Humanitarian Representation Team (HRT) Intern

Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders) - United States • Washington, DC

12h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Humanitarian Representation Team (HRT) Intern supports the HRT Team while gaining practical experience and developing research, diplomacy, and advocacy skills. The intern may also support other units within the Programs Department on specific projects. The role is intended for someone interested in the social mission of Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) and seeking experience at an international non-governmental organization. The position reports to the Humanitarian Representation Team.

The Programs Department supports MSF Movement medical humanitarian programs through advocacy and representation, research and analysis, grant making, regulatory and policy monitoring, stakeholder engagement, contributions to medical operational humanitarian projects, and representation and collaboration with domestic social-mission stakeholders.

The role is based in MSF USA’s Washington, DC office and may be performed onsite or hybrid. The organization does not offer relocation assistance or visa sponsorship for this position.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree or progress toward a higher degree in a field related to the HRT's work, such as international relations, policy, law, global health, or public health.
• Genuine interest in medical humanitarian aid and MSF's mission, and demonstrated personal, professional, or academic interest in international work.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Creativity, curiosity, and willingness to explore new topic areas to build and share knowledge.
• Excellent attention to detail and 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 performing academic research and literature reviews.
• English language proficiency is mandatory.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using a CRM tool is an asset but is not required.
• French and/or Spanish language skills are strongly preferred.

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 team, primarily online.
• Assist in preparing briefing documents and other information for advocacy and policy engagements.
• Manage contact databases.
• Create shareable content for stakeholders and compile internal updates, including content for the Programs Department newsletter.
• Perform occasional administrative tasks.
• Complete other tasks as assigned.
• Support the HRT Team and, at times, other Programs Department units on specific projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern