EngenderHealth paid Internship w/CHAMPION program in Tanzania

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February 3rd, 2012

TITLE: International Program Intern
PROJECT: CHAMPION (Channeling Men’s Positive Involvement in a National HIV/AIDS Response)
REPORTS TO: Senior Technical Advisor – Gender, Policy & Advocacy

EngenderHealth works to improve the health and well-being of people in the poorest communities of the world. We do this by sharing our expertise in sexual and reproductive health and transforming the quality of health care. We promote gender equity, advocate for sound practices and policies, and inspire people to assert their rights to better, healthier lives. Working in partnership with local organizations, we adapt our work in response to local needs.

CHAMPION Project (Channeling Men’s Positive Involvement in a National HIV/AIDS Response) Project which seeks to increase positive male involvement in HIV and reproductive health, is funded by USAID and led by EngenderHealth. The project is implemented in ten regions throughout Tanzania, with the main office located in Dar es Salaam. CHAMPION invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill in the International Program Intern post based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. This position is open to international candidates only.

Terms of Reference:
Assist in developing, designing, and implementing operational research for social and behavior change communication interventions. In particular, the selected candidate will assist with: o Operational assessments to mount a multi-sectoral response to gender-based violence in Iringa, Mbeya and Dar es Salaam; o Process evaluation of CHAMPION’s curriculum for couples to improve the quality of their relationships and communication on issues related to sexual and reproductive health.
Document and disseminate CHAMPION activities and outcomes, including but not limited to: o Writing policy and technical briefs on any of the above research and evaluation results, as well as CHAMPION’s baseline assessment; o Documenting best practices and success stories from CHAMPION’s implementation experience; o Compiling, editing or writing advocacy communication materials.
Assist in organizing and facilitating trainings on gender, gender analysis and GBV in relation to HIV programming for government, media and NGO partners.
Assist in facilitating MenEngage advocacy network meetings and learning events.
Conduct literature searches related to gender, HIV/AIDS, reproductive health, and social and behavior change communication.
Carry out other duties, as needed and assigned.

Qualifications and skills required:
 A demonstrated commitment to positive social change as well as a personal and professional commitment to gender equity and positive health for all
 Progress toward a Masters or other advanced degree in a health-related field such as public health, demography, or development studies (courses in health communications, research, or HIV/RH a plus)
 Strong oral and written English communication skills; Kiswahili skills a plus
 Minimum of six months of experience with HIV and/or reproductive health in a developing country setting or in the U.S.
 Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs and data analysis
 Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
 Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
 Leadership, networking, and team work experience
 Professional experience with gender issues in reproductive health and HIV prevention

A stipend will be provided to the successful candidate.
How to apply:

To Apply:
Please visit the careers page at www.engenderhealth.org to submit you details online by February 13th, 2012. All internship applications must be accompanied by the following:
 A copy of your current CV with 3 references
 A one-page statement of 5 expectations/objectives you desire to achieve as a result of participating in the internship program and also the period for which you will be available for the internship program.

EngenderHealth is an equal opportunity employer