Msc Scholarships - Health of Aquatic Resources: Trahesa Norhed Norad Project 2014 – 2018

Background 

In Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA) there is a documented knowledge gap at higher education institutions related to fish health and environmental stressors. This includes lack of understanding of aetiologies, diagnostics and prophylaxis of fish diseases. Lack of knowledge hampers the economic development of aquaculture and fisheries industries in the region, precludes evidencebased policies and decision-making from governments and also has societal implication for the development of aquatic resources-dependent communities. There is also a need to build competence in fish and environmental health to monitor and protect wild freshwater and marine fish populations which are essential for food security and food safety in the region. Furthermore, the quality of fish products and the level of man-made chemical pollutants and biotoxins have implications to human health, sustainable utilization of resources and environmental conservation. Capacity building in these fields is required to ensure an expanded, qualified workforce in institutions with solid research capabilities that can educate and train competent resource persons who will meet tomorrow’s development challenges related to production of quality high-value protein in the aquatic environment. 

Project Goal and Intended Outcome 

Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), in collaboration with the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), Makerere University (MU), University of Nairobi (UoN), University of Zambia (UNZA) and the University of Dar es Salaam’s - Institute of Marine Sciences (IMS) in Zanzibar is undertaking a collaborative research project entitled “Capacity Building for Training and Research in Aquatic and Environmental Health in Eastern and Southern Africa (TRAHESA)”. The project is supported by the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD) under the Norwegian Programme for Capacity Building in Higher Education and Research for Development (NORHED). The goal of the project is to strengthen education and research capacity in aquatic and environmental health in Eastern and Southern Africa. The project intends to achieve the above through training of human resources at both masters and PhD levels while generating the information to fill the knowledge gap. 

Call for Applications 

We are pleased to announce a call for applications for 10 MSc scholarships within the field of health of aquatic resources. The aim of the scholarships is to support training of local scholars at Masters degree level. Selected MSc candidates will register as full time students at Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) in Tanzania where they will undertake the course work for one year before returning to their home countries for research under the supervision of the partner Universities implementing the TRAHESA project.

The distribution of positions is as follows:

• Tanzania Sokoine University of Agriculture, in Tanzania (2-positions) Institute of Marine Sciences, University of Dar es Salaam in Zanzibar, (2-positions)
• Uganda Makerere University in Uganda (2-positions) 
• Kenya University of Nairobi in Kenya (2-positions) 
• Zambia University of Zambia (2-positions)

Eligibility 

i. Holders of Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Medicine (BVM), Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Fish Health and Safety related fields or other equivalent degree in relevant fields in natural and environmental sciences. 

ii. Having admission or evidence of submitted application documents for admission to pursue MSc in “Health of Aquatic Resources" at SUA in 2016/17 Academic year. 

iii. Highly motivated individuals to develop a scientific career and capability to complete MSc studies within the prescribed time frame (2 years). iv. Interested in undertaking research in health of aquatic resources. 

v. Not already enrolled in a sponsored MSc programme. 

vi. Willingness to work in a team and a strong ambition to accomplish the research goals of the project.

vii. Good academic records /transcripts. viii. Excellent communication skills.

ix. Good command of spoken and written English. 

x. Perspectives on future use of MSc skills for teaching, research and extension; as well as for self employment under the Private sector. 

xi. Full time availability from October 2016 for a period of 2 years. 

How to apply 

Potential candidates are hereby invited to submit an application letter, curriculum vitae, academic transcripts and certificates, 2 names of academic referees whereby at least one of them being the immediate work supervisors, and a one page concept note. The concept note should contain an outline of the rationale for the proposed study, objectives, methodological approach and expected outputs. Applications MUST reach focal persons in the respective Institutions and Countries by 21st August 2016. Successful applicants will be notified by 31st August 2016. 

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. The positions are only available to applicants from Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya and Zambia for the respective positions in the partner universities in those countries. 

Applications should be submitted to focal persons in respective institutions whose contact details are shown below: 

1. Prof. Robinson Mdegela; E-mail: rmdegela2012@gmail.com / mdegela@suanet.ac.tz for 2 positions at Sokoine University of Agriculture. 
2. Prof. Denis Byarugaba; E-mail: dkb@covab.mak.ac.ug for 2 positions at Makerere University.
3. Prof. Paul Mbuthia; E-mail: pgmbuthia@uonbi.ac.ke for 2 positions at University of Nairobi. 
4. Dr. Aviti Mmochi; E-mail: mmochi@ims.udsm.ac.tz / mmochi2003@yahoo.co.uk for 2 positions at the Institute of Marine Sciences. 
5. Dr. Kaampwe Muzandu: E-mail: kmuzandu@unza.zm for 2 positions at University of Zambia. 

All applications MUST be copied to the Project Coordinator in the South; Prof. Robinson Mdegela; Email: rmdegela2012@gmail.com and the Coordinator in the North; Prof. Stephen Mutoloki; stephen.mutoloki@nmbu.no 

Responsibilities 

The MSc fellows’ tasks will be to study and report on their selected research questions within the context of this project by methods depending on the area of research. The interconnected substudies will require intensive interaction with the programme leader, research collaborators, supervisors, and other MSc and PhD students in the programme. The progress of the MSc fellows’ work will be evaluated annually or as will be deemed necessary by the Supervisors and/ or Project Coordinators. It is expected that each of the MSc fellows will publish at least one paper from his/her research work in international peer reviewed journals. 

Financial matters 

The fellowship will cover tuition fees, a monthly stipend and research costs based on successful deliverables. 

