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COCA-COLA HBC INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP TRAINEE PROGRAMME 2026.

LOCATION: Switzerland

The International Leadership Trainee Program is designed for ambitious talents at the start of their careers. It fast-tracks your international journey and prepares you to become a leader of tomorrow. The next program kicks off in April 2026

ELIGIBILITY:

You have up to 3 years of experience after graduation—maybe in management, economics, finance, engineering, or a related field (but your background doesn’t have to fit a box).

You already show a spark for leadership—whether through student organizations, NGOs, sports, start-ups, or other initiatives where you took the lead. 

Send in your application if you:

Want to gain experience in a high-performance environment (e.g. sales, digital commerce, commercial finance, logistics)

Are determined, curious and self-driven​

Thrive on variety, collaboration, and challenging assignments

Value diversity and are open to different people and perspectives​​

Are ambitious to lead change, projects and people​​

Are open to relocating internationally to accelerate your career

Have 1-3 years of work experience in any business-related area​

Hold a university degree or are in your final year and ready to commit full-time (40 hours/week)

Are fluent in English​​

You have a conversational level of local language for the country you want to apply to

Are legally eligible to work in the country for which you apply​

Bring international exposure—through work, study, or living abroad (an advantage)

BENEFIT:

International rounded experience: They work with nearly 100 brands and operate in 29 markets. You will handle international projects with a culturally diverse team.

Growth in a commercially driven company: At Coca-Cola HBC, they all sell or help sell. That’s why the program opens doors to build a career in Sales, Finance, Analytics, Supply Chain, and other key functions, starting with hands-on experience directly in the market. 

Senior Leadership Mentorship: You will work closely with a mentor from their top 300 leaders. You will also be assigned a buddy from the local operations.

Complex learning experience: Peer-to-peer and on-the-job learning, mentoring, and formal training. We offer a mix of theory and practice in a real work environment.

Culturally Diverse Environment: Collaborate with team members from multiple countries to gain invaluable insights and broaden your perspective through diverse viewpoints.

Hands-on experience: Daily regular tasks, exciting international projects, visits to the market, presentations, and meetings—these are just a few of your future tasks.

Travel and work across Europe Travel for assignments and learning opportunities. Seize the chance for relocation to enhance both your professional and personal growth.

Leadership Certificate: They teamed up with the prestigious Hult International Business School and combined their academic rigor with our cutting-edge practical approach.

Competitive pay: This paid role requires your full-time commitment. Even if it is an entry-level position, we do provide a competitive package of salary and benefits.

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UN OHCHR MINORITIES FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM 2026

Application Deadline: 31 January 2026, at 23:59 (Geneva time)

LOCATION: Switzerland

Launched in 2005, the Minorities Fellowship Programme (MFP) is OHCHR’s most comprehensive training programme for human rights defenders from national, ethnic, religious, and linguistic minority groups.

By the end of the programme, fellows will gain a general understanding of the United Nations system, international human rights instruments, and mechanisms, with a particular focus on minority rights.

The MFP also serves as an opportunity for human rights activists to broaden their network by building strategic partnerships with activists from around the world, the United Nations, and relevant Geneva-based NGOs.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants must belong to a national, ethnic, linguistic, or religious minority group. Applicants not belonging to minority groups will not be considered, even if they have close ties with minority communities or organizations.

Note: Indigenous applicants should apply to the Indigenous Fellowship Programme, which has a separate application process.

Formal education is not a prerequisite, provided relevant experience is demonstrated. Applicants must have the ability, willingness, and opportunity to train others in their community or organization upon returning. They must also have a good working knowledge of the language in which the programme is conducted.

Candidates should be proposed and supported by their organization or community.

Ideally, the sponsoring organization:

Has a firm constituency or membership within the minority group.

Represents minority issues.

Undertakes work related to minority issues.

It is composed of persons belonging to minorities.

The goal of the MFP is to equip minority individuals with knowledge and skills in international human rights to help their communities protect and promote human and minority rights. Candidates should return to their NGO or community to work in this field.

Application forms are available in English, Russian, and Arabic. Both parts I and II of the form must be completed and accompanied by an official recommendation letter from the nominating organization or community. Only fully completed applications will be considered.

The deadline for applications is 31 January 2026, at 23:59 (Geneva time). We encourage you to submit your application well before the deadline. Applications must include a recommendation letter, uploaded directly onto the online form.

BENEFIT:

The programme is offered in three languages: English, Russian, and Arabic, and takes place in Geneva, Switzerland. Fellows are entitled to:

A return economy class ticket from their country of residence to Geneva.

Basic health insurance for the duration of the programme.

A stipend to cover modest accommodation and living expenses.

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