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.
Mission France is looking for a Logistics, Human Resources and Finance Intern based in Calais (M/F).
Context/Mission
The French Mission of Doctors Without Borders (MSF) provides assistance to migrants in situations of great social, medical and/or psychological vulnerability on French territory and conducts advocacy actions to facilitate their access to common law.
Since December 2017, Mission France has been developing projects in:
- Île-de-France
- Calais
- Dunkirk
- Marseille
The projects provide medical, psychological, social and legal support to people excluded from the healthcare system and develop advocacy activities to promote access to rights and care for vulnerable foreign people.
Internship objective
Under the supervision of the Logistics, Finance and Human Resources Manager, the intern supports the team in the implementation of the logistics, administrative, financial and HR activities of the MSF project in accordance with MSF internal procedures.
The internship aims to enable the intern to develop practical skills in logistics management, administrative monitoring and human resources management in a humanitarian context.
Main missions
1. Logistical Support
The intern participates, in support of the team and in accordance with MSF standards:
- Monitoring the maintenance of infrastructure and equipment
- Updating equipment and inventory tracking tools
- To the administrative management of local orders and purchases
- Fleet vehicle monitoring (document tracking, archiving, control tools)
- To the logistical organization of activities (deliveries, preparation of equipment, etc.)
- Compliance with installation safety standards
2. Administrative and Financial Support
The intern contributes according to MSF procedures:
- To the preparation and filing of accounting documents
- During accounting entries in the Unifield software, a second check is performed on the required documents according to internal control rules, and any discrepancies are reported to the supervisor.
- To the physical and digital archiving of documents
- To prepare administrative documents required by her supervisor
3. Human Resources Support
Under supervision, the intern participates in:
- Administrative monitoring and archiving of personnel files
- To the archiving and updating of HR databases
- Volunteer management (receiving applications, organizing briefings, collecting and archiving necessary documents) and support for the implementation of the strategy
- Organizing the arrival and integration of new employees (preparing documents, integration schedule, equipment)
- Providing administrative support during recruitment (organizing interviews, sending out invitations, etc.)
- Administrative monitoring of temporary workers and archiving
Desired profile
Formation
- Student in higher education (Bachelor’s +2 to Master’s +5) in logistics, management, administration, finance, human resources or equivalent field
- Prior experience in an NGO would be appreciated.
- Knowledge of migration-related topics is desirable.
SKILLS
- Proficiency in office software (Word, Excel)
- Rigour and organizational skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Discretion and respect for confidentiality
- Interest in the humanitarian sector
LANGUAGES
- French essential and English desirable
Others
- Category B driving licence required
Status :
6-month, full-time internship. No remote work.
Mandatory internship agreement.
Position based in Calais
Position available : Starting May 4, 2026
Conditions :
The hourly bonus ranges from €4.35 to €7.97 gross, depending on the level of education. One meal voucher, with a face value of €12 (60% covered by Doctors Without Borders), is provided per day worked.
2 paid days off per month (for internships longer than one month).
50% reimbursement of public transport pass
Reimbursement of a bicycle mileage allowance up to a maximum of €450 per year
How to apply
Please send your application: CV + cover letter
by email until March 27, 2026 inclusive , with the following reference in the subject line:
LOG-HR-FIN INTERN_CALAIS_MISSION FRANCE_LAST NAME_FIRST NAME to
msff-france-recrutement@paris.msf.org
Only candidates whose applications have been selected will be contacted.
At MSF, we value diversity and strive to have an inclusive and accessible work environment. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of their ethnic, national or cultural background, age, gender, sexual orientation, beliefs, disability or other aspects of their identity.
Application deadline: March 27, 2026