Audiovisual Technician – Conferences 100% - Permanent Contract

About the job

At the heart of international Geneva, the International Conference Centre, Geneva (CICG) and the Varembé Conference Centre (CCV) host major events bringing together international organisations, institutions, public partners and actors of multilateral dialogue. Managed by FIPOI, these venues are true platforms for meetings, exchanges and outreach for Geneva.

To strengthen our technical team and support the development of our activities, we are looking for:

An Audiovisual Technician – Conferences 100% - Permanent Contract

Your mission

Reporting to the Conference Service and integrated into an experienced and committed audiovisual team, you contribute to the preparation, operation and reliability of the technical installations of our conference centres.

Your objective: to ensure, together with the entire team, a smooth and high-quality audiovisual experience for our clients, partners, service providers and visitors.

Beyond technical expertise, we value the way we work together: mutual support, communication, availability and good humour are part of everyday life, even during busy periods.

Your main responsibilities

In this role, you will notably be required to:

• Prepare, configure and supervise the control rooms, rooms and audiovisual equipment of the CICG and CCV (audio, video, simultaneous interpretation systems, audiovisual networks);

• Ensure monitoring, control and preventive and corrective maintenance of equipment, and participate in diagnosing and resolving technical incidents with the team and relevant partners;

• Respond to the technical needs of clients, suppliers, service providers and visitors with responsiveness and a service-oriented approach, and occasionally operate the installations during conferences and events, either in the control room or in the room;

• Propose improvements and contribute to the evolution of our equipment, working methods and quality standards; participate in the technical and administrative follow-up of the service.

Your profile

• Training in audio, video or audiovisual professions, complemented by around 5 years or more of experience in an audiovisual role, ideally in events, conferences or a demanding technical environment;

• Strong knowledge of audio, video, lighting, IT and audiovisual signal processing; proficiency with office tools; capturing, filming and post-production: a plus;

• Knowledge of simultaneous interpretation systems (mastery of Televic solutions is an asset) and good knowledge of audiovisual networks, notably DANTE, as well as AV over IP environments. Very good command of French and good command of English, including technical vocabulary;

• Reliable, responsible and autonomous personality, solution- and service-oriented, with rigour, responsiveness and ability to manage priorities in demanding situations. True team spirit (mutual support, communication, constructive attitude), curiosity and willingness to learn continuously;

• Flexibility and availability to support activity needs, including occasional evening, weekend or public holiday hours; knowledge of the international environment: an asset.

Why join us?

Joining FIPOI means becoming part of a Foundation serving international Geneva, carrying a public interest mission and active in a multicultural, demanding and stimulating environment.

You will join a human-sized organisation of about 70 employees, where service quality, collaboration and continuous improvement are essential.

We offer you a varied technical position at the heart of international events and conferences, professional audiovisual installations, an experienced, supportive and committed team where mutual support and good humour have a real place, large-scale projects serving international organisations, active support for continuing education, as well as quality social benefits and a working environment recognised by the Great Place to Work® approach.

Application

We look forward to receiving your application (CV and cover letter) via the JobUp platform.

Application deadline: 16 October 2026.