Humanitarian Representation Team (HRT) Intern

The HRT intern role will provide support to the HRT Team while gaining practical experience and developing research, diplomacy, and advocacy skills. The position may at times also help support other units within the Programs Department for specific projects. This role reports to the Humanitarian Representation Team. The intern position is ideal for an applicant interested in the social mission of Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), and who is also seeking meaningful experience at an International Non-Governmental Organization.

Responsibilities

Conduct research on humanitarian actors and topics; Summarize reports and conduct literature reviews based on academic publications; Attend and summarize external meetings on topics relevant to the work of the team (primarily online); Assist in the preparation of briefing documents and other information for advocacy and policy engagements; Contact database management; Create shareable content for stakeholders and compile internal updates including content for the Program Department newsletter; Occasional administrative tasks; Other tasks as assigned

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree or progress toward a higher degree in a field related to the work of the HRT (international relations, policy, or law, global and public health); A genuine interest in medical humanitarian aid and the mission of MSF and a demonstrated interest (personal, professional, or academic) in international work; A working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; Creativity, curiosity, and willingness to delve into new topic areas to build and share knowledge; Excellent attention to detail, strong writing and proofreading ability; Initiative and confidence to work independently and ask questions in a fast-paced work environment; Knowledge of or desire to learn about US politics, the UN system, policy development, international humanitarian actors, and the contexts where MSF operates; Experience in performing academic research and literature reviews is a must; Experience using a CRM tool is an asset but not required; English mandatory, French and/or Spanish language skills strongly preferred

Nice to have

Experience using a CRM tool; French and/or Spanish language skills