Manson Unit Resources Intern
MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES UK
Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) provides life-saving emergency relief and longer-term medical care to some of the most vulnerable and excluded communities around the world. As an independent medical humanitarian organisation, we deliver care based only on need, regardless of ethnic origin, gender, religion or political affiliation.MSF relies on donations from private individuals and organisations for the majority of its income. This private funding gives MSF the freedom to respond where needs are greatest and to speak out publicly, free from any political interference.
MSF has around 67,000 local and international staff working in over 70 countries, in some of the most challenging places in the world. Our medical humanitarian projects are supported by offices in 44 countries, including the UK and Ireland. These teams recruit staff, organise fundraising, and raise awareness on the humanitarian crises our colleagues are witnessing, as well as running different and diverse support activities. MSF offices are spread across Europe, North and South America, Asia, Africa and Australasia.
At MSF UK/IE, we support MSF's operations by building relationships with our supporters, increasing awareness of our work, raising funds, providing specialist medical expertise, ensuring MSF staff have access to relevant higher education programmes, catalysing change on medical humanitarian issues, and recruiting field staff.
MSF UK/IE personnel are dynamic, hard-working, enthusiastic and committed to MSF's values and aims. In addition MSF continues to build upon its presence in Ireland to become a widely recognised, accepted and respected humanitarian organisation among Irish audiences, and within the Irish humanitarian and political sector.
IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING - If you have applied to MSF within the last 12 months
Please email (email hidden) before submitting a new application so that we can reset your candidate account. Please use the subject line: Reapplication request.
If this is your first application
You do not need to take any additional action. Please apply directly through the vacancy.
If you already have a candidate login
Please do not use your existing login. Instead, apply directly from the vacancy page.
If you see a message stating that your email address is already in use, please follow the account reset process above by contacting (email hidden).
This is a temporary measure while we work through issues with our current system and prepare to introduce a new applicant tracking system.
We're looking for a motivated Manson Unit Resources Intern to join our dynamic medical research and innovation team in London. A fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience,
develop new skills and contribute to meaningful humanitarian work. Apply now!
Job Purpose
This internship offers the opportunity to gain work experience in a humanitarian international non-government organisation and learn business administration to support the efficient running of the Manson Unit. The team react to the changing needs and priorities of our field teams, so the position holder needs to be flexible, understanding and have patience.
Hours: Tempo pieno, 37.5 hours per week – Mon-Fri
Length of Contract: Fixed Term Contract, 12 months
Location: This position requires the candidate to work from the London office 5 days per week
Salary: £28,860.00 per annum
Please download the full job and person specification below for further details.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- An interest in developing a career in administration, business operations or organisational support.
- An interest in MSF's medical humanitarian work and global health.
- Good written and oral communication skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise and manage multiple tasks.
- A flexible, proactive and collaborative approach to working with others.
- An interest in learning about administrative processes, including finance, procurement and recruitment.
- Confidence using Microsoft Office 365 applications and a willingness to develop skills in other digital tools.
- A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
- The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, including in a hybrid working environment.
Desirable
- Some familiarity with financial administration processes, such as purchase orders, invoice processing or budget tracking.
- Experience helping to organise meetings, events or group activities.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive or similar collaborative tools.
- Previous administrative experience or relevant study, including business management.
How To Apply
Please apply on our website by submitting a copy of your CV and a letter of motivation by the closing date.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close applications before the advertised closing date, or if a suitable candidate is found.
Application checklist
Please check that you have included the following in your application:
·An up-to-date CV
·Letter of Motivation, which is a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the key requirements of the role
Recruitment timetable:
- Closing date for applications: Monday 30 November 2026, 12:00pm (GMT)
- First round interviews: Week commencing 14 December 2026
- Projected Start Date: January 2027
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Accessibility
We are committed to removing barriers for people with specific accessibility needs. If you need an adjustment to the recruitment process to be considered for the role, please let us know by contacting (email hidden).
Examples of adjustments we can make:
- offering you an alternative if you are unable to use our online application system
- providing necessary information, such as the job description or assessment materials, in an alternate format
- allowing you to have someone with you during an interview for example, a Sign Language interpreter.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We are a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive organisation. MSF UK thrives when everyone feels comfortable bringing their best self to work. We celebrate difference, whilst striving to create an environment where colleagues feel respected and valued for their unique potential. We are committed to our values on equity, diversity, and inclusion. Please read our Equality & Diversity policy for more information.
MSF UK is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from all sections of our diverse community.
Safeguarding
MSF UK/IE is dedicated to safeguarding everyone who comes into contact with the organisation, for whatever reason and however brief. All posts are subject to safer recruitment process which include robust reference requests, scrutiny of employment history and where applicable criminal record and barring checks.
Our safeguarding commitment is underpinned by policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the organisation. On joining MSF UK/IE you will be required to attend safeguarding training to ensure responsibility for and maintaining safe working practice and to safeguard our teams, beneficiaries, and communities.
Right to work in the UK
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Employment sponsorship will NOT be offered by MSF UK for this role. Please click here to check whether you have the right to work in the UK.
For questions, issues or further information, please contact (email hidden).
