Philanthropy Diversification Intern

OFFRE DE STAGE

Join MSF OCG as a Philanthropy Diversification 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%

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 organization 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 6 business units of the Communication and Fundraising Department. With a staff of 21, it raised over CHF 90 million last year from individuals, foundations, companies and cantons/communes.

The diversification Intern will work with the Head of Diversification and Impact of the Philanthropy unit, and will collaborate with the members of the Philanthropy unit, the members of the Communication and Fundraising department as well as those of the other MSF departments necessary to achieve his/her mission.

Tasks and responsibilities

Main Objective of philanthropy diversification:

Philanthropy Diversification efforts ensure that MSF Switzerland receives an increasing amount of philanthropy funding from new and innovative funding sources. We advise and support the fundraising teams in harvesting these new opportunities and monitor progress. We contribute to MSF Switzerland spearheading philanthropy innovation for the benefit of the MSF movement.

Blockchain Philanthropy:

Support in:

• Steering, implementing, and developing Crypto and NFT projects
• Coordinating the international project stakeholders from within MSF Switzerland and other MSF sections
• Contributing to developing and sharing knowledge about blockchain philanthropy within MSF CH and the movement.
• Participates in the relevant internal and external foras.
• Collaborating with the Digital Unit and looking into joint initiatives and specific collaborations.
• Contributing to the organisational knowledge about the targeted demographics and ensuring restitution, analysis, and preservation of institutional memory.
• Keeping informed of market trends and sharing them with the team.

Islamic Philanthropy:

Support in:

• Steering, implementing, and developing the Islamic Philanthropy Project for MSF CH
• Coordinating stakeholders from the relevant units, departments and MSF branches
• Monitoring involvement of other western aid actors in Islamic Philanthropy
• Ensuring MSF CH is part of the overall MSF efforts on Islamic Philanthropy

Other:

If and when relevant, support in:

• Developing proposals and pitches for other innovative partnerships, as well as for maximizing potential with existing partners, in collaboration with the philanthropy unit team.
• Management of other innovative diversification projects aimed at long-term income.
• Support ad hoc projects as needed in the Unit in accordance with the line manager and the department’s management.

Your profile

• Have a tripartite internship agreement
• English: excellent writing and communication skills
• Knowledge of French, German, Italian, or Arabic: a plus
• University level education
• Specializing/option in either Web3, Blockchain technology, Decentralized systems, or new technologies, international relations, Middle Eastern studies, or Islamic studies is desired
• First professional experience (NPO, humanitarian, finance, innovation) or in the world of finance, Web3 or new technologies is a plus
• Proficiency in the usual IT tools (MS Office suite, 365)
• Use and mastery of the following social media: Instagram, LinkedIn, X (BlueSky a plus), Whatsapp, Telegram, Discord (Signal a plus)
• Excellent writing and synthetic skills

Desired technical skills

• Understanding/Knowledge of Web3 ecosystems and/or blockchain
• Experience of cryptocurrencies and/or decentralized finance (DeFI)
• Understanding of the principles of Islamic charity
• Knowledge of Islamic finance and philanthropy tools and instruments

Personal qualities

• Motivation/humanitarian commitment
• Strong listening skills
• Ability to adapt to a multicultural working environment
• Versatility, motivation and commitment
• Proactivity, autonomy, initiative, strong organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, flexibility and team spirit
• Thorough and detail-oriented
• Strong interest in humanitarian work
• Professional curiosity and willingness to learn
• Positive approach to change management

Terms of employment

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