Talent Acquisition Intern


 MSF is an international, independent medical humanitarian organization. We are a non-profit, self-governed worldwide movement of more than 63,000 people .

We provi de emergency medical assistance during armed conflict, natural disasters, out break s of d eadly diseases, and assist those who are excluded from healthcare. MSF delivers car e based on need, and when we see inju stice, we speak out. We are an organization that remains impartial, knowledgeable, and effective, and this is what makes the difference between life and death .

People are our priority . At Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)/ Artsen zonder Grenzen , we are c ommitt ed to an inclusive culture that encourages and supports the diverse voices of our employees. We encourage diverse applica nts inc ludin g indiv iduals of all gender identities, ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, ethnic backgrounds, religions, beliefs, social and marital status, people with different abilities and all other diversity characteristics and how they intersect together .

At MSF N etherlands (OCA), the People & Culture department is a responsive, human-centered function that actively supports MSF's primary work, delivering healthcare to all . We focus on engagement, culture, and strategic impact, grounded in the belief that embracing the human factor is key to meaningful change.

Team o verview

The recruitment team pr ovides recruitment services for support functions based at our head office in Amsterdam, as well as for different medical and non-medical positions for our country pro gram s. We aim to identify , attract and acquire talent needed to achieve ou r goals and fulfill our mission of offering medical humanitarian services where needed. This internship offers a great learning opportunity in a supportive environment, where we are eager to help interns grow and create a positive space for learning and development.

Tasks

• Support the recruitment team with administrative tasks that ensur e high- quality , safe and timely recruitment such as posting vacancies across several platforms, conduct r eference and criminal background checks, follow-up on employment contracts and hiring forms.
• Support recruiters with candidate screening calls and interviews when needed .
• Organise recruitment events and webinars online and in person.
• We have several exciting projects that we work on, and you will have the opportunity to be involved in them . Projects such as implementing a new H R system , recruitment safeguarding, and constantly improving our ways of working. Combining your energy and education a l knowledge, w e encourage new perspectives with great enthusiasm !
• Support candidate administration in our ATS.
• Help with data analysis and reporting for recruitment metrics.
• Monitor and manage the shared recruitment inbox by responding to questions from people who are interested in AzG .

Internship conditions

• You are enrolled at an educational institution for the entire duration of your internship and can provide proof of enrollment for the current academic year during your onboarding.
• You are currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources Management.
• You reside in the Netherlands for the entire duration of your internship.
• You are in p ossession of a valid citizen service number (BSN).
• You are proficient with Microsoft Office and have affinity with digital recruitment tools .
• Fluency in English, other languages are always welcome.
• You have a proactive and positive attitude and can work both independently and as part of a team.
• You have a passion for recruitment and are eager to learn more about talent acquisition in the Humanitarian sector.
• You possess strong communication and interpersonal sk ills.
• You are available from September 2026 for the duration of 4-6 months.

We offer

The opportunity to work along side exper ienced professionals who are passionate about humanitarian work, r ecruit ment and sharing their knowledge with you . D uring your internship, you’ll have every opportunity to learn recruitment practices and get to know AzG as an organization, not just within your own team, but across departments and a chance to get to know the internal environment of an international NGO and to learn about medical emergencies around the globe . Of course, we’ll make sure you get the guidance that suits you

• A contract based 40 h ours a week. We support flexible scheduling and allow time off to accommodate exams, lectures, etc... Working hours per week and remote working hours can be discussed and adapted flexibly i n accordance with t h e li n e ma nager .
• You will receive a monthly internship allowance of €400 gross based on a 40-hour workweek. For an internship of less than 40 hours per week, the internship allowance is calculated in proportion to the number of agreed hours (po-rated).
• If y ou do not have an OV- jaarkaart , you will receive c ommuting allowance and work from home allowance (terms and c onditions apply)
• Discounted daily lunch at the office
• W e work with a hybrid model, typically spending three days a week at the office and two days working from home

Application Instructions

• We welcome you to apply directly via our website and upload a letter of motivation + Curriculum Vitae (in English).
• Deadline for application is 19 July 2026 at 23:59 CET.
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