Global Health Fellows Program II
Gender and HIV Intern
Technical Leadership and Research Division, Office of HIV/AIDS, Bureau for Global Health, United States Agency for International Development
Anticipated timeframe: June 2016 – August 2016: Compensated 12 week internship
Location: Washington, DC/Arlington, VA
INT-P5-033
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.
BACKGROUND:
OHA is the focus of HIV/AIDS technical leadership for USAID and has primary responsibility for leading the Agency’s efforts within President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), a multibillion, multifaceted approach to combating the disease in more than 120 countries around the world. In cooperation with the US Department of State’s Office of the US Global AIDS Coordinator, other US Government (USG) partners, international organizations, and nongovernmental organizations, USAID provides global technical leadership on the full range of issues related to HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment; manages numerous research and field support programs; and monitors the impact of the Agency’s HIV/AIDS programs. In this endeavor, USAID works very closely with a range of USG agencies involved in the fight against AIDS, such as the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Defense, and Peace Corps. More information about PEPFAR may be found at: http://www.usaid.gov/what-we-do/global-health.
INTRODUCTION:
The Gender and HIV Intern (Intern) will be assigned to the Technical Leadership and Research Division in the Bureau for Global Health’s (GH) Office of HIV/AIDS (OHA). The Intern will primarily provide research assistance, and may also carry out other GH Bureau-wide duties and collaborative research with other analysts in the Bureau. S/he will focus on addressing gender norms and inequities and their role and impact on health outcomes. S/he will receive technical guidance from the Gender Advisor on the OHA Gender Team as his/her onsite manager and will work closely with the entire Technical Leadership and Research Division and collaborate with the OHA expanded Gender Team and GH Bureau Gender group in relevant activities as appropriate.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Gaining a greater understanding about PEPFAR and international work being done in the area of HIV/AIDS.
- Gaining experience and expertise in the field of gender and HIV.
- Deepening skills in collaboration and coordination within a complex organizational and implementation structure.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assisting in the development and implementation of PEPFAR-supported interagency activities focused on gender norms and inequities, gender-based violence and HIV.
- Preparing literature reviews and other analytical work on one or more critical topics related to gender and HIV, as requested.
- Assisting in other programmatic work in conjunction with GH Bureau Gender Advisors to support the USAID Gender Equality Policy and the integration of gender across the GH portfolio (maternal and child health, family planning, TB etc.).
- Attending program-related events within and outside USAID as requested.
- Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned based on organizational and programming need and/or the Intern’s own interests.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Currently enrolled master’s or other post-bachelor’s degree candidate in public health, international development, or a related field; or, completion of such within the past 12 months.
- Strong writing and analytic skills.
- Experience in research and analysis.
- Demonstrated background and/or interest in gender is preferred.
- US citizenship or US permanent residency required.
COMPENSATION:
$1,690 bi-weekly (exempt, salaried position).
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