Project Manager Afghanistan
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Switzerland, Geneva, Geneva
Sector:
Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation
Role:
Other
Date of last update: 2026-06-14 (Expiry date: 2026-06-19)
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The position is part of the Geneva Water Hub, a co-center of the Institute of Environmental Sciences (University of Geneva) and the Geneva Graduate Institute, bringing together policy, training and research dimension, with the aim of demonstrating the benefits of using water for peace, across the Humanitarian, Peace and Development (HDP) nexus.
In line with its mission to advance water for peace, the GWH is launching a programme in Afghanistan : operating in a complex setting, the project aims to strenghten water governance, support data and knowledge generation and exchange, and promote stakeholder engagement both at national and regional levels.
As the programme manager for Afghanistan, the scientific assistant 2 is responsible for implementing the program.
He or she regularly visits the field, supervises, and applies his or her extensive expertise in programme management, multi-stakeholder dialogues, and the production of scientific documents.
Main activities
- Programme management
- Responsible for the design, development and implementation of the work plan, projects, and programme outputs
- Budgeting and budget monitoring
- Risk identification and mitigation, including political and security risks
- Drafting and presenting narrative and financial reports
- Developing and maintaining relationships & representation in Afghanistan, at the regional and international levels
- Gathering contextual information, analysing developments and promoting dialogue and the establishment of trust among political and technical actors involved in water governance.
Required qualifications
- Advanced university degree (equivalent to a master's degree) in political science or in international relation, peace and security studies, or international cooperation. Complementary by experience in the field of water and/or the environment.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in project and management in the fields of international cooperation, water governance, political analysis, and conflict transformation.
- Experience required in project management in fragile, volatile, and complex contexts, ideally in Central Asia or South Asia.
- Proven experience in engaging and coordinating stakeholders (various types of actors: governments, international institutions, NGOs, political and diplomatic stakeholders) and establishing partnerships.
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Working hours (%): 80-100% / 100%
80-100% / 100%Will manage other people: Yes
Type of contract: Staff (Permanent and Fixed Term)
Duration: 1 year, renewable
Education level: Master's degree
Macro-area: Eastern Europe and Central Asia
Level of experience: Senior Professional, more than 5 years
Area of work Definition: Political Affairs, Conflict and Peacekeeping
Area of work: Environment, Disaster Risk Management DRM, Energy and Resource Efficiency
Area of work: Education, Learning and Training
Type of organisation: Training and Research
Join date: As soon as possible
Skills required
- Excellent skills in project planning, budgeting, and reporting, and familiarity with conflict-sensitive programming.
- Excellent diplomatic, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work independently in challenging and politically sensitive environments.
- Languages : Minimum B2 level of English required: fluency in French is an advantage; fluency in Dari or Pashto is a plus.
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We are looking for an experimented HR Data Lead to join our HRIS Strategic Project.
The position reports hierarchically to a selected rolling member of the LIGO Board, either from ICO, OCP or OCG, and is based within the HR or DSI department depending on whether the role is located in Paris or Geneva.
The role supervises the Solution Architect and the Tenant Administrator and is part of the shared tenant governance team, ensuring smooth collaboration and prioritisation between OCG, OCP and ICO.
The job purpose is to ensure that LIGO (Workday HRIS) delivers sustainable value aligned with MSF strategic objectives by providing overall program ownership, governance and strategic direction for the shared Workday tenant, coordinating entities' needs, preserving system integrity and maximizing return on investment across MSF.
Tasks & Responsibilities
Global Program Owner will play a critical role in:
Strategic Alignment & Roadmap
- Prepare and inform decision-making of the LIGO Operational Body by analysing change requests, process evolutions, new projects, and Workday product developments, assessing impacts, risks, and strategic alignment.
- Define, maintain, and propose a multiyear LIGO roadmap, balancing competing demands from entities, identifying opportunities for enhancements and innovation, factoring interdependencies, and estimating resource and budget requirements.
- Communicate and cascade the LIGO vision set by the LIGO Board to global resources and ensure alignment and understanding across entities through the designated LIGO Focal Points.
Program Governance & Oversight
- Support and operate within the Tripartite Governance framework, ensuring that LIGO program decisions are prepared, documented, and aligned with agreed governance bodies and processes.
- Establish and maintain program management practices to control scope, priorities, dependencies, risks, and resources, ensuring alignment with overall MSF strategic objectives.
- Develop and maintain reporting processes and KPIs to provide the LIGO Operational Body (LOB) and LIGO Board (LB) with clear visibility on program status, risks, benefits, and performance, and actively participate in governance forums.
Stakeholder & Resource Management
- Act as the primary liaison across entities, functional, and technical stakeholders, ensuring stakeholder needs are understood, consolidated, and aligned with MSF strategic objectives.
- Manage globalized LIGO resources, including the Global System Administration and Solution Architect roles, and provide functional leadership to contribute resources such as entities' Focal Points and reporting teams.
- Oversee vendor and partner management, including coordination with Workday and the TMA provider, and manage the Workday and TMA budgets in line with program priorities.
Benefits Sustainment & Continuous Improvement
- Lead Workday release and evolution governance, ensuring coordinated analysis of new features, impacts, testing strategies, and deployment decisions in collaboration with global and entity stakeholders.
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- Ensure effective Level 3 support and capability development, promoting internal expertise, reducing dependency on external vendors over time, and increasing MSF's value generation capacity.
- Enhance MSF reporting and analytics capabilities by supporting the development of reporting expertise and communities of practice, and by managing Workday subscription benefits such as the Workday Success Plan.
Education
- Tertiary degree or equivalent professional experience in HR, Information Systems, or related field
Experience
- Proven leadership experience in complex multi-stakeholder environments
- Workday experience or formal training
Languages
- English and French are the working languages necessary for this position.
- Minimum requirements for this specific position are French B2 & English B2
Skills/ Technical competencies
- Strong knowledge of program and portfolio management approaches (predictive, agile, hybrid)
- Proven experience in implementing and/or managing Workday HCM solutions
- Ability to understand MSF's organizational context and ways of collaborating and align technology opportunities with strategic priorities
- Strong program planning, prioritization, risk management, and monitoring skills
- Ability to set direction across multiple teams and motivate contributors without direct line management
Personal Abilities/Qualities
- Commitment to MSF Principles and Values including MSF Behavioral Commitments
- Excellent ability to work in a multicultural environment successfully and to demonstrate commitment and support for diversity, gender-responsive, inclusive, and non-discriminatory behavior and attitudes.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills
- Strong leadership in change management
- Analytical and critical thinking capabilities
- Ability to foster collaboration and integrate diverse perspectives across entities
Working Conditions
As this position is linked to LIGO (HRIS), it may be hosted either by OC Geneva or OC Paris. The applicable contractual conditions will therefore depend on the section hosting the contract.
The conditions are as follows:
- Full-time position: 100%
- Open-ended contract
- Working place: OC Geneva or OC Paris
- Ideal start date: September 1st, 2026
- Compensation and benefits: according to the remuneration policy and contractual conditions of the section hosting the contract
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 July 17th, 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if we receive a sufficient number of quality applications.
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Flying Implementer - DEI
Geneva, Geneva - médecins sans frontières suisse
This is a field-based position with visits to the headquarters in Geneva
Inclusivity and Diversity at MSF
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.
Context & mission
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).
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Flying Implementer plays a critical role in operationalizing MSF OCG's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. This dynamic role requires a proactive and enthusiastic individual to partner with mission and project teams to embed DEI into operational strategies, team dynamics, and community engagement.
A key responsibility of the Flying Implementer is to drive the rollout of the Breaking Barriers Gender Campaign, a transformative initiative aimed at increasing women's representation and improving working conditions for all staff. This role focuses on building awareness, generating interest, and addressing structural and cultural barriers in missions and projects.
The Flying Implementer will coach DEI Focal Points, support leadership in identifying and addressing DEI gaps, and build networks within and beyond MSF to strengthen the organization's DEI ambitions.
Tasks and responsibilities
DEI Advocacy in countries
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Guide missions and projects in implementing DEI principles, focusing on talent attraction, recruitment, career growth and retention, and creating equitable working conditions and culture in teams.
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Champion the creation of inclusive spaces such as Women's Networks and Men as Allies Groups, fostering a culture of mutual support and allyship across MSF missions.
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Ensure DEI activities are implemented effectively, with the aim of encouraging representation of diverse identities in leadership positions while tracking and reporting outcomes
Operational Support
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Serve as the primary DEI partner for OCG countries, fostering collaboration between mission teams, projects, and HQ.
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Actively involved in advising countries on DEI key actions to be included in the Plans of Action (PoA) process and encourage meaningful DEI related discussions at Field Associative Debates (FADs).
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Support the identification and prioritization of DEI gaps at the country level, providing tailored, actionable solutions for leadership and DEI sponsors.
