Job Description

Medecins sans Frontieres Suisse
Description
Join MSF OCG as a "Insights to Action" (I2A) 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 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?
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
Medecins Sans Frontieres 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).
The MSF movement is built around 5 operational centers supported by 24 sections and offices worldwide. MSF Operational Center Geneva (MSF OCG) is one of these centers.
Embark on a journey with the "Insights to Action" (I2A) project, where we aim to elevate MSF's operational quality and efficiency by transforming insights into impactful strategies. By embracing the power of design thinking and agile methodologies, we're crafting a seamless process to implement recommendations across our diverse field operations. Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team that turns valuable insights into tangible actions, driving real-world change within MSF?
Expected Outcomes

• A fully operationalized pipeline on JIRA (or other solution) that enhances MSF's ability to act on insights efficiently.
• Improved decision-making autonomy and workforce capacity within MSF.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Work closely with IT specialists and the project manager.
• Assist in operationalizing the I2A pipeline on JIRA (or other solution), ensuring structured processes and efficiency.
• Collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including field staff, medical and IT team to facilitate workshops and hackathons.
• Support the implementation of design thinking and agile methodologies across project streams.

Your profile

• Have a tripartite internship agreement
• English and French: excellent writing and communication skills
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Project Management, Business Administration, computer science, information system, or a related field.
• Familiarity with agile principles and design thinking methodologies.
• Experience with project management tools, especially JIRA, is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment.
• Understanding of international organizations and their operational challenges is a plus.

Terms of employment

• A tripartite internship agreement is mandatory
• 6 months, according to internship agreement
• Full time (40h/week)
• Based in Geneva, Switzerland
• Start date : July 2025
• 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 June 29th, 2025.
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.