DC-Based, Spring Internship with Global Health Fellows: Population and Reproductive Health Communications-Apply by December 1st!
Global Health Fellows Program II
Population and Reproductive Health Communications Intern
Office of Population and Reproductive Health, Bureau for Global Health, United States Agency for International Development
Anticipated timeframe: February 2015 – May 2015: Compensated 12 week internship
Location: Washington, DC
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The Global Health Fellows Program (GHFP-II) is a five year 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.
INTRODUCTION:
USAID advances and supports rights based voluntary family planning and reproductive health programs in more than 45 countries across the globe. As the largest bilateral donor, USAID’s work in family planning is highly visible throughout the United States Government (USG) and international community. USAID’s public affairs and communications efforts are, therefore, a critical component of USAID’s involvement. They inform internal and external audiences – including key decision makers like the U.S. Congress – about USAID’s objectives and progress.
The Population and Reproductive Health Communications Intern will be assigned to the Front Office of the Office of Population and Reproductive Health (PRH). The PRH Office provides technical leadership, strategic direction, implementation oversight and support to field missions, as well as partner coordination and performance tracking for the family planning component of the USG’s Global Health Initiative. The Intern will coordinate with technical teams across the office and draft success stories, fact sheets, and blog posts related to USAID’s family planning programs. These documents will be featured on www.usaid.gov and used for external events. The Intern will also have the opportunity to craft content and strategize new ideas for engaging audiences on USAID’s social media channels. This position receives day to day guidance from the Senior Technical Advisor for External Affairs as well as the Communications Advisor as his/her onsite manager.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Gaining a greater understanding of how to communicate successes in family planning and reproductive health programs.
• Gaining experience in communicating technical terms and ideas in easily understandable language.
• Gaining a better understanding on writing for different forms of print and online communications.
• Deepening skills in collaboration and coordination within a complex organizational and implementation structure.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Working with USAID technical teams and partner organizations to gather materials and write success stories and fact sheets.
• Organizing visual elements (photos, b-roll) for use on social media and future projects.
• Assisting in documenting, organizing, and managing knowledge/content generated.
• Working with key USAID staff to review content.
• Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned based on organizational and programming need and/or the Intern’s own interests.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Currently enrolled senior in a bachelor’s degree program; or, completion of such a program within the past 24 months.
• Demonstrated experience working in communications and/or global health programs is preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Programs and managing social media channels (Twitter, Facebook).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel internationally.
• US citizenship or US permanent residency required.
COMPENSATION:
$15.52 per hour (non-exempt, hourly wage position)
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 Monday, December 1, 2014 at 5:00 pm eastern time.
