Job Description
Creative Intern - Communication Department
MSF South Asia
ABOUT US
Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural and man-made disasters and exclusion from healthcare in more than 70 countries. MSF offers assistance to people based on need and irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation.
Job Description
Internship Details: Provides support to the Communications Department with a particular focus on graphic design and digital content production. Assists in the creation of visual materials for social media, campaigns, and other communication activities, including graphics, reels, shorts videos, and longer-form content, using Canva and Adobe Creative Suite such as Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and Illustrator.
Learning Opportunities
- Gain hands-on experience in stakeholder relations and communications within an international humanitarian organization.
- Learn to use event management processes and tools.
- Observe the planning and strategizing of campaigns.
- Understand the principles of humanitarian work and network with internationally experienced humanitarians.
- Learn concepts of pre-bunking, digital verification, disinformation narrative analysis, and case resolution.
Responsibilities
- Provides support to various Communication department activities such as Creative, Campaign, Media, and Administration activities.
Location
MSF South Asia HQ, Colombo, Office, M2M VERANDA Offices, 34, W A D Ramanayake Mawatha, Colombo 02
Work Timing
Monday - Friday, 9 am – 5.30 pm
REQUIREMENTS
- Excellent knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Premiere Pro.
- Currently enrolled or graduated in a degree programme in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field.
- Familiarity with and passion for humanitarian work.
- Adaptive, collaborative, strong organizational skills.
BENEFITS
- Allowance of LKR 2500/- per day worked
- Free lunch
- 25% WFH
How to Apply
Submit a CV and cover letter (Combined in one PDF/Word Document) to MSF - Creative Intern (Communication Department) in Colombo.
Application Deadline: 26 October 2026
