The Procurement Intern role at Médecins Sans Frontières Operational Centre Geneva (MSF OCG) is a 6 to 9 month, full-time internship in Geneva, Switzerland, starting on 18 January 2027, with a gross monthly remuneration of CHF 2,000. You support the Supply Chain Unit's procurement team with contracts, spend analysis and tenders. The application deadline is 29 November 2026. At Youth Works Hub, we read the official MSF job page and set out below the tasks, profile and application steps.
About MSF OCG and the Procurement Team
🏥 MSF: an independent, international medical and humanitarian organisation 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
🌐 Structure: the MSF movement is built around 5 operational centres supported by 24 sections and offices worldwide; MSF OCG is one of these centres
📦 Procurement team: part of the Supply Chain Unit of the Operational Centre in Geneva, it supports the departments of the Geneva and Zurich headquarters with their purchases of goods and services, from the expression of needs to the contract finalisation with selected suppliers
🧭 Field support: the team also supports field missions with market assessments and with the supply of goods purchased from the Geneva headquarters for the field
What You Will Do as a Procurement Intern
You contribute to procurement processes, contract management, purchasing data analysis and supplier relationship management, ensuring efficiency and compliance.
📑 Contracts: continuously update the contracts negotiated at headquarters level in the contracts management system
📊 Purchasing data analysis: analyse expenses to determine purchasing stakes, identify spend analyses by department and supplier, and build a spend report for the procurement referent
🧾 RFP/RFQ support: support stakeholders in preparing and managing RFPs and RFQs within headquarters, coordinating the procurement process with all stakeholders
🔍 Needs analysis: accompany the specifying departments in analysing needs: volumes, technical specifications and selection criteria
🧑💼 Supplier sourcing: accompany the specifying departments in sourcing potential suppliers
✅ Supplier selection: take part in selecting the most relevant supplier based on pre-established selection criteria
📚 Procedure and materials: support the implementation of the HQ Procurement Procedure and prepare materials such as information, training, supports and templates
🌍 Field missions: support field missions in market assessments and in the coordination of headquarters purchases for field operations
Expected Results
🎓 Understand the procurement role
📣 Be able to share the rules of the procurement policy with the key stakeholders
🗂️ Keep the contract management system updated, with contracts properly filed
📈 Provide the analysis of purchasing volume and data that shows the priorities of the year
🏁 Carry out supplier selection according to the HQ procurement procedure
Your Profile
🎓 Education: a Master's or Bachelor's degree with a specialisation in procurement, obtained less than 12 months ago or in the process of being obtained
🗣️ Languages: proficiency in French and English
💻 IT: proficiency in data management tools such as Excel and PowerPoint
🧠 Analytical skills: strong analytical and synthesis skills
🔄 Flexibility: flexible and able to adapt to an ever-changing environment
💬 Communication: strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and encourage open communication in the team
🚀 Autonomy: autonomy and initiative, and the ability to work under minimal supervision
🤲 Humanitarian principles: keen interest and commitment to the humanitarian principles of MSF
🌍 Cultural awareness: the ability to interact successfully with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs
Terms of the Internship
📝 Agreement: a tripartite internship agreement is mandatory, signed by you, your university and MSF; only students enrolled at a university can apply, and graduates or applicants without a school cannot
⏳ Length: 6 to 9 months, according to the internship agreement
🕘 Hours: full time, 40 hours per week
📍 Location: Geneva, Switzerland
🗓️ Start date: 18 January 2027
💶 Remuneration: gross monthly remuneration of CHF 2,000
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Inclusion at MSF OCG
MSF OCG says it is committed to an inclusive culture. It encourages applications from people of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, ethnicities, backgrounds, religions, beliefs and ability status, and it invites you to apply even if you do not meet every listed qualification. MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, or any kind of discrimination or harassment, and all selected candidates undergo reference checks.
How to Apply
Submit your application exclusively through the MSF recruitment platform. You need a CV of maximum 2 pages and a cover letter of maximum 1 page, in English or French. MSF may close the vacancy earlier if it receives enough quality applications, so apply early. All applications are treated confidentially and only shortlisted candidates are contacted. MSF does not wish to use the services of recruitment or placement agencies. For more on funded placements, see our guide on paid internships abroad.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the MSF OCG Procurement Internship?
It lasts 6 to 9 months, according to the internship agreement, full time at 40 hours per week, starting on 18 January 2027 in Geneva.
How much does the internship pay?
The gross monthly remuneration is CHF 2,000.
Who can apply?
Students enrolled at a university, since a tripartite internship agreement signed by you, your university and MSF is mandatory. The profile asks for a Master's or Bachelor's degree in procurement, obtained less than 12 months ago or in progress, and proficiency in French and English.
Which documents do I need?
A CV of maximum 2 pages and a cover letter of maximum 1 page, in English or French.
What will I work on?
Contract updates in the contracts management system, spend analysis and reporting, support for RFP and RFQ processes, supplier sourcing and selection, and procurement materials, plus support to field missions.
When is the deadline?
29 November 2026, and MSF may close the vacancy earlier if it receives enough quality applications.
Deadline
⏳ 29 November 2026
Link
🔗 Procurement intern (MSF recruitment platform): https://msf.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/work-with-msf-ocg-hq-lhs/job/GENEVA/Procurement-intern_JR116645
