Job Summary
The World Health Organization’s Department of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research (SRH) is recruiting for the Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research Internship.
Closing Date: Apr 8, 2024, 11:59:00 PM
- Contractual Arrangement: Intern
- Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): Min 6 weeks to max 24 weeks
- Organization: HQ/SRH Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research
- Schedule: Full-time
Primary Location: Switzerland-Geneva
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About the Internship Programme
The World Health Organization’s Department of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research (SRH) includes the UNDP-UNFPA-UNICEF-WHO-World Bank Special Programme of Research, Development and Research Training in Human Reproduction (HRP).
In 2023, the World Health Organization’s SRH team conducted a comprehensive review of literature on self-care for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) across four countries. Additionally, they engaged in stakeholder consultations within these countries to gather evidence on existing self-care interventions and practices. The intern will be contributing to this evidence generation effort which aims to inform the development of WHO’s implementation guidance on self-care in SRHR.
Under the supervision of the technical officer for Sexual and Reproductive health and research, the intern is assigned the agreed terms of reference:
1. Undertake content mapping on self-care for Sexual and Reproductive Health literature (approximately 60% of work effort):
- Review and finalize the content mapping.
- Develop a draft of key findings.
- Assist in convening internal (within WHO) workshops, meetings, conferences, and events.
2. Contribute to the preparation of a thematic analysis on self-care for SRHR (approximately 40% of work effort):
- Screen full-text articles and extract data on a given theme.
- Conduct content analysis of the extracted information.
- Develop a draft of key findings
Education
Have completed the equivalent of three years of full-time studies in Public Health/Social Sciences at a university or equivalent institution prior to commencing the assignment; AND be enrolled in a course of study at a university or equivalent institution leading to a formal qualification (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).
Skills
Core competencies
- Team-work
- Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
- Communication
All interns should be able to demonstrate the following competencies in line with the WHO core competencies:
- Communicating effectively orally and in writing
- Showing willingness to learn from mistakes
- Producing and delivering quality results
- Working collaboratively with team members
In addition, interns need to be familiar with commonly used computer programmes, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Knowledge of specialized computer programmes related to systematic review, for example, Covidence or Rayyan may be an asset.
Experience
- Previous experience with content mapping and thematic analysis is an asset, but not necessary.
- Demonstrated interest in sexual and reproductive health through academic and professional work or research.
Languages
Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French. Intermediate knowledge of other UN language.
Financial Support/ Stipend
Interns do not receive a salary. They do however receive a living allowance. The allowance depends on the duty station and other external support (grant, scholarships, etc.) received by the intern. In Geneva, the maximum amount of the allowance provided by WHO is CHF 1680 (R35,186) per month.
The exact amount of the living allowance will be calculated for each intern, after selection, based on a legal financial disclosure form that the individual will complete.
In addition, all interns in Geneva will receive a lumpsum of CHF 20 for each working day to buy lunch at WHO campus or elsewhere. WHO also provides all interns with accident and medical insurance coverage.
How to Apply
If selected for a WHO Internship, candidates will be required to provide certified copies of proof of enrolment in an eligible course of studies, a completed WHO medical certificate of fitness for work, and the contact details for reference checks.
Interns are not eligible to take up a consultant or other non-staff contract in WHO for a period of three months following the end of the internship.
Please note that internships at WHO are very competitive and only a small number of applicants will be accepted every year. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
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