Description de poste
Olympic Values Advancement Trainee 1
Date de début de publication:  30/10/2026
Entité:  Fondation Olympique pour la Culture et le Patrimoine 
Department: Olympic Foundation for Culture and Heritage
Location: Lausanne, Switzerland
Contract Type: Internship (12 months)
Activity Level: 100%
Deadline to apply: TBC
 
 
The International Olympic Committee is the guardian of the Olympic Games and the leader of the Olympic Movement.
A truly global organisation, it acts as a catalyst for collaboration between all Olympic stakeholders, including the athletes, the National Olympic Committees, the International Federations, Organising Committees for the Olympic Games, the Worldwide Olympic Partners and Olympic broadcast partners. It also collaborates with public and private authorities including the United Nations and other international organisations.
 

About the role

 

As the Olympic Values Advancement (OVA) Trainee, you will support the implementation of initiatives promoting Olympic values across Olympic Foundation for Culture and Heritage programmes and in collaboration with IOC departments and external partners.
You will also contribute to the development of the Olympic Values Education Programme by participating in the creation, contextualisation and dissemination of educational content. Through this role, you will gain experience in international projects, educational content development and stakeholder engagement.
 

Your responsibilities

 

Content and Resource Development
 
  • Contribute to the creation of educational materials for Olympic Foundation for Culture and Heritage projects, Olympic Movement stakeholders, including 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.
  • 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.

 

Programme Support
 
  • 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.
  • Document project outcomes and lessons learned to support institutional knowledge-sharing.

 

Event and Training Support
 
  • Provide logistical and communication support for OVA and OVEP Train-the-Trainer workshops, webinars and events.
  • Prepare participant lists, materials and follow-up documentation.
  • Support the development of slide decks, facilitator notes and learning aids.

 

Communication and Advocacy
 
  • 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.
  • Collect visuals, testimonials and quotes from partners for internal and external communication.

 

Our requirements

 

  • 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.

 

 

 

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