Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Intern Freelance

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Join MSF OCG as a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Intern!

We are looking for passionate candidates ready to contribute to our humanitarian mission.

Below, you will find the job details and the qualifications we are looking for.

This internship is part of an academic training program, a professional training program, or a socio-professional integration program, and must comply with the conditions set by the Employment Market Supervisory Council (CSME). The duration of the internship, as defined by the tripartite agreement, is 6 to 12 months at 100%

Do your qualifications and experience not exactly match all requirements of the job?

At MSF OCG, we are committed to an inclusive culture that supports and amplifies the diverse voices of our staff members. We strive to create workplaces where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, perspectives, ideas and experiences work together to advance MSF’s social mission and create better outcomes for our patients and the communities we work with.

We understand that some people may hesitate to apply for employment if they don’t meet all listed job requirements. Research shows that this is especially true for women. If you believe your profile is a good match for this position, we invite you to apply even if you don’t fulfil every listed qualification.

We encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, ethnicities, background, religions, beliefs, ability status, and all other diversity characteristics.

MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment. All selected candidates will undergo reference checks.

Médecins Sans Frontières is an independent, international medical and humanitarian organization that provides care to people in need, people affected by natural or man-made disasters, and victims of armed conflict, without discrimination and without regard to race, religion, creed or political affiliation (MSF Charter).

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) team for an internship of 6-12 months. The intern will support a gender-focused internal campaign, working closely with diverse teams. This is a unique opportunity for a young professional with a passion for communication and gender equality to contribute meaningfully initiatives within our organization.

• Provide logistical and administrative support, with an opportunity to observe and learn about campaign management.
• Work closely with the DEI team to craft and communicate key messages that resonate across a diverse, multicultural audience. This includes both written and verbal communication in French and English.
• Participate in creating short stories, videos, or digital materials that highlight gender equality initiatives. Training and mentorship will be provided for content creation and media production tasks.
• Support the design of posters, flyers, and basic digital content for internal campaigns, with opportunities to develop graphic design skills (under the supervision of experienced team members)
• Learn about advocacy strategies by assisting the team in ongoing initiatives. Your insights and experiences can help shape gender advocacy efforts, with mentoring provided to support your growth in this area.
• Work cross-functionally with different teams to ensure a cohesive and inclusive approach to communication, supporting DEI efforts across the organization.

• Have a tripartite internship agreement

Education

• Pursuing tertiary degree, university degree or equivalent

Languages

• Proficiency in English and French is desirable, with good verbal and written communication skills in both languages.

Personal Abilities/Qualities

• Excellent ability to work in a multicultural environment successfully and to demonstrate commitment and support for diversity, gender-responsive, inclusive, and non-discriminatory behaviour and attitudes.
• Basic communication skills, with enthusiasm for learning how to adapt messages for diverse, multicultural audiences.
• Interest in content creation and media production, with a desire to develop practical skills in these areas.
• Passion for gender equality, ideally demonstrated through academic or volunteer experience.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural and multinational team.
• Self-motivated, organized, and ability to manage time effectively and handle multiple tasks with support from the team.

• A tripartite internship agreement is mandatory
• 6 to 12 months, according to internship agreement
• Full time (40h/week)
• Based in Geneva, Switzerland
• Start date : February 2025
• Gross monthly remuneration 2’000.- CHF

How to apply

Candidates are invited to submit their application exclusively through our recruitment platform, following these guidelines:

• CV (maximum 2 pages)
• Cover letter (maximum 1 page)
• Documents must be submitted in either English or French.

The application deadline is January 5th 2025.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if we receive a sufficient number of quality applications.

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All applications will be treated confidentially (https://www.msf.ch/travailler-avec-nous/declaration-confidentialite-candidates-msf-suisse).

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please note that we do not wish to use the services of recruitment or placement agencies.

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