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Advocate for DEI-related priorities in leadership discussions, operational planning, and staff forums
Training, coaching and capacity building
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Deploy DEI workshops, awareness sessions, and tailored coaching programs for mission leadership, HR teams, and project staff, in collaboration with Learning & Development (L&D).
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Equip DEI Focal Points with the skills and tools to navigate challenging conversations, implement DEI initiatives, and support team awareness on DEI related matters.
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Ensure field teams are aware of DEI related topics in HR and Safeguarding policies and practices to inform the development of contextualized adaptations as needed.
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Partner with HR Coordinators (HRCo) and Personal Development Managers (PDMs) to identify and map DEI learning needs, creating targeted interventions for capacity building.
Networking and Collaboration
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Develop the DEI Focal Point database and frequently update and track progress of actions taking place in projects and missions in OCG countries.
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Build and sustain robust DEI Focal Point networks across OCG countries, ensuring a consistent and collaborative approach to DEI initiatives.
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Forge partnerships with other MSF operational centres (OCs) working on DEI, sharing best practices and lessons learned.
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Establish connections with regional INGOs and organizations focused on gender equity and inclusion to strengthen MSF's DEI efforts.
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Actively contribute to internal communities of practice focused on vulnerable identities within the countries, to foster collective ownership of DEI goals.
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning
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Use HR and operational data to monitor the progress of DEI action plans and goals, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
- Ensure regular and transparent reporting on DEI initiatives, including country milestones, challenges, and success stories, to key stakeholders.
Your profile
Education
- Degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Organizational Development, International Relations, Social Sciences, or related fields.
- Specialized training in DEI or Gender Studies is an advantage.
Experience
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MSF experience highly desirable.
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Experience working across complex, multicultural environments, including engaging with community stakeholders.
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At least 4-5 years of experience in DEI, or organizational development, ideally in a humanitarian or international organization, highly desirable.
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Demonstrated success in implementing DEI programs, including activities such as workshop facilitation, training, coaching, and developing guidelines.
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Proven ability to analyse data, spot trends, and translate findings into actionable strategies.
Languages
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Proficiency in English and French is required, with good verbal and written communication skills in both languages.
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Additional language skills in Spanish, and Arabic highly desirable
Core Competencies
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Trusted relationship builder that is able to earn the respect and confidence of diverse teams, including senior leadership in countries.
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Skilled facilitator and communicator who is confident in navigating difficult conversations with clarity and empathy.
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Coach and mentor that is genuinely invested in developing others' capabilities and ownership of DEI.
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Analytical and strategic thinker who can translate data and field realities into practical, context-sensitive solutions.
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Resilient and self-driven and able to manage competing priorities independently in dynamic, fast-changing environments.
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Curious, adaptive and open to discovering new ways of working and responsive to what each context needs.
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Passionate about inclusion with a deep commitment to equity, dignity, and creating environments where everyone can contribute fully.
A Note on Travel
This role requires travel of up to 80% of working time. The flying implementer will move between MSF OCG mission countries on a regular basis, with limited time at a fixed base. Candidates must be comfortable with this level of mobility and hold the appropriate legal eligibility to travel across OCG mission regions.
Terms of employment
- Flying fixed-term contract, 12 months
- Full-time, 100% (40h/week)
- Working place : Field-based position with visits to the headquarters in Geneva
- Practical working conditions in the field are in accordance with the MSF OCG volunteer manual.
- Ideal start date: August 17th, 2026
- Gross monthly salary: CHF 5'500.- based on 100%
- Benefits: Health insurance and living expenses in the countries of intervention and at headquarters, paid according to internal regulations.
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 July 12th, 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if we receive a sufficient number of quality applications.
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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Energy Specialist
Geneva, Geneva - médecins sans frontières suisse
Job Offer
(strictly no recruitment agencies)
Join MSF OCG as a Energy Specialist!
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.
Inclusivity and Diversity at MSF
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.
Context & mission
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).
The role ensures the energy monitoring system delivers reliable, actionable and scalable insights, by bringing energy expertise into its design and implementing the required energy sensors and systems in the selected pilot missions. It will also support local teams in adopting the new system by documenting and sharing its energy expertise.
Tasks & Responsibilities
1. Propose and document the conceptual architecture of energy installations and smart sensors, based on personal technical expertise and discussions with Energy and IT stakeholders, to ensure consistent, interoperable, and scalable energy monitoring across missions.
2. Propose energy KPIs and insights, to ensure actionable energy performance monitoring.
3. Document guidelines and protocols for the installation, configuration, registration and maintenance of energy sensors and systems to guarantee data quality, consistency, and field usability.
4. Install, configure and register energy sensors and systems on-site and in IT platforms, to collect data from the selected pilot missions.
5. Assess the accuracy and usability of energy data collected through the monitoring platform, to ensure it enables operational decision-making
6. Collect feedback and lessons learned from field and HQ end-users and share them with the project team, to ensure the continuous improvement of the energy monitoring system.
7. Train end-users from the pilot missions on how to maintain and leverage insights from the monitoring system, to facilitate adoption, effective use and long-term maintenance.
Your profile
Education
Essential:
· Tertiary education or equivalent professional training in electrical engineering, energy systems, renewable energy, or a related technical field.
Desired:
· Educational background in energy monitoring, instrumentation, or connected systems applied to energy installations.
Experience
Essential :
· Experience installing energy systems and sensors
· Experience working in humanitarian operations
Desired:
· Experience working in MSF field
Languages
· Fully fluent in French and English.
· Additional languages that would facilitate the role but are not mandory.
Technical & functional knowledge
· Knowledge of electrical installations and energy systems, including generators, solar panels, and grid connections.
· Knowledge of sensors and basic instrumentation used for energy monitoring.
· Understanding of data collection principles and digital monitoring systems (e.g. IoT concepts, data transmission).
· Ability to interpret energy data and assess its relevance and actionability for operational decision‑making.
· Familiarity with field constraints in low‑resource or humanitarian settings (e.g. limited connectivity, maintenance capacity).
Skills
· Analytical thinking
· Autonomy
· Flexibility and adaptability
· Communication and knowledge sharing
· Results‑oriented mindset
Terms of employment
· Full-time position 60% (24h/week)
· Fixed-term contract, 9 months
· Working place: Geneva, Switzerland
· Ideal start date: As Soon As Possible
· Gross monthly salary (for 100%): from CHF 7'281.- to CHF 8'384.- (salary commensurate with equivalent experience and internal salary grid)
· Paid vacation: 25 days per year, prorate temporis, plus any Swiss public holidays falling within the contract period.
· Pension plan: pension contribution covered 3/4 by MSF, 1/4 by staff member.
· Relocation support available for eligible candidates.
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 June 21st, 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if we receive a sufficient number of quality applications.
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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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2026-06-05
Marketing Associate
Geneva, Geneva - Switzerland for UNHCR
Switzerland for UNHCR
hires a
Marketing Associate
Contract Type: 1-year fixed term, 100%
Starting date: As soon as possible
Location: Geneva
Make your next job one with purpose
Do you believe in a world where everyone has a safe place to call home?
Do you thrive in engaging donors, building meaningful relationships, and crafting campaigns that inspire lasting support?
Switzerland for UNHCR (CH4U), the Swiss Foundation supporting the UN Refugee Agency, is looking for a Marketing Associate.
We are not just another nonprofit. We are part of a global humanitarian movement, working every day to support people forced to flee war, conflict, and persecution. And we need passionate people like you to expand our impact.
What you will do
As Marketing Associate, you will contribute to individual giving (IG) off-line and online campaigns created in-house or managed with external providers to retain and upgrade donors.
The incumbent will report to the IG Donor Development Manager in the execution of the donor retention and upgrade fundraising plan and will collaborate with multiple teams and departments within the Foundation, national and international offices of UNHCR and external providers.
Your main tasks will be:
- Oversee donor conversion telemarketing campaigns to achieve loyalty and revenue to yearly KPIs; managing the overall project including deadlines, budget, liaison with service providers, supervision during campaigns, result analysis, etc.
- Assist in creating and adapting relevant, compelling, and high-quality content on UNHCR's mission for key retention campaigns throughout the year (for channels such as direct mail and emails)
- Support with the coordination of multilingual retention campaigns throughout the year
- Help launch and quickly respond to emergency situations, collaborating with colleagues from the IG team and across the organisation
- Work collaboratively with the Foundation team as well as experts and content providers from Global UNHCR, to support fundraising in Switzerland
- Assist the IG Development Manager in managing relationships with key outside stakeholders such as design agencies, printers, translators, etc.
What You bring
We are looking for a passionate, results-oriented multilingual individual with strong copywriting and marketing skills, as well as a genuine interest for the humanitarian sector.
- Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience in marketing
- Experience working for an international non-for-profit agency / organization is considered a strong asset
- Previous experience in fundraising would be an advantage
- Experience in managing internal and external resources required for planning and executing marketing campaigns
- Graduate degree in marketing, communications or related field or CFC / professional maturity with equivalent in experience to reach graduate level
- Proven copywriting and editing skills for various channels (incl. online, print)
- Ability to use initiative, prioritize, multi-task, and work well under pressure to meet deadlines
- Clear and systematic thinking that demonstrates good judgment and problem-solving competencies
- Very good analytical skills
- Well organized and structured
- Ability to supervise an Intern or Apprentice
- Ability to manage small projects with budget management under supervision
- Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills in a fast-paced multi-cultural and multilingual environment
- Capacity to work autonomously as well as a team player
- Ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders
- Knowledge, interest and a strong commitment for the work and mission of UNHCR and the refugee cause
- Native in German or French, as well as excellent command of English. Other Swiss national language fluency (IT) considered a strong advantage
- Excellent computer skills and knowledge of MS Office applications
- Knowledge of Salesforce and Marketing Cloud environments would be a plus
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2026-06-05
Research Intern Philanthropy Fundraising
Geneva, Geneva - médecins sans frontières suisse
Join MSF OCG as a Research Intern Philanthropy Fundraising!
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](https://www.ge.ch/engager-personne-stage/stages-formation-insertion-reconnus) 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%
Inclusivity and Diversity at MSF
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.
Context & mission
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).
Médecins Sans Frontières is a medical humanitarian organisation founded in 1971 by doctors and journalists. The Swiss section was founded in Geneva in 1981. MSF provides medical assistance to populations whose lives are threatened by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters or exclusion from healthcare. More than 97% of MSF's funding comes from the generosity of its private donors.
The Philanthropy Unit is one of the seven business units of the Communication and Fundraising Department. With a staff of 25, it raised ca. CHF 100 million last year from individuals, foundations, companies and cantons/municipalities. To cover the Swiss market geographically, we are divided between an office at the Geneva headquarters and an office in Zurich.
As a Research Intern, you will support the Philanthropy Unit in various aspects. You will be supervised by the Prospect Researcher, who is responsible for prospect research, due diligence, and data analysis.
You will contribute to generating funding for the MSF social mission through prospect research, due diligence, and analysis, under the guidance of the the Prospect Researcher.
The general objective is to get to know philanthropy fundraising, prospect research, and due diligence.
The skills to develop are risk assessment of large donations to MFS, donor research in the Swiss and Liechtenstein fundraising market.
The Prospect Researcher supervises, with weekly one on one meetings and oral feedback.
Tasks and responsibilities
- Perform prospect research on potential and current major donors (private individuals, foundations, companies). Base the research on a combination of information from publicly available sources, our donor database, available financial records and other indicators.
- Establish donor profiles based on the analysis of accumulated information on philanthropy priorities, capacity, giving propensity and affinity to MSF and our life-saving mission.
- Conduct due diligence to ensure compliance with MSF's gift acceptance policy
- Collaborate with the Prospect Researcher in developing a data analysis strategy
- Provide system support to the Philanthropy Advisors
- Work with the Prospect Researcher and other members of the Philanthropy Unit on other projects and tasks if necessary
- Depending on the candidate's skill-set, knowledge, and learning and development objectives, contribute to the success of the team through data analysis task and other activities
Your profile
- Have a tripartite internship agreement
- Excellent research and writing skills
- Good knowledge of the Swiss social and economic landscape
- Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM and data analysis is an asset
- Detailed, accurate, and structured working style
- Service mentality
- Respectful curiosity
- Discretion
- Interest in humanitarian aid
- Excellent research skills and the ability to juxtapose and synthesise findings
- Structured and clear writing
- Experience with CRM software and data analysis (Power BI, SQL) is considered an advantage.
- Previous working experience (internship or other) is considered an advantage.
- English, French, and German are the working languages at MSF Switzerland. For the position advertised, fluency in English and good passive knowledge of French and German are required. Knowledge of Italian is considered an advantage.
- Excellent ability to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate commitment and support for diversity, gender-responsive, inclusive, and non-discriminatory behaviour and attitudes.
Terms of employment
- A tripartite internship agreement is mandatory
- 6 to 9 months, according to internship agreement
- Full time (40h/week)
- Based in Geneva, Switzerland
- Start date : 4th of August 2026
- 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 June 28th, 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if we receive a sufficient number of quality applications.
[APPLY HERE](https://medecinssansfrontieressuisse.recruitee.com/o/research-intern-philanthropy-fundraising-2026)
All applications will be treated confidentially.
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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