Location: On-site in Genève, Suisse
Remuneration: CHF 2,000 per month
Duration: 6 to 12 months (full-time, 40 hours/week)
Start Date: August 2025
Department: Human Resources (RH)
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is seeking passionate and dedicated candidates to join our team as a Learning & Development (L&D) Unit Intern in Geneva.
This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to humanitarian efforts while gaining valuable professional experience in an international environment.
About the Role
The L&D Unit Intern will provide organizational, administrative, and communication support to the Learning & Development team.
The successful candidate will assist in the organization and deployment of learning activities, support administrative processes, and lead specific projects or dossiers under supervision.
Key Responsibilities
Organizational & Administrative Support (60%)
- Support in organizing and deploying learning activities (virtual and face-to-face), including logistics such as room booking, catering, and material preparation.
- Assist trainers with material procurement and distribution.
- Maintain and update the HR database related to learners and staff.
- Support recruitment processes, contract management, and partnership agreements.
- Facilitate onboarding and briefings for new team members.
- Organize and prepare meetings, including agenda setting, minute-taking, and documentation archiving.
- Manage information on knowledge platforms like Kompas and SharePoint.
- Support the preparation of communication materials such as activity reports and training offers.
Ad hoc Support (30%)
- Manage specific dossiers or projects as delegated by the manager, based on current needs and intern interests.
University Work (10%)
- Assist with writing university assignments related to the internship experience.
Candidate Profile
Qualifications & Education
- Enrolled in an administration, humanitarian or development studies, social sciences, organizational management, or relevant field.
- Must have a tripartite internship agreement.
- Fluent in English and French (spoken and written).
Experience & Skills
- Prior work experience is not mandatory but considered an advantage.
- Demonstrated commitment to humanitarian, development, or volunteer work is a plus.
- Strong skills in analysis, data management, planning, and organization.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel) and collaborative tools (SharePoint, Zoom, Mural).
- Knowledge of graphic editing and digital communication tools is desirable.
Personal Qualities
- Able to manage multiple tasks efficiently with attention to detail.
- A team player with excellent coordination skills across stakeholders.
- Autonomous, proactive, and solution-oriented.
- Flexible, adaptable, and capable of working under pressure.
- Strong time management skills.
Terms of Employment
- Full-time (40 hours/week) in Geneva, Switzerland
- Gross monthly salary: CHF 2,000
- Internship duration: 6 to 12 months, based on agreement
- Start date: August 2025
- A tripartite internship agreement is mandatory
How to Apply
Candidates are invited to submit their application exclusively through our recruitment platform by May 11th, 2025.
Please include:
- CV (max 2 pages)
- Cover letter (max 1 page)
Documents must be submitted in English or French.
Note:
- We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- MSF values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds, genders, ages, and abilities.
- All candidates will undergo reference checks, and MSF maintains a strict policy against discrimination, harassment, and exploitation.
Join Us in Our Mission
At MSF, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that values diversity and promotes social impact.
If you are motivated by humanitarian work and eager to develop your skills in a dynamic international environment, we look forward to your application!
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