Association Communications Internship

**Association Communications Intern 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.

**The Opportunity: Association Communications Intern**

Are you passionate about engaging communities through innovative communication and social media? As an Association Communications Intern at MSF Southern Africa, you’ll support the Association Unit in animating and engaging our Association members, enhancing our communication channels, and contributing to MSF’s goal of becoming increasingly Association-led. This is an exciting chance to build your skills in digital communications, grow social engagement, and drive impactful strategies in a leading humanitarian organization.

**What You’ll Do**
- Devise and implement Association marketing: Collaborate with the Association Team to evolve marketing strategies, keeping the Association website (Inside OCB), SharePoint microsite, and social media sites up-to-date and complementary.
- Build user relationships: Create and share engaging content, interact with users on social media, and foster meaningful connections.
- Maintain and update content: Source and refresh Inside OCB content from the MSF Communications network, while producing local content for specific purposes; post MSF content on external websites.
- Design promotions and campaigns: Manage social media ad campaigns and promotions to boost visibility and engagement.
- Monitor trends and engage proactively: Track social media trends, respond to them swiftly, and interact with users to maintain active conversations.
- Measure and report activities: Analyze social media performance, report on activities, and track growth in engagement rates.
- Support Association initiatives: Assist with any additional Association-related activities as needed.

**Who We’re Looking For**

We’re seeking a creative, adaptable individual with a strong interest in humanitarian issues and digital communications, eager to contribute to a collaborative team environment.

**Here’s what you bring**:
**Qualifications & Skills**
- **A Degree or National Diploma in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a similar field.**:

- Good working knowledge of social media platforms, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
- Background or high interest in managing social media accounts and developing digital communications & marketing tactics.
- Proficiency in English, written and oral.
- No prior work experience required - just a willingness to learn

**Personal Qualities**
- **Creative & flexible**:You approach work innovatively, adapt to changing needs, and balance short-term and long-term responsibilities.
- **Team player**:You collaborate effectively, work well under pressure, and enjoy sharing knowledge with others.
- **Proactive & engaged**:You take initiative, respond to trends, and thrive in high-pressure or breaking news situations.
- **Values-driven**:You align with MSF’s principles of respect, transparency, integrity, accountability, trust, and empowerment and adhere to the MSF Behavioural Commitments.
- **Culturally sensitive**: You handle diverse interactions with understanding and maintain confidentiality.

**Why Join MSF?**
- Make a global impact: Support a world-renowned organization that transforms lives through healthcare and advocacy.
- Launch your communications career: Gain practical experience 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.

**How to Apply**

Closing date: 23 July 2025

Start date: 1 January 2026 till December 2026

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

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