Recruitment and Friends of MSF Engagement Internship

Recruitment and Friends of MSF Engagement Internship at Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Southern Africa

About Us 

Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Southern Africa is a vital part of a global network of compassionate professionals dedicated to medical humanitarian work. Guided by medical ethics and a shared commitment to humanity, our teams—both small and large—deliver critical healthcare to people affected by conflict, disasters, epidemics, and exclusion from medical services. Operating in over 70 countries, MSF’s doctors, nurses, logisticians, and specialists not only provide care but also bear witness to the challenges faced by communities, raising awareness and advocating for change to address crises and healthcare inequities.

Based in Johannesburg with an office in Cape Town, MSF Southern Africa serves as a dynamic hub for recruitment, communications, and operational support. Governed by the MSF Southern Africa Association, with over 300 members from seven regional countries, we are passionate about fostering an inclusive culture where diverse voices thrive. We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, races, religions, abilities, and other diversity characteristics.

The Opportunity: Recruitment and Friends of MSF Engagement Internship 

Are you passionate about connecting talented individuals with meaningful humanitarian work?

As a Recruitment and Friends of MSF Engagement Intern at MSF Southern Africa, you’ll support our HR team in field and office recruitment, as well as engaging with university students through the Friends of MSF program. This is an incredible opportunity to gain hands-on experience in recruitment, event coordination, and awareness-raising, while contributing to a globally respected organization that saves lives and speaks out for those in need.

What You’ll Do

• Support field recruitment: Ensure applications are received and screened promptly, implement selection processes including CV screening, document verification, organizing assessment centers, conducting reference checks, and maintaining accurate records and reports.
• Assist with domestic recruitment: Arrange and organize interview files, handle invitations and bookings, prepare materials for interview days, provide feedback to candidates, screen CVs on platforms, update recruitment trackers, share job adverts via social media and email, and contribute to presentations and reports on recruitment stats.
• Engage with Friends of MSF: Oversee university societies to raise awareness of MSF’s work among students, coordinate events (planning, approval, and attendance), ensure compliance with MSF principles and MOUs, monitor social media updates, develop working plans with focal points, expand the program to new universities, and create tools to link Friends of MSF networks countrywide.
• Handle ad-hoc tasks: Support policy updates, guidelines, and other recruitment-related duties, while gaining a better understanding of MSF recruitment policies and government employment regulations.
• Maintain quality and efficiency: Produce monthly reports, ensure smooth communication with candidates and stakeholders, and uphold high standards in all processes.

Who We’re Looking for;

We’re seeking a proactive, organized individual with a passion for recruitment, engagement, and humanitarian values.

Here’s what you bring:

Qualifications & Skills

• A bachelor’s degree or National Diploma in Human Resource Management, Marketing, Communications, Project Management, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); additional languages are a plus.
• No prior experience required—just a strong desire to learn and contribute!
• Excellent planning, organizational, and communication skills.

Personal Qualities

• Proactive & creative: You take initiative, think outside the box, and manage tasks efficiently.
• Team player: You collaborate effectively and thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment.
• Detail-oriented: You ensure accuracy in reports, records, and documentation.
• Culturally sensitive: You approach work with cross-cultural understanding and confidentiality.
• Values-driven: You align with MSF’s principles of respect, transparency, integrity, accountability, trust, and empowerment and adhere to the MSF Behavioural Commitments.

Why Join MSF?

• Make a global impact: Support a world-renowned organization that transforms lives through healthcare and advocacy.
• Launch your HR career: Gain practical experience in recruitment and engagement in a supportive, mission-driven environment.
• Join a vibrant community: Work alongside passionate professionals in a diverse, inclusive workplace.

What We Offer

• Monthly Stipend: R5,000.
• Benefits: 100% medical aid contribution, transport allowance, and cell phone allowance.
• Resources: A fully equipped workspace with a computer, internet, stationery, and more.
• Contract: 12-month internship.

Ready to connect talent with humanitarian action? Apply now!

Closing date: 18 December 2025

Start date: 2026 Internship Program.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

NB: Information The protection of your personal data is important to MSF SnA. By submitting your application, you consent to MSF using your personal data only for the recruitment process to have all the information and documents necessary to proceed with the recruitment, validation of your application and selection of the most suitable candidate. Your personal data will be treated confidentially. MSF SnA will not use your personal data in any other way not foreseen for purposes of recruitment.

MSF Southern Africa is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of disability, gender identity, marital status, race, colour, ethnic or national origins, religion, belief, or sexual orientation, and all other diversity characteristics.

By applying, the applicant acknowledges that he/she has read, understood and accept this document.

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