Such desk research on a very topical area of interest will give the intern exposure to a range of issues MSF (and the humanitarian sector at large) is confronted to in its daily work in the field. It is an opportunity to learn about the various ethical dimensions of humanitarian action, as well as to gain insight into specific provisions of IHL.

• Perform a literature review from which to support an analysis of how the use of AI has changed and will continue changing military decision-making in ways that could affect the work of humanitarian organisations like MSF.
• Identify transformative applications of AI-supported systems in the humanitarian sector, as well as the unique risks they pose both from a legal and an ethical viewpoint, for example in terms of preserving time and space for human deliberation, or in terms of mitigating civilian harm.
• Explore specific applications of AI-decision-support systems which could serve to replicate or exacerbate unlawful or otherwise harmful effects of targeting methodologies and other warring policies that do not comply with IHL.
• Highlight other organisations’ approaches to these issues and explore their applicability to MSF’s modus operandi.
• Produce a summary report about the main implications and issues at stake for MSF.

• Have a tripartite internship agreement
• Master’s degree, in progress, in international relations, political science, public affairs, or equivalent
• Keen interest in humanitarian action
• Excellent research and writing skills, with an ability to summarise
• Fluent in both English and French
• Command of usual computer tools (MS Office, 365)
• Autonomy, flexibility and team spirit
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment.