Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is offering a 6-month internship in Paris, France, for a Project Assistant in Fundraising Innovation. This role supports the team in developing new strategies to engage donors and prospects through innovative fundraising operations, with a primary focus on organizing fundraising events.
The intern will play a key role in the planning, implementation, and reporting of various fundraising events, potentially spanning streaming/gaming, sports, and artistic fields. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in humanitarian work and innovation to contribute to a global medical humanitarian organization.
Quick Facts
| Opportunity | Internship |
|---|---|
| Institution | Médecins Sans Frontières |
| Department | Fundraising Innovation Unit |
| Location | Paris, France |
| Region | Europe |
| Open to | Not specified |
| Funding | Partially funded |
| Stipend / Salary | EUR 4.35-7.70/hour gross, plus daily meal tickets and 50% public transport coverage |
| Duration | 6 months |
| Start date | January 2027 |
| Application deadline | 17 November 2026 |
About the Position
The intern will assist the Fundraising Innovation Unit in its daily activities, including monitoring donation records, tracking peer-to-peer fundraising pages and the MSF shop, and conducting research on innovative fundraising initiatives. A significant part of the role involves contributing to the operational implementation and logistics of events, coordinating teams, managing schedules and resources, and supporting the promotion of events to mobilize participants and potential donors. The intern may also be involved in developing projects aimed at increasing youth engagement.
Eligibility
- Higher education (Grande école, IEP, university), preferably with a specialization in event management.
- BAC+4 / BAC+5 (or equivalent) level of study.
- Rigorous, autonomous, methodical, and organized.
- Good interpersonal skills and dynamic.
- Excellent writing skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Project management skills.
- Experience in event organization.
- Strong interest in the humanitarian sector and innovation.
- Ideally, an interest in sports, art, music, and/or Twitch platform usage.
- Fluent in French and English (oral and written).
Benefits
- Monthly stipend (4.35€ to 7.70€ gross per hour depending on study level).
- 1 meal ticket per worked day (value 12€, 60% covered by MSF).
- 2 paid days off per month.
- 50% coverage of public transport subscription or bicycle mileage allowance (0.25€/km, up to 450€/year).
Documents Required
Not specified in the official listing – check the source page.
How to Apply
- Apply directly on the MSF website via the provided link.
Source: ReliefWeb Jobs.
Details can change – always confirm eligibility and deadline on the official listing before applying.
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