
• Stakeholder engagement: You will support engagement activities with a range of external stakeholders, including partners, donors, academic institutions and visiting delegations. This includes coordinating logistics, preparing materials.
• Visual and multimedia content: You will create visual materials such as infographics, short videos and social media graphics using tools like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Event communications and coordination: You will support the organization and communication of events such as symposia. This includes assisting with logistics and creating content for our digital channels.
• General communications support: You will contribute to a variety of day-to-day communications activities as part of a collaborative, cross-functional team.

YOU SHOULD HAVE THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS IN:

• You are currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in communications, journalism, public/global health, media or a related field
• You have a demonstrated interest in communications, public relations or event management
• You have strong writing and editing skills in both English and German
• You are digitally savvy, with a good grasp of social media platforms and an interest in visual and multimedia content
• You are organized and able to prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment
• You bring creativity and attention to detail to your work – whether generating ideas, designing visuals, or finding the right tone for different audiences.
• You are a team player who enjoys collaboration and brings initiative and curiosity to your work
• Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, video editing or CMS tools is an asset.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• A hands-on internship as part of a dynamic and collaborative communications team
• A great opportunity to gain insight into the full spectrum of communication activities at a leading global health institute
• The opportunity to build your communication skills across a variety of formats and channels
• An international, interdisciplinary work environment with colleagues from around the world
• A modern workplace on the BaseLink site in Allschwil, with its own canteen and close ties to our research and education community

JOB CONDITIONS:

• Start date: August 2026
• Location: Basel, Switzerland
• Duration: 10 months contract
• Percentage: 100%
• Travel required? No
• Internal job title: Trainee

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your application online with:

• Motivation letter (1 page max)
• CV
• 1-2 references

Swiss TPH is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and respects differences across gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background. We believe that diversity strengthens our work, and we are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all.

Please note that we can only accept applications via our online recruiting tool . As long as the position is online on our company website, we are open to new applications. Applications via e-mail or external recruiter/agency will not be considered.

Join us in improving people’s health and well-being worldwide – we look forward to receiving your application.

CONTACT:

Danielle Powell, Deputy Head of Communications