MSFCH Associative Intern

Job Description

Tasks and responsibilities

• Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of key associative events and communications – including Field Associative Debates (FADs), the MSFCH General Assembly (GA), and Swiss-based activities – within the framework of the Associative Plan of Action, to foster engagement and timely participation.
• Contribute to the production, editing, and translation of associative content – such as articles, newsletters, GA materials, and updates in French and English – within MSFCH communication platforms and channels, to ensure accessible, consistent, and engaging information-sharing across the association.
• Provide logistical and administrative support – including event coordination, membership management, travel arrangements, hospitality for Mission Associative representatives and room preparation – as part of organizing the MSFCH General Assembly and other key events, to create an inclusive, engaging, and smoothly run environment.
• Maintain and organize documentation and knowledge assets – such as meeting minutes, planning documents, and associative records – and contribute to the development of knowledge management tools and systems in line with MSFCH practices, to support transparency, continuity, and effective governance.
• Collaborate on ad-hoc projects and support tasks – assigned by the MSFCH President or Association & Networking Coordinator – within the evolving needs of the associative team.

Your profile

• Have a tripartite internship agreement
• Be enrolled in a Master’s programme
• English and French: excellent writing and communication skills
• Basic understanding of the humanitarian sector and interest in the work and principles of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF); Familiarity with civil society organisations, particularly membership-based governance (e.g., boards, general assemblies, debates, voting); Awareness of associative dynamics in NGOs is an asset.
• Basic knowledge of event coordination workflows – including planning timelines, logistics checklists, and stakeholder communication; Understanding of content production processes – drafting, editing, translating, publishing.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); SharePoint; Mailchimp (or similar); CMS; Teams; Zoom
• Teamwork and Collaboration; Communication Skills; Planning and Organization; Adaptability and Flexibility; Commitment to MSF Principles; Cultural Sensitivity and Inclusiveness; Initiative and Proactivity; Results Orientation; Information and Knowledge Sharing; Service Orientation; Analytical thinking

How to apply

Candidates are invited to submit their application exclusively through our recruitment platform, following these guidelines:

• CV (maximum 2 pages)
• Cover letter (maximum 1 page)
• Documents must be submitted in either English or French.

The application deadline is 20th of July 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if we receive a sufficient number of quality applications.