Humanitarian Representation Intern

OFFRE DE STAGE

Join MSF OCG as a Humanitarian Representation Intern!

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

Below, you will find the job details and the qualifications we are looking for.

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

Inclusivity and Diversity at MSF

Do your qualifications and experience not exactly match all requirements of the job?

At MSF OCG, we are committed to an inclusive culture that supports and amplifies the diverse voices of our staff members. We strive to create workplaces where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, perspectives, ideas and experiences work together to advance MSF's social mission and create better outcomes for our patients and the communities we work with.

We understand that some people may hesitate to apply for employment if they don't meet all listed job requirements. Research shows that this is especially true for women. If you believe your profile is a good match for this position, we invite you to apply even if you don’t fulfil every listed qualification.

We encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, ethnicities, background, religions, beliefs, ability status, and all other diversity characteristics.

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

Context & mission

Médecins Sans Frontières is an independent, international medical and humanitarian organization that provides care to people in need, people affected by natural or man-made disasters, and victims of armed conflict, without discrimination and without regard to race, religion, creed or political affiliation (MSF Charter).

As a humanitarian representation and advocacy intern, you will support the MSF representative in Switzerland in her interactions with the Swiss authorities and Swiss civil society in German-speaking Switzerland, with the aim of creating a favorable environment for MSF's medical and humanitarian activities for people in need and raising awareness of the needs of neglected people and communities.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Actively follow political and social debates on issues relevant to humanitarian aid (issue management).

• Write brief summaries of current developments and possible approaches to influence them.

• Contribute to the preparation of proposal and reporting documents for institutional funds.

• Take minutes of meetings and organise visits of officials.

• Prepare presentations and contribute to stakeholder mapping and engagement efforts.

• Assist the MSF Representative in her tasks.

Your profile

• Have a tripartite internship agreement

• Excellent language skills in French or German and working level of the other language.

• Fluent in English.

• Initial humanitarian or advocacy experience is an advantage.

• Analytical capacities.

• Ability to write and edit well-structured briefing notes and concept papers.

• Ability to work in a multicultural environment successfully and to demonstrate commitment and support for diversity, gender-responsive, inclusive, and non-discriminatory behaviour and attitudes.

• Strong interest into humanitarian topics and into political dynamics and processes.

• Dynamic working style with sensitivity to complex and sensitive issues and high professional reliability.

Terms of employment

• 9 months

• Full time (40h/week)

• Based in Zurich, Switzerland

• Start date: As Soon As Possible

• Gross monthly remuneration 2'000.- CHF

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 February the 8th 2026

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

All applications will be treated confidentially.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please note that we do not wish to use the services of recruitment or placement agencies.