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis. Please apply as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the application early if we find a suitable candidate.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) provides life-saving emergency relief and longer-term medical care to some of the most vulnerable and excluded communities around the world. As an independent medical humanitarian organisation, we deliver care based only on need, regardless of ethnic origin, gender, religion or political affiliation.MSF relies on donations from private individuals and organisations for the majority of its income. This private funding gives MSF the freedom to respond where needs are greatest and to speak out publicly, free from any political interference.
MSF has around 67,000 local and international staff working in over 70 countries, in some of the most challenging places in the world. Our medical humanitarian projects are supported by offices in 44 countries, including the UK and Ireland. These teams recruit staff, organise fundraising, and raise awareness on the humanitarian crises our colleagues are witnessing, as well as running different and diverse support activities. MSF offices are spread across Europe, North and South America, Asia, Africa and Australasia.
At MSF UK/IE, we support MSF's operations by building relationships with our supporters, increasing awareness of our work, raising funds, providing specialist medical expertise, ensuring MSF staff have access to relevant higher education programmes, catalysing change on medical humanitarian issues, and recruiting field staff.
MSF UK/IE personnel are dynamic, hard-working, enthusiastic and committed to MSF's values and aims. In addition MSF continues to build upon its presence in Ireland to become a widely recognised, accepted and respected humanitarian organisation among Irish audiences, and within the Irish humanitarian and political sector.
IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING - If you have applied to MSF within the last 12 months
Please email (email hidden) before submitting a new application so that we can reset your candidate account. Please use the subject line: Reapplication request.
If this is your first application
You do not need to take any additional action. Please apply directly through the vacancy.
If you already have a candidate login
Please do not use your existing login. Instead, apply directly from the vacancy page.
If you see a message stating that your email address is already in use, please follow the account reset process above by contacting (email hidden).
This is a temporary measure while we work through issues with our current system and prepare to introduce a new applicant tracking system.
We're looking for a motivated Manson Unit Resources Intern to join our dynamic medical research and innovation team in London. A fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience,
develop new skills and contribute to meaningful humanitarian work. Apply now!
Job Purpose
This internship offers the opportunity to gain work experience in a humanitarian international non-government organisation and learn business administration to support the efficient running of the Manson Unit. The team react to the changing needs and priorities of our field teams, so the position holder needs to be flexible, understanding and have patience.
Hours: Tempo pieno, 37.5 hours per week – Mon-Fri
Length of Contract: Fixed Term Contract, 12 months
Location: This position requires the candidate to work from the London office 5 days per week
Salary: £28,860.00 per annum
Please download the full job and person specification below for further details.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- An interest in developing a career in administration, business operations or organisational support.
- An interest in MSF's medical humanitarian work and global health.
- Good written and oral communication skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise and manage multiple tasks.
- A flexible, proactive and collaborative approach to working with others.
- An interest in learning about administrative processes, including finance, procurement and recruitment.
- Confidence using Microsoft Office 365 applications and a willingness to develop skills in other digital tools.
- A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
- The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, including in a hybrid working environment.
Desirable
- Some familiarity with financial administration processes, such as purchase orders, invoice processing or budget tracking.
- Experience helping to organise meetings, events or group activities.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive or similar collaborative tools.
- Previous administrative experience or relevant study, including business management.
How To Apply
Please apply on our website by submitting a copy of your CV and a letter of motivation by the closing date.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close applications before the advertised closing date, or if a suitable candidate is found.
Application checklist
Please check that you have included the following in your application:
·An up-to-date CV
·Letter of Motivation, which is a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the key requirements of the role
Recruitment timetable:
- Closing date for applications: Monday 30 November 2026, 12:00pm (GMT)
- First round interviews: Week commencing 14 December 2026
- Projected Start Date: January 2027
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Accessibility
We are committed to removing barriers for people with specific accessibility needs. If you need an adjustment to the recruitment process to be considered for the role, please let us know by contacting (email hidden).
Examples of adjustments we can make:
- offering you an alternative if you are unable to use our online application system
- providing necessary information, such as the job description or assessment materials, in an alternate format
- allowing you to have someone with you during an interview for example, a Sign Language interpreter.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We are a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive organisation. MSF UK thrives when everyone feels comfortable bringing their best self to work. We celebrate difference, whilst striving to create an environment where colleagues feel respected and valued for their unique potential. We are committed to our values on equity, diversity, and inclusion. Please read our Equality & Diversity policy for more information.
MSF UK is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from all sections of our diverse community.
Safeguarding
MSF UK/IE is dedicated to safeguarding everyone who comes into contact with the organisation, for whatever reason and however brief. All posts are subject to safer recruitment process which include robust reference requests, scrutiny of employment history and where applicable criminal record and barring checks.
Our safeguarding commitment is underpinned by policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the organisation. On joining MSF UK/IE you will be required to attend safeguarding training to ensure responsibility for and maintaining safe working practice and to safeguard our teams, beneficiaries, and communities.
Right to work in the UK
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Employment sponsorship will NOT be offered by MSF UK for this role. Please click here to check whether you have the right to work in the UK.
For questions, issues or further information, please contact (email hidden).
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis. Please apply as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the application early if we find a suitable candidate.
We look forward to receiving your application!