Learning & Development Unit Intern

About the role

Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) Operational Center Geneva is looking for an intern to provide organizational, administrative and communication support to its Learning & Development (L&D) unit. The intern learns from and supports the team in organizing and delivering learning activities, and takes the lead on specific assignments, particularly those related to communication. The internship is part of an academic programme (curricular or extracurricular) or a federal professional integration programme, so a tripartite agreement is required.

Key responsibilities

• Administrative support (60%): prepare agendas, minutes and follow-up for unit meetings; help draft documents and presentations; edit and follow up contracts, forms and partnership agreements; assist with recruitment processes; maintain the international staff tracking table in the HR database; organise briefings, debriefings and onboarding; order training materials and office supplies.
• Communication and L&D project support (30%): act as focal point for online knowledge management platforms such as Kompas and SharePoint; maintain and develop online communication tools, learning offers, activity reports and newsletters; edit and update communication tools; propose and implement targeted communication initiatives.
• Own learning and development (10%): complete university assignments.

Required profile

• Degree in Communication, Humanitarian or Development Studies, Social Studies, Organisational Management or another relevant field.
• No specific work experience required; previous experience, and a commitment to humanitarian, charity or volunteer work, are an advantage.
• Fluent written and spoken English and French.
• Full-time (40 h/week), based in Geneva, starting at the end of January 2027, for 6 to 9 months.

Required skills

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Graphic editing tools such as Canva.
• Digital communication tools such as MS Teams and Zoom.
• Analytical, planning and organisational skills, attention to detail and strong time management.

The internship pays a gross monthly remuneration of 2,000 CHF. Applications are made through the MSF recruitment platform with a CV (max 2 pages) and cover letter (max 1 page) in English or French; the deadline is 24 November 2026.