MSF Academy Communications Intern

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  • Belgium
    Location
  • French & English
    Language skills
  • Full time
    Time allocation
  • 4 months
    Length of contract
  • Internship
    Contract type
  • Communication
    Expertise
  • On site
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Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international humanitarian aid organization that provides assistance in more than 70 countries to populations in distress, to victims of natural or manmade disasters and to victims of armed conflicts, without discrimination and irrespective of origin, religion, creed or political affiliation. 

MSF Academy Communications Intern (m/f/x) – Brussels – MSF Belgium 

CONTEXT 

The MSF Academy for Healthcare is an intersectional training initiative that focuses on strengthening the skills and competencies of healthcare workers in MSF projects, with the aim of having a long-term impact on the quality of care in the countries where MSF operates. 

Our project teams are currently present in the Central African Republic, South Sudan, Mali, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Yemen, Burkina Faso, Tanzania and soon in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Emphasis is placed on MSF’s locally hired staff, particularly in the countries with the greatest gaps in human resources for health (HRH) capacity (e.g. nursing staff in MSF-supported hospitals). Beyond MSF projects, the Academy also liaises with health authorities to achieve joint recognition of its training programs and to support governmental programs. Our objective is to maintain a uniform educational approach in all our projects: competency-based learning; on-the-job training with the presence of strong tutors or clinical mentors; while striving to achieve appropriate accreditation for all training, often in collaboration with partner teaching institutions. The Academy has a growing “global team”, consisting of the director, deputy director, resource manager and 3 project managers as well as a strong technical team of medical experts and learning science experts to support our projects, and a group of distance-learning clinical mentors. There are country teams in each country where a training program is run. The global team has around 30 staff, and the project-based teams have around 70 staff. Discover more on MSF Academy for Healthcare. 

The MSF Academy for Healthcare produces communication content to provide information to MSF staff and the general population about its activities and to attract and retain high value donors. 

As the MSF Academy Communications intern, you will report to the MSF Academy Communication and information officer.  

Are you flexible and enthusiastic, inspired by MSF social mission, and with strong interest in communication, eager to contribute actively to the MSF Academy’s success? We are looking for you. 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES 

Under the supervision of the MSF Academy Communication and information officer, and in close collaboration with the MSF Academy HQ and field teams, you will: 

1. Content creation & editing 

  • Produce and edit text articles, publications, interviews, and audiovisual materials (videos, photos) to showcase our activities. 

  • Edit and proofread reports, articles, publications, brochures and other written materials in English and French.  

  • Edit photos for publication. 

  • Develop creative ideas for content production and storytelling approaches. 

  • Adapt and repurpose materials for different channels (publications, social media, YouTube, newsletters, websites). 

2. Content management & coordination 

  • Collaborate with field communication teams and MSF Academy field representatives to coordinate content production. 

  • Organise and maintain communication materials in SharePoint. 

  • Organise and archive audiovisual and photo materials in MSF’s Media Database. 

  • Manage and update website content on WordPress. 

  • Assist in preparing communication materials for presentations, meetings and events. 

3. Digital & Social Media 

  • Create and adapt content for social media platforms. 

  • Monitor engagement and performance of content on different channels and suggest improvements. 

 REQUIREMENTS 

Education & Experience 

  • Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud 

  • Experience with WordPress or other CMS is an asset 
  • Experience and knowledge of MSF or any international NGO is an asset  
  • Experience in general administration is an asset 

Competencies 

  • Strong organizational, planning and administrative/logistical skills, and attention to detail 
  • Responsible, driven, and able to work independently, with guidance from staff members  
  • Empathic problem solver, and creative 
  • Strong excellent verbal and written communication, copy-editing, reporting and proofreading skills  
  • Team-player, hands-on and flexible, invested in reaching the end goals of the MSF Academy 
  • Initiative and confidence to ask questions in a fast-paced work environment 
  • Writing, editing, and proofreading skills in English and French 
  • Video editing skills 
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 
  • Graphic design skills an asset 

Languages 

  • Proficient level in English and French, both spoken and written is mandatory 

CONDITIONS 

  • Expected starting date: As soon as possible 
  • Location*: Brussels (Belgium) 

*Due to legal administrative constraints, candidates must already be resident in Belgium or have a residence right as a student in Belgium or in the European Union allowing to move and study in the EU and with the willingness to relocate in Belgium at their own costs  

  • Position type: internship (unpaid) – internship with school convention necessity to be present in the Brussels Office at least 3/5 days 
  • Internship duration: 4 months 
  • Time allocation: Full time 
  • Reimbursement (100%) of public transport costs in case of travels to the office, and 7 EUR/day worked in the office to cover lunch costs 

  • Adhere to the MSF principles and to our managerial values: Respect, Transparency, Integrity, Accountability, Trust and Empowerment 

  • Adhere to the MSF Behavioral Commitments 

Deadline for applications: 28th of August 2025 

How to apply? 

➢ Submit your application via the 'Apply here' button     

➢ Thank you in advance for having your CV and motivation letter in ready to upload (preferably in PDF format) 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

MSF values diversity and is committed to create an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, color or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. 

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