United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs - Integrated Regional Information Networks (IRIN)

Closing date: 31 Mar 2010
Location: Switzerland - Geneva

The Global Fund

Closing date: 31 Mar 2010
Location: Switzerland - Geneva

Role Summary & Key results expected

Under the overall supervision of the Operational Policy Manager and guidance of the Operational Policy Officers, the intern will be responsible for:

• Mapping the current picture with regard to initiatives that require Country Programs engagement; and
• Working with relevant teams to develop a mechanism for Country Programs inputs into these.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

1. Identify and put together a list of, description of and participants in:

• All the big initiatives i.e. Health Systems Strengthening, Technical Assistance, National Strategy Applications, Affordable Medicines Facility for malaria, Aid Effectiveness, Grant Consolidation, Country Coordination Mechanism dashboard etc.;
• All currently active Working Groups; and
• Small (ad-hoc) initiatives e.g. Data Quality Strategy, Monitoring & Evaluation Systems Strengthening etc.

2. Describe the current mechanisms (systems) for Country Programs input with a focus on:

• How Country Programs as a cluster and individuals within Country Programs (e.g. Fund Portfolio Managers) can get involved;
• How to provide such input on behalf of the cluster; and
• How to get feedback

3. Develop and finalize a portal that has all the information generated through 1 and 2 above; and

4. Present the portal to Country Programs cluster (and others)

5. As needed, supports implementation of specific tasks and contributes to other work streams related to operational policy and strategic initiatives

Qualifications and Membership

Essential:

• Working towards an advanced degree in Public Health, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Management or related field.

Desirable:

• Completed a Masters Degree in the fields above within the last 6 months. Knowledge of Global Health Initiatives

Experience

Essential:

• Some experience or exposure in research methods

Desirable:

• Involvement/work with Global Health issues as part of Studies or previous internship

Technical skills and competencies

Skills:

• Strong project management skills with the ability to plan, organize, coordinate and implement work inputs from several sources and manage the delivery of multiple tasks
• Analytical and communication skills are required
• Strong writing skills
• High proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Core Competencies:

• Gathering Information
• Solution-Oriented Analysis
• Communicating Effectively
• Promoting Team Work
• Results - Oriented

Languages

An excellent knowledge of English and preferably a good working knowledge of French or one of the following: Arabic, Chinese, Russian, and Spanish. Knowledge of other languages an asset.

CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT

Interns are employed by and are subject to the terms and conditions of the Internship Program of the Global Fund. A summary of eligibility and allowances;

Eligibility:

• At least 20 years of age on the date of application
• Pursuing a recognized educational programme in fields related to the Global Fund’s activities, leading to a formal university qualification/degree; and
• Have completed at least two years of studies at University-level, or equivalent, prior to commencing an internship; or
• Completed their qualification/degree within a six-month period prior to their application, unless she/he has to complete obligatory military service after completion of their studies, in which case the six-month period will start at the end of their military service;
• Are medically fit to take up an internship with the Global Fund;
• Have the required linguistic skills to work in the Global Fund; and
• Have not previously participated in a Global Fund internship program.

Allowances and Benefits:

• Stipend of CHF 2, 000.00 per month
• The Global Fund will cover the costs for travel for the intern to come to Geneva. Travel costs for accompanying family members shall not be met by the Global Fund.
• Interns are responsible for obtaining the necessary passport and visa or other documents required for entering Switzerland and for arranging accommodation.
• Interns will be covered under the health insurance scheme operated by the Global Fund.

Duration: 3 months

The Global Fund is a foundation established under the laws of Switzerland enjoying certain privileges and immunities in Switzerland pursuant to a Headquarters Agreement concluded between the Swiss Federal Council and the Global Fund on 13 December 2004.

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