Graphic Design and Communications Intern

About the job

Join MSF OCG as a Graphic Design and Communications Intern!

We are looking for passionate individuals ready to contribute to our humanitarian mission.

Discover below the job details and the qualifications we seek.

This internship is part of an academic, professional training or socio-professional integration programme, and must comply with the conditions set by the Employment Market Supervisory Board (CSME). The internship duration, set by the tripartite agreement, is 6 to 9 months at 100%.

Inclusivity and Diversity at MSF

Your qualifications and experience do not exactly match all the requirements?

At MSF OCG, we are committed to promoting an inclusive culture that supports and amplifies the diverse voices of our staff. We strive to create work environments where teams of people with varied backgrounds, characteristics, perspectives, ideas and experiences collaborate to advance MSF’s social mission and improve outcomes for our patients and the communities we serve.

We understand that some people may hesitate to apply if they do not meet all the job requirements. Research shows this is especially true for women. If you believe your profile fits this role well, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all the listed qualifications.

We welcome applications from people of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, ethnicities, origins, religions, beliefs, disabilities and all other diversity characteristics.

MSF does not tolerate any sexual exploitation or abuse, any form of discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment. All shortlisted candidates will undergo reference checks.

Context & Mission

Doctors Without Borders is an independent international medical and humanitarian organisation providing care to people in need, those affected by natural or man-made disasters, and victims of armed conflicts, without discrimination and regardless of race, religion, beliefs or political affiliation (MSF Charter).

The internship is directly within the GIS Centre whose coordination is based in Geneva. The internship will cover needs and support for all MSF Operational Centres in connection with the GIS Centre’s mandate.

The Intern will support the MSF GIS (Geographical Information System) Centre daily in the development and implementation of tasks in the fields of graphic design and communication (internal and external).

Main Responsibilities

• Design, creation and layout of various communication documents:
• Organising interviews with GIS Specialists upon their return from deployments, on the basis of which field sheets are produced (content and form - support from the Intern in cartography).
• Coordination, design and production of GIS Flash Info (every 3 months)
• Design of templates for technical sheets
• Maintenance of communication documentation on the GeoMSF platform.
• Management of the GIS YouTube and SharePoint platforms
• Contribution to the establishment and implementation of the communication plan arising from the communication strategy
• Contribute to the evolution of the GIS Centre graphic charter and ensure its proper application.
• Participation in the organisation of GIS events (Mapathon and GIS Week)
• Maintenance of Office templates: Word / PPT
• Review and improvement of communication documents according to the target audience: GIS Centre presentations: external, internal …
• Ad-hoc support for OC communication materials
• Participation in strategic meetings: note-taking and drafting minutes (task shared with the Data Management Intern).

Profile Sought

• Currently pursuing or completing higher education studies
• Eligible for an internship agreement with a third party
• Experience in associative and/or humanitarian environments is an asset
• Experience as a graphic designer is an asset
• Excellent command of the Adobe suite (InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator) and Windows (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of YouTube and SharePoint platforms is an asset
• Excellent command of French
• Excellent command of English

Working Conditions

• Mandatory tripartite internship agreement
• Internship 6 to 9 months at 100% (depending on the internship agreement)
• Based in Geneva
• Start date: 7 September 2026
• Gross monthly remuneration: CHF 2,000.-

How to Apply

Candidates are invited to submit their application only via our recruitment platform respecting the following conditions.

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

The application deadline is 30 August 2026.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this offer earlier if we receive a sufficient number of quality applications.

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Applications will be treated confidentially.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We do not wish to use recruitment or placement agency services.