The team at the CTI secretariat is composed of dedicated professionals committed to assisting the seven CTI Core States in their efforts towards universal ratification and effective implementation of the UN Convention against Torture (UNCAT) by 2024.
Through our work, States receive quality support and technical assistance on the ratification and implementation of UNCAT, strengthening the prevention of torture and other ill-treatment at the national level. In promoting the effective implementation of UNCAT, CTI has a strong focus on building fair and effective justice systems and promoting human rights-compliant policing. Our work includes in-depth research on international and regional trends and developments, country-specific analysis and recommendations, one-to-one advice for Governments and relevant State institutions, capacity-building seminars or larger regional events.
Occasionally, CTI offers opportunities for professionals to join its Geneva-based Secretariat. You can view Secretariat and internship positions below.
There are currently no vacancies.
There are currently no vacancies.
There are currently no vacancies.
CTI is grateful to its past and current interns for their important contributions to our work towards the universal ratification and implementation of UNCAT. We are working with academic institutions in Geneva and around the world to offer graduate students the opportunity to learn about our work and develop a range of professional skills through internships. Annually we offer paid as well as “for course credit” internship placements at our Secretariat in Geneva.
As part of the CTI Secretariat team, the CTI Intern will be involved in a range of tasks including:
Through our Internship Programme, CTI Interns will
The internship will involve a mix of substantive and administrative contributions. As we are a small Secretariat, there is a certain amount of administrative work being done by each staff member and while efforts are made to keep this to a minimum, all staff members and interns are expected to contribute fully to the collective work of the Secretariat.
While travel and/or participation in CTI events are not guaranteed, Interns may be asked to join the CTI Secretariat at particular events, subject to need and availability. Our previous interns travelled with us to Denmark, Ghana and Uganda!
CTI interns will have studied/be studying international human rights law, and would ideally be in the final year of a relevant Masters or equivalent postgraduate programme, or undertaking a PhD programme. Fluency in English is required, while working knowledge of another UN language (particularly Arabic, French or Spanish) would be considered favourably. While not a formal requirement, any relevant work or volunteer experience will of course be taken into account in the selection of our Interns. The Intern should in particular have excellent research, analytical and drafting skills, be well-organised and motivated.
CTI Internships are paid or “for course credit” and are generally expected to last for 6 months, with the possibility of extension subject to need and availability. During term time, Internships may be part-time, while during summer months, it is expected that Internships will be full-time.
For Geneva-based Interns, they will need to possess a valid visa allowing period of Internship, or otherwise be a citizen of Switzerland/EU/EEA. The Intern must possess health insurance for the duration of the Internship, and responsible for any taxes and any other liabilities arising from the Internship.
Vacancies will be posted here.
We are open to hosting visiting professors, academics or others who are on sabbatical leave and self-funded, and wishing to pursue research relevant to CTI’s programme of work, or otherwise support CTI’s activities. Visiting professors/academics will have the right to reside / stay in Switzerland for the duration of their stay. Expected period of stay would be between 3-6 months. A small fee may be imposed on visiting professors/academics to cover CTI costs of hosting.
Please check this page at a later stage or get in touch with our Secretariat.
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CTI’s expert team responds confidentially to governments and national institutions, offering one-to-one technical support on a wide range of issues relevant to the implementation of UNCAT – such as police and law enforcement, legislative review and reform, policy drafting, prison reform, complaints, investigations and prosecutions, and redress for victims. We have advised many governments and supported them in taking action on torture prevention, eradication and redress.Â
Contact us at info@cti.international.