Country: United States of America
Closing date: 20 Dec 2017
Global Health Fellows Program II
Family Planning and Non-Health Integration Intern
Policy, Evaluation and Communication Division, Office of Population and Reproductive Health, Bureau for Global Health, United States Agency for International Development
Anticipated timeframe: March 2018 – June 2018: Compensated 3 month internship
Location: Washington, DC/Arlington, VA
INT-P7-030
The Global Health Fellows Program (GHFP-II) is a cooperative agreement implemented and managed by the Public Health Institute in partnership with Global Health Corps, GlobeMed, Management Systems International and PYXERA Global. GHFP-II is supported by the US Agency for International Development (USAID).
GHFP-II’s goal is to improve the effectiveness of USAID health programs by addressing the Agency’s immediate and emerging human capacity needs. The program seeks to accomplish this goal first through the recruitment, placement and support of diverse health professionals at the junior, mid and senior levels. These program participants include fellows, interns, corporate volunteers and Foreign Service National professionals. The program then provides substantial performance management and career development support to participants, including annual working planning assistance, and ensures that professional development opportunities are available.
Looking to the future, GHFP-II also seeks to establish a pool of highly-qualified global health professionals that will ensure the Agency’s ongoing technical leadership and effectiveness. This objective is supported by an extensive outreach program that brings global health opportunities and specialized career advice to a diverse range of interested individuals, with a particular focus on those underrepresented in the field of global health.
BACKGROUND:
The Policy, Evaluation and Communication Division (PEC) of the Office of Population and Reproductive Health (PRH) within the Bureau for Global Health (GH) creates the enabling environment for population and reproductive health (RH). The PEC Division works with partners within USAID and externally to: promote effective population and RH advocacy, policy, financing, and governance (Policy); collect, analyze, and evaluate data for evidence-based decision-making (Evaluation); and develop and implement communication efforts to influence attitudes, norms, and behaviors of beneficiaries and providers (Communication). PRH provides technical leadership, strategic direction, and implementation oversight, support to field missions, partner coordination, and performance tracking for the family planning (FP) component of the US Government’s (USG) Global Health Initiative.
INTRODUCTION:
Based within the PEC Division, the Family Planning and Non-Health Integration Intern (Intern) will contribute to the Family Planning and Non-Health Integration Team in efforts to elevate the advancement of the linkages between population, family planning and other non-health development, including the environment, food security, resilience, economic growth, peace, security and governance.
The Intern will primarily support the Family Planning and Non-Health Integration Working Group to implement a strategic vision for the work. S/he will facilitate and coordinate open communication and technical exchange of best practices, knowledge management and information on integration of family planning and non-health sectors across USAID and external audiences. S/he will receive technical guidance from the Family Planning and Non-Health Integration Working Group, including the Population, Environment and Development (PED) Technical Advisor who will serve as his/her onsite manager.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Developing an understanding of PRH’s efforts to link family planning with non-health sectors, including integrated PED/PHE programing.
- Gaining a greater understanding of the PRH FP-Non Health supported portfolio, including existing partnerships and stakeholders.
- Developing and understanding of various communications tools, strategies and audiences as they apply to integrated FP policy and programing.
- Deepening skills in collaboration and coordination within a complex organizational and implementation structure.
- Participating in professional development activities provided through GHFP-II and USAID (e.g. via technical presentations, meetings, etc.) as agreed upon with on site-manager (5%).
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supporting Knowledge Management of FP and Non-Health Integration information including working with the Population, Environment and Development/Population Health and Environment community to ensure that up-to-date content and information in various communication channels is captured, synthesized, and shared.
- With support from OSM, providing research assistance to identify and document new FP and Non-Health Integration resources and content by conducting web searches and interviews with or surveys of USAID PRH and other staff.
- Supporting dissemination of FP and Non-Health Integration work across USAID and external audiences, including: organizing and promoting events to share work; drafting materials conducting research and synthesis of data and information; and working with the PRH Communications Team to feature and promote FP and Non-Health Integration work through USAID’s web and social media presence.
- Providing responses to data and information requests for FP and Non-Health Integration related inquiries, including compiling and coordinating responses and internal and external requests including reporting requirements.
- Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned based on organizational and programming need and/or the Intern’s own interests.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Currently enrolled master’s or other post-bachelor’s degree candidate in a program related to public health, public policy, environmental science/policy/management, international development, or other related fields; or, completion of such within the past 12 months.
- Experience with conducting desktop research.
- Experience with compiling, producing, and disseminating communications materials is preferred.
- Demonstrated interest and/or work experience in global health and/or international development. Familiarity with FP/RH or health systems strengthening is preferred.
- Demonstrated interest in multi-sectoral approaches to integrated PHE, climate change, resilience, and livelihoods programs.
- Ability to research a broad array of topics, projects, and programs and rapidly analyze, organize and summarize key information.
- Strong interpersonal, analytical, oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to create and deliver effective presentations and demonstrate online resources and tools.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- US citizenship or US permanent residency required.
COMPENSATION:
$1,826 bi-weekly (exempt, salaried position). oNormal>
How to apply:
Detailed information, including an online application and instructions, is available on our website at www.ghfp.net. All applications must be submitted by December 20, 2017 at 5:00 pm eastern time.
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