Duration ( depending on the tripartite internship agreement if in Geneva ): 6 to 12 months to 100%
The internships at MSF in Geneva are part of an intra- or extra-academic course, or according to federal measure of professional integration (https://www.ge.ch/engager-personne-stage). A tripartite internship agreement is compulsory if the trainee is based in Geneva.
Context & Mission
For 50 years, MSF has provided medical assistance to populations facing crises threatening their survival: mainly in the event of armed conflicts, but also epidemics, pandemics, natural disasters or exclusion from care. All these situations require adequate medical and logistical resources.
The internship provides an overview of MSF Switzerland’s event work. The trainee actively participates in the choice, planning and carrying out of events throughout Switzerland. He is in contact with various cultural partners and artists, notably within the framework of PhotoSCHWEIZ in Zurich, the FFDUL film festival in Lugano or the Paleo-Festival in Nyon.
Main activities
- Collaborate in the selection, planning and realization of MSF events throughout Switzerland.
- Help create communication materials for ( workshops, exhibitions, festivals, film screenings, workshops )
- Active participation in the development of MSF cultural partnerships
- Administrative tasks and coordination of MSF ( personnel interventions both in the medical sector and in support activities. ) at the scene of the events.
- Administrative coordination of guided tours for visitors to MSF Switzerland headquarters
Profile sought
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training in the field of events and cultural management, communication or social sciences.
- First professional experience in the field of event desirable
- Organizational talent, targeted and efficient working method
- Interest in humanitarian issues
- Very good knowledge of German (mother tongue or equivalent)
- Good knowledge of French and English
- Availability to travel to MSF events throughout Switzerland
Internship conditions
- Compulsory tripartite internship agreement if based in Geneva
- Varied work within a dynamic team
- Flat hierarchy and short decision paths
- Internship 6 to 12 months at 100%
- Place of work: Geneva (with internship agreement) or Zurich
- Possibility of 1-2 home-office days per week
- Start of contract: August 14, 2023
- Gross monthly salary: CHF 2,000.-
How to apply
Applications must meet the following presentation criteria: CV 2 pages max – cover letter 1 page max – in French or English.
The application deadline is May 21, 2023. We reserve the right to close the position early if we believe that the quantity and quality of applications received are sufficient.
Applications will be treated confidentially
Only pre-selected people will be contacted**.**
At MSF, we are committed to having an inclusive culture that encourages and supports the diverse voices of our staff members. We strive to create workplaces where teams of people from diverse backgrounds, with different characteristics, perspectives, ideas, experiences work together for MSF’s social mission; their goal is to achieve better outcomes for our patients and the communities we work with.
We welcome applications from people of any gender, age, sexual orientation, nationality, race, origin, religion, creed, ability, and any other diversity characteristics.
MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, or any other form of discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment. All selected candidates will therefore be subject to a verification of their references.