World Health Organization calls for applications for health security preparedness interns.
The Emergency Preparedness Division contributes to the implementation of the WHO Global Programme of Work and is guided by WHO strategic priorities to “keep the world safe, improve health and serve the vulnerable”. The WHO strategic priorities drive the progress in health toward Universal Health Coverage, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and speak particularly to SDG 3, to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages. The Health Security Preparedness (HSP) department supports Member States in enhancing national preparedness across the IHR core capacities to manage all-hazard risks and emergencies and to build multisectoral approaches for health security. It ensures that WHO supports Member States to build sustainable preparedness capacities and scale up the implementation of the IHR (2005) and support the implementation of the Sendai Framework, the WHO Health Emergency and Disaster Risk Management Framework, the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, and other related global and regional frameworks. HSP works with partners and the broader global health security community to ensure that the most vulnerable communities in all countries are protected from the impact of health emergencies.
Under the supervision of a technical expert in the respective area, the interns will be assigned to the following duties:
- Review the literature and conduct literature surveys
- Conduct policy reviews to contextualize the technical work with up-to-date news and priorities of relevant stakeholders, partners, and Member States
- Undertake web research and data collection on the specific subject area
- Support in providing relevant background considering relevant areas of work of partner organizations.
- Support technical officers in the Director’s Office in note-taking and the preparation of briefing notes, presentations, and communication materials and resources.
- Organize data and documents
- Participate in the development of tools and guidelines
- Assist in drafting, formatting, and editing policy briefs, tool kits, guides/manuals, hand-outs, brochures, and reports
- Assist in organizing workshops, meetings, conferences, events
- Participate in ongoing departmental projects
The purpose of the WHO Internship Programme is to provide an enriching learning experience for students and recent graduates. The Learning Objectives outlined within each internship vacancy is a key component of the programme.
Location:
SwitzerlandBenefits
- A living allowance will be provided by WHO. (The allowance depends on the duty station and other external support (grants, scholarships, etc.) received by the intern.)
- A lump sum of CHF 15 for each working day to buy lunch at the WHO campus or elsewhere.
- WHO also provides all interns with the accident and medical insurance coverage.
Eligibilities
- Must have completed the equivalent of three years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution prior to commencing the assignment.
- Must be enrolled in a course of study at a university or equivalent institution leading to a formal qualification in Public Policy, International Relations, Development Studies, or Public Health. (Applicants who have already graduated may also qualify for consideration provided that they apply to the internship within six months after completion of their formal qualification.)
- Must have effective oral and written communication skills.
- Have the willingness to learn from mistakes
- Must be able to produce and deliver quality results
- Have the ability to work collaboratively with team members
- Must be familiar with commonly used computer programs, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. (Knowledge of specialized computer programs, for example, statistical software such as XLStat may be an advantage.)
- Must have experience in research and/or drafting reports and/or development of policy reviews and briefs.
- Must have experience in the field of health emergency preparedness, through academic work or research
- Must have knowledge and understanding of national government structures in health and policy development.
- Expert knowledge of English is essential.
- Intermediate knowledge of French and other UN languages is desirable.
Application Process
Applications have to be made through the official online application form.
Application Deadline: April 8, 2023
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