Operational Communications Intern

Join MSF OCG as a Operational Communications 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 12 months at 100%

Inclusivity and Diversity at MSF

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

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).

To succeed in this role, candidates should demonstrate a strong interest in public communications, along with creativity, organizational skills, and a high level of self-motivation.

The intern will support the team in its efforts to raise awareness and foster a deeper understanding of MSF’s operational activities, as well as its humanitarian principles and how these are implemented by OCG.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Compile and analyse reviews of team activities, to be presented twice a year during multi-day team gatherings

• Provide critical insights and analysis on communication initiatives

• Regularly update and maintain a list of communication initiatives across MSF OCG’s countries of operation

• Support internal organization, eliminate redundancies, and maintain a structured filing system

• Design presentations using Canva

• Conduct research, monitoring, and speech analysis on the reach and impact of operational communication initiatives

• Support Strategic Communications Advisors in ongoing projects and develop independent communication initiatives

• Translate and revise texts, press releases, and reports (French and English)

• Take concise weekly meeting minutes, share them, and incorporate feedback

• Contribute to articles, interviews, and digital tools in coordination with Strategic Communications Advisors

• Provide regular internal reports on new communication initiatives

• Create content for MSF digital platforms and support collaboration with country-level communications teams

• Assist in organizing and coordinating internal events

• Support the development and implementation of digital and cross-media communication initiatives

• Contribute to the development of digital and multimedia content

• Provide ad hoc support to operational cells as needed

Your profile

• Have a tripartite internship agreement

• Good understanding of MSF and humanitarian principles

• Strong knowledge of digital media and social media network

• Proactive, creative, and innovative mindset

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Ability to work independently

• Excellent command of English and French (additional languages are an asset)

• Graduate degree in media and communications, political science, international relations, public relations, or a related field

• Strong ability to summarise and synthesise information

• Solid understanding of international and online media landscapes

• Editing and multimedia skills are an asset; strong proficiency in Canva is required

• Excellent writing skills with a journalistic mindset

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Terms of employment

• A tripartite internship agreement is mandatory

• 6 to 9 months, according to internship agreement

• Full time (40h/week)

• Based in Geneva, Switzerland

• Start date: June 8th, 2026

• 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 April 19th 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.