INTERN PROJECT MANAGEMENT

🎓 Are you a student or recent graduate in Côte d’Ivoire looking to gain hands-on experience in the humanitarian sector ? Join the MSF WaCA NextGen Talent Program and take the first step toward a meaningful and impactful career!

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) – West and Central Africa (WaCA) is part of a global medical humanitarian movement. We provide emergency medical care to people affected by crises. As the first MSF HQ based in Africa, MSF WaCA values local talent, innovation, and proactive engagement.

About the WaCA NextGen Talent Program

This program offers students and recent graduates in Côte d’Ivoire a chance to contribute to MSF WaCA’s mission through structured internships at our Abidjan HQ. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, receive mentorship, and be part of real humanitarian projects.

Diversity & Inclusion at the Heart of Our Recruitment

Female candidates who meet the requirements are strongly encouraged to apply.
Because diversity is our strength, and inclusion drives everything we do.

👉 Why Join ?

·       Gain practical experience in an international humanitarian organization

·       Receive coaching and mentorship

·       Work in a dynamic, diverse, and inclusive environment

·       Receive a monthly allowance and insurance coverage

We Are Looking for: INTERN PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Department: Information System

Direct Manager:  Information System Program & PMO Lead

Assigned Mentor: PMO Lead

Working %: 100%

Position Based in: Abidjan, HQ

Type of Contract: Fixed-Term Internship Contract under Ivorian law; (3) months Renewable

Position to be filled: As soon as possible

Your Role in the team

Context of the position

As part of the structuring of the Information System department, the Project Office (PMO) and the continuous improvement of our IS processes, we are looking for a Project Management Intern. Under the supervision of the IS Program and PMO Lead, you will actively participate in the implementation of our governance framework and support the deployment of cross-functional technological projects for the entire organization.

Main missions

1.        Support for the structuring and governance of the PMO

§  Participate in the drafting and updating of PMO policies (methodological framework, resource management, prioritization criteria).

§  Assist in the animation and optimization of the Intake Portal to ensure smooth processing of new needs.

§  Help enrich the Business Case of requests that arrive at the Intake Portal

§  Contribute to the creation of project management templates and artifacts aligned with industry standards (PMI, Agile).

§  Participate in the implementation and maintenance of the PMO's documentary library (repositories, guides, policies).

2.        Support for cross-functional IS projects

§  Assist in the management of cross-functional IS projects by participating in the collection of needs from the various departments and benchmarks of solutions adapted to the needs collected in accordance with MSF standards

§  Assist in the documentation and monitoring of projects within the scope of the Project Office's portfolio

§  Provide support on the standard project management cycle, documentation, handover and change management

§  Contributes to the identification and monitoring of risks and dependencies between projects in the portfolio.

§  Participate in project meetings and ensure the drafting of minutes and the follow-up of actions.

3.        Monitoring and Reporting

§  Prepare materials for steering committees and kick-off meetings.

§  Ensure the updating of portfolio monitoring dashboards.

§  Document the lessons learned at the end of the project.

§  Contribute to the production of the monthly reporting of the IS portfolio for the management.

Who can apply ?

•          Final-year undergraduate or graduate students based in Côte d’Ivoire.

•          Recent graduates (within the past year)

•          Students based in Cote d’Ivoire.

Qualifications & Professional experience required

§  Master’s student (Bac+4/5) in Information Systems Management, Project Management, or Engineering School.

Your Superpowers

§  Methodological knowledge: Strong interest in IT project and service management frameworks (PMI, Agile, ITIL 4 standards).

§  Tools: Theoretical knowledge or first experience with project management tools and ProjeQtOr, OpenProject, Jira tec ....

§  Interpersonal skills: Excellent ability to synthesize, rigor, and interpersonal skills to interact with technical and business contacts (HR, Finance, etc.).

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At MSF, every talent matters!
We offer internship opportunities that are fair and inclusive, with no discrimination based on gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, geographical origin, disability, or any other factor.

Deadline: 26th April 2026 18:00 GMT
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.