Recruitment Marketing and Support Intern

About MSF Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international humanitarian aid organisation that provides assistance in more than 70 countries to populations in distress, to people affected by natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflicts, without discrimination and irrespective of origin, religion, creed or political affiliation. At MSF, people are at the heart of our ability to respond to humanitarian needs. The Recruitment Unit plays an important role in helping us attract and recruit the people who make our work possible. The opportunity Are you looking for a mandatory internship where you can gain hands-on experience in talent attraction, employer branding and recruitment within an international humanitarian organisation? Our Recruitment Unit in Brussels is looking for an intern who is curious, organised and eager to learn, and who wants to contribute to meaningful recruitment and employer-branding projects. You will work alongside recruitment and talent-attraction professionals and get an insight into how recruitment works in an international MSF environment. This is a full-time internship of 4 to 6 months for students who are fluent in both French and English. About the Recruitment Unit Within the People & Workforce Department of MSF Belgium (Operational Centre Brussels), the Recruitment Unit (RU) is the go-to unit for issues and activities related to recruitment. Within the unit, the Talent Attraction & HR Marketing Team works across:
• Talent attraction and employer-branding strategies and activities
• Talent-attraction tools and campaigns
• Recruitment administration and coordination
• Information, communication, processes and knowledge management What you will contribute to As a Recruitment Marketing & Support Intern, you will support the Talent Attraction & HR Marketing Officers across recruitment marketing, recruitment operations and knowledge management. The exact balance of activities will vary according to the team's priorities and your learning opportunities. Talent attraction & employer branding
• Publish job vacancies on the appropriate channels and help ensure that vacancies are visible to the audiences we want to reach.
• Create attractive and accessible visuals for recruitment-related social media publications.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of our digital content calendar and social media content.
• Support recruitment marketing activities and projects, such as recruitment information sessions, webinars, events, leaflets, posters and other campaigns.
• Bring ideas and perspectives that can help us communicate MSF career opportunities clearly and authentically. Recruitment support & coordination
• Monitor and respond to questions received through the Recruitment Unit's generic email addresses, with support from the team where needed.
• Follow up on job-opening and publication requests.
• Help coordinate HR intakes with recruiters and relevant stakeholders, such as line managers and HR referents.
• Support recruiters and Talent Attraction Officers with recruitment-related activities, depending on the needs of the team. This may include first screening of applications, scheduling interviews, coordinating meeting rooms and communicating with candidates.
• Provide day-to-day administrative and logistical support to the unit, including meeting agendas, templates, reminders, follow-ups and room bookings. Information, knowledge & data
• Help maintain and update recruitment information and files on SharePoint.
• Support the finalisation and communication of recruitment guidelines and processes, with a focus on clarity, accessibility and user-friendliness.
• Support monthly statistics and data-collection activities using Excel. What will help you succeed in this internship? We are interested in candidates who are motivated to learn and contribute. You do not need to have experience in every area listed below; relevant studies, experience, curiosity and transferable skills can all be valuable. Essential
• Ongoing studies in HR, Marketing, Communication, International Relations, Psychology or another relevant field.
• Fluency in French and English, both spoken and written. This is required because the role involves communicating with candidates and internal stakeholders in both languages.
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to adapt content and tone to different audiences.
• Interest in and/or some experience with talent attraction, recruitment, HR, administration, employer branding, communication or related activities.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage several tasks and priorities with appropriate support.
• A proactive and collaborative approach, with the ability to work independently when needed. An asset
• Knowledge of or experience with social media, digital marketing, copywriting, websites or related tools and platforms.
• Dutch language skills.
• Experience with Excel, SharePoint or other digital collaboration and content-management tools. Our way of working We value people who are curious, respectful, reliable and willing to learn. You will be part of a team, while also being trusted to take ownership of tasks and ask questions when you need support. We welcome different perspectives and experiences. If you do not meet every point above but believe your background and motivation could make you a good fit for the internship, we encourage you to apply. Conditions Expected starting dates: January/February 2027

Location:
Brussels (Belgium) – presence at the Brussels Office is required Due to legal and administrative constraints, candidates must already be resident in Belgium or have a residence right as a student in Belgium or in the European Union allowing them to move and study in the EU and with the willingness to relocate in Belgium at their own costs. Contract type: Unpaid student internship – mandatory convention to be provided by the school Internship duration: Minimum 4 months; up to 6 months Time allocation: Full-time (Monday to Friday) Reimbursement: 100% of public transport costs in case of travel to the office, and €7/day worked in the office to cover lunch costs. Interns are expected to adhere to the MSF principles and our managerial values: Respect, Transparency, Integrity, Accountability, Trust and Empowerment. Interns are also expected to adhere to the MSF Behavioral Commitments.

How to apply
Submit your application via the “Apply here” button. You will be directed to the online application form for this position. The application should take approximately 5–10 minutes. Please have your CV and motivation letter in French or English ready to upload in PDF format. What to expect from the recruitment process After submitting your application, we will review applications against the requirements of the internship. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview with members of the Recruitment Unit. We aim to keep the process transparent and respectful of candidates’ time, and we will keep you informed of the next steps throughout the process. Diversity, equity & inclusion MSF values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We aim to create a recruitment experience in which people can be themselves, be treated fairly and have the opportunity to contribute. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. Data protection The protection of your personal data is important to MSF. By submitting your application, you consent to MSF using your personal data. For more information, consult our privacy notice to job applicants.