Doctors Without Borders, an international humanitarian medical association created in 1971, provides medical assistance to populations whose lives are threatened: mainly in cases of armed conflict, but also epidemics, pandemics, natural disasters or exclusion from care.
The France mission is looking for an intern.
CONTEXT
MSF’s France Mission provides assistance to migrants in situations of great social, medical and/or psychological vulnerability in France and conducts advocacy work to facilitate their access to common law.
Since December 2017, Mission France has been providing assistance to migrants. It ensures medical, psychological, legal and social support for people excluded from healthcare and advocates for access to care for vulnerable foreign nationals, particularly women living in camps in the Dunkirk area.
Mission France currently has three projects:
– In the Île-de-France region. The project has been running since December 2017. Initially focused on providing medical, psychological, social, and legal support to unaccompanied minors undergoing appeals (day care and accommodation), it has evolved significantly by specializing in young women seeking recognition of their minority status. This is complemented by a mobile clinic run by a team of volunteers.
– In Calais and along the North Coast. Opening in summer 2023. Day center for unaccompanied minors offering respite and activities; mobile clinics for the general public (adults, families, minors), including mental health services. Seasonal activities complement these, with coastal outreach programs from spring to autumn for displaced persons rescued from shipwrecks, and in winter, emergency shelter for the most vulnerable.
– In Dunkirk. The project aims to meet the growing needs of exiled women, girls, and families living in extremely precarious conditions on the Dunkirk coastline. In close partnership with the Refugee Women’s Centre, it focuses on providing medical care for women (gynecology, pregnancy monitoring, sexual and reproductive health), mental health support, emergency shelter for single women, strengthening the detection and management of sexual violence, as well as a documentation and advocacy component on violence and the lack of essential services in the area.
The communication and advocacy aspect is central to this mission, which takes place in a country that has the means to welcome people with dignity but willfully neglects migrant populations.
MISSION
Within the Médecins Sans Frontières France mission, under the hierarchical responsibility of the programme and MEAL coordinator and in support of the various technical coordinators, he/she participates in the coordination actions of the Mission as well as in the design and implementation of communication actions (internal and external) and advocacy.
Responsibilities
Operations support 50%:
- He/she provides support to the France mission coordinators on operations.
- He/she provides support for the organization of internal and external events, FADS (Field Associative Debates), seminars, and working meetings of the France Mission.
- He/she participates in the minutes of coordination meetings and seminars.
- He/she provides support for the organization of the strategic planning process.
Advocacy and communication 50%:
- He/she participates in the development and production of advocacy materials (letters, alert notes, information notes, etc.).
- He/she contributes to the production of communications (articles, photos, press releases, etc.).
- He/she monitors thematic news (migrations, unaccompanied minors, etc.) in the media and on social networks, the positions of key political figures and other associations, and provides information to the various projects based on this monitoring.
- He/she participates in the collection, monitoring and analysis of data from the various projects of the mission.
- He/she may be required to go into the field to contribute to the collection of testimonies from MSF teams or people being assisted and/or to assist the Communication and Advocacy Coordinator during media visits to projects in Ile-de-France, Calais, and Dunkirk.
- He/she is responsible for proofreading, editing and translating certain publications (French – English / English French).
Reporting :
- He/she actively participates in the mission’s reporting activities.
- He/she contributes to the production of meeting minutes.
Other activities:
- He/she provides any other support to the Mission coordinators according to the coordination’s urgent needs.
- He/she may be required to participate in the organization of briefings for new team members.
- He/she provides support in internal communication for the development of the volunteer network.
Desired profile
Education: Master 2 level in Political Science/International Relations/Humanitarian Action/Development and Cooperation required (Bac+5 or more).
Experience: Prior experience in an NGO would be appreciated. Knowledge of migration-related issues is desirable.
Skills: Excellent writing skills / Strong research, analytical, and summarization skills. In-depth knowledge of traditional media and social networks. Proficiency in Canva, Microsoft 365, and Microsoft SharePoint.
Skills: Flexibility, adaptability / Good interpersonal skills / Teamwork. Autonomy / Rigorous, methodical, and organized mindset / Interest in and curiosity about solidarity and humanitarian work / Sensitivity to issues related to migration.
Languages: French C2. English B2 minimum.
Employment conditions
Status: 6-month internship based in Paris’s 19th arrondissement, near the Jaurès metro station. Travel to various projects within the internship will be required, in line with the different responsibilities of the position. Remote work is not possible.
Compensation and benefits:
- The amount of the stipend is between €4.50 and €7.97 gross per hour depending on the level of education.
- One meal voucher is allocated per day worked, with a face value of €12 (60% covered by Doctors Without Borders).
- 2 paid days off per month.
- 50% reimbursement of public transport pass costs (train tickets are not covered for residents outside the Île-de-France region who commute to Paris for work). Reimbursement of a bicycle mileage allowance of up to €450 per year.
Position available: August 15, 2026
How to apply
Please send your application (CV + cover letter) by email by July 27, 2026 inclusive , with the following reference in the subject line: INTERN MISSION FRANCE_LAST_FIRST_NAME to msff-france-recrutement@paris.msf.org
Only candidates whose applications have been selected will be contacted.