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Olympic Values Advancement (OVA) Trainee

International Olympic Committee – IOC

Key facts

LocationLausanne, Switzerland
StartNov 2026
Duration52 weeks
Workload100%

What you bring

  • University degree or equivalent, ideally in education, social sciences, international relations, communications, or a related field.
  • Excellent command of English and French, with one of the two languages at mother-tongue level.
  • Good understanding of content design, development, and editing, with an ability to structure, prioritise, and classify information clearly.
  • Advanced PDF editing skills and strong overall digital proficiency is an asset.
  • Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools is an asset.
  • Interest in educational content, youth engagement, and values-based learning.

Your tasks

  • Contribute to the creation and development of educational materials for Olympic Foundation for Culture and Heritage projects, Olympic Movement stakeholders, and Olympic values implementation partners.
  • Support the dissemination of educational 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.
  • Contribute to the planning, coordination, and delivery of OVA initiatives and OVEP projects.
  • Conduct background research on Olympic education, youth engagement, and values-based learning initiatives.

What they offer

  • Work in a flexible and rewarding environment which offers competitive employee benefits and numerous incentives to live a sustainable, healthy, and active life.
  • By joining the IOC, you become part of the Olympic Movement and help to build a better world through sport.
  • You will have the opportunity to work with people of more than 70 nationalities.
  • The role emphasizes inclusion, gender equality, and diversity, embedded in the organisation's DNA.

About the role

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is the guardian of the Olympic Games and the leader of the Olympic Movement. It acts as a catalyst for collaboration between all Olympic stakeholders, including athletes, National Olympic Committees, International Federations, Organising Committees for the Olympic Games, Worldwide Olympic Partners, and Olympic broadcast partners. The IOC also collaborates with public and private authorities, including the United Nations and other international organisations. As an Olympic Values Advancement (OVA) Trainee, you will contribute to advancing Olympic values through education, content, and advocacy.

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