MSF Internship 2025: Donor Acquisition and Marketing Role

| By Shosha Mpofu

Filed in: VACANCIES  

Company: Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders)
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Remuneration: R5000 monthly stipend, 100% medical aid contribution, transport and cell phone allowance
Closing Date: 2nd September 2025

Introduction

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, is a world-renowned humanitarian organization that provides essential medical care to vulnerable communities affected by crises worldwide. MSF South Africa is offering an exciting opportunity for aspiring professionals to gain hands-on experience through the Donor Acquisition and Marketing Internship, starting on 1st October 2025 in Johannesburg.

This internship is designed for graduates passionate about marketing, fundraising, and humanitarian work. It equips interns with the knowledge and skills needed to contribute meaningfully to donor acquisition strategies while supporting MSF’s life-saving mission.

What is Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) South Africa: Donor Acquisition and Marketing Internship?

The Donor Acquisition and Marketing Internship is a 12-month paid training opportunity aimed at developing future professionals in fundraising and marketing within the non-profit sector. Interns will work closely with the Donor Acquisition and Marketing Manager, gaining valuable exposure to:

  • Fundraising strategies across multiple channels
  • Donor engagement and acquisition processes
  • Marketing campaign development and execution
  • Cross-functional collaboration within a leading humanitarian organization

This role provides a chance to contribute to sustainable donor growth and directly support MSF’s mission to deliver medical aid based on need, regardless of race, religion, or political affiliation.

Minimum Requirements

  • Recently completed degree in Marketing, Communications, Fundraising, Business, or related fields
  • Basic knowledge of marketing channels and donor engagement strategies
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Passion for humanitarian causes and commitment to MSF principles
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (CRM system knowledge such as Salesforce is an advantage)
  • Willingness to learn data analysis and project management fundamentals
  • Previous volunteering experience in fundraising or marketing is desirable

Role Responsibility

Strategy, Planning, and Organizing

  • Support in developing and implementing donor acquisition strategies
  • Assist in creating annual acquisition plans and budgets
  • Contribute to mapping donor journeys and improving donor experiences

Marketing

  • Support project management for advertising across TV, radio, print, digital, and mobile channels
  • Help design marketing materials for campaigns, including direct mail, press inserts, and digital content
  • Assist in emergency campaign coordination, tracking budgets and material development

Results and Quality Orientation

  • Support budget monitoring and income reporting
  • Collect and analyze data to assess program effectiveness
  • Prepare campaign performance reports while ensuring privacy compliance

Teamwork and Collaboration

  • Work closely with the Digital Marketing team and other fundraising units
  • Ensure integrated and effective campaign execution

Organization and Compliance

  • Assist with compliance in line with government regulations and data protection laws (e.g., PoPIA)
  • Contribute to privacy and security reviews for donor acquisition

Initiative and Innovation

  • Research emerging fundraising and marketing opportunities
  • Support testing of innovative ideas and maintain professional networks

Skills and Attributes

  • Commitment to MSF’s humanitarian principles
  • Analytical thinking and results-driven mindset
  • Strong planning, organizing, and time management skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a team
  • Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
  • Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving abilities

Remuneration & Resources

  • Monthly Stipend: R5000
  • 100% Medical Aid Contribution
  • Transport Allowance
  • Cell Phone Allowance
  • Access to workspace, computer, internet, and stationery

Duration & Application

Additional Information

MSF South Africa is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Applications are encouraged from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, or other diversity factors. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of recruitment.


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