Further Contacts 

More information on the project can be obtained from: 

Professor Robinson Mdegela 

TRAHESA Project Coordinator 

Department of Veterinary Medicine and Public Health 

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine 

Sokoine University of Agriculture 

P. O. Box 3021, Morogoro, Tanzania 

Tel: +255 754 371 628 

Email: rmdegela2012@gmail.com

Program Specialist - HACT, (NOC), For Tanzanian nationals only

Job no: 497927

Work type: Fixed Term Staff
Location: Tanzania,United Republic
Categories: Programme Management

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.

For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

Purpose of the Position

You will coordinate and manage the programme commitment of a medium size country programme with a broad range of projects, including programme/project formulation, design, planning and management, with the goal of achieving UNICEF's Organizational priorities.

You will ensure that area or country programmes are supported by knowledge management through data collection and analysis and complete, accurate reporting, and will help prepare the Situation Analysis. You will administer a consistent and transparent monitoring system; help analyze country level socio-political-economic trends and their implications for ongoing programmes and projects; and assist in establishing programme work plans. You will also undertake field visits to monitor and assess programme implementation.

Key Function, accountabilities and related duties/tasks:

• Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
• Ensure Annual HACT Assurance Plan developed and approved
• Ensure HACT assurance activities organized and implemented as planned
• Review and use of HACT reports
• Review PCA documents and ensure PRC meetings conducted
• Programme Planning, Budgeting and Monitoring
• Networking and inter-agency partnership
• Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

1.  Ensure Annual HACT Assurance Plan developed and approved Coordinate and contribute to development, documentation and reporting of HACT assurance plan, facilitate planning and priority setting of HACT activities for Programme sections, Provide technical and operational guidance throughout the process by administering technical, operational and administrative transactions and coordinate preparation of related materials/documentations to ensure the incorporation of HACT into the country programme. Oversee and contribute to the preparation of micro assessment and assurance plans for the office Coordinate preparation of information on shared implementing partners to facilitate joint planning and execution of micro assessments and audits in line with the UNICEF HACT Procedure.

2.  Ensure HACT assurance activities organized and implemented as planned Exercise effective technical leadership in implementation of HACT assurance plan in the office Serve as reference person on HACT implementation in the office. Provide technical support to ensure that the Office has evidence-based information, as per the assurance plan, to assess whether progress reported by partners is in accordance with work plans and that resources provided by UNICEF are safeguarded Provide guidance on execution of HACT activities undertaken by external service providers through scheduling, arranging briefings and related administrative needs to ensure service providers have appropriate and comprehensive information for effective and efficient completion of assignments. Guide and coordinate the spot check process of implementing partners in the office Coordinate and contribute to the preparation of HACT implementation status report in InSight through collation of implementation information from relevant CO colleagues. Contribute to development and monitoring of implementation of CO HACT related SOPs and internal procedures, including for escalation of issues identified through assurance activities.

3.  Review and use of HACT reports Monitor and oversee the recording and updating of risk ratings of implementing partners in VISION through review of the Vendor Master and provision of relevant information to appropriate colleagues in the CO. Provide technical guidance on establishment of a central repository for HACT decisions, documentation and reports to provide timely and current information to facilitate implementation of HACT in the CO. Coordinate and oversee the review assessments and programme assurance reports to identify areas of weaknesses related to the implementation of HACT and keep supervisor/partners informed of findings for timely action and/or intervention. Contribute to quarterly reporting of HACT assurance activities to Regional office Advise senior management when special audits may be required

4.  Review PCA documents and Ensure PRC meetings conducted Act as PRC secretariat and ensure PRC/PCA meeting are organized as scheduled Play oversight role in risk assessing PCAs from a HACT perspective Ensure that CSO partnership administration is in conformity with UNICEF policy and procedures Oversee the timely distribution of relevant documentation to PRC members Contribute to documenting Part 3 (PRC Review and Recommendation) of the PRC Submission, Review and Approval form(Annex G) and ensure and correctness and completeness is accordingly made Ensuring electronic versions of PCAs, [SSFAs if applicable], Programme documents, PCA amendments submitted to PRC are maintained in a shared drive that is accessible to all staff involved with programme management

5.  Programme Planning, Budgeting and Monitoring Work closely with the Monitoring Specialist on programme implementation issues Support the coordination of programme visits, planning, implementation and reporting of HACT activities including inputting the reports in the systems (eHACT, eTools). Undertakes field visits to monitor and assess programme implementation and decides on required corrective action. Ensure UNICEF support is harmonized with GoT systems i.e. annual MTEF Projections and commitments timely consolidated, shared with Ministry of Finance and IPs; ensure UNICEF Projections and commitments are timely entered in the GoT Aid Management Platform (AMP) system Ensure financial flows/disbursement to Partners including DCTs are effected on timely manner Provide technical support in monitoring DCT management for the office. Communicate and follow with relevant Programme sections to ensure timely liquidation of DCTs

6.  Networking, Partnership and inter-agency collaboration Provide technical information and operational support to implementing partners, UN system partners and other stakeholders in the CO on the implementation of HACT to reinforce UN/CO harmonization and coordination. Build and sustain effective close working partnerships with government counterparts and national stakeholders through active sharing of HACT information and knowledge to facilitate/build their capacity for implementing HACT. Participate in appropriate inter-agency meetings/events to facilitate and promote sharing of information, knowledge, experiences and best practice and enhance coordination of activities in line with the UNICEF HACT Procedure. Interact regularly with other country offices and the Regional Office on HACT issues. Collaborate with the Operations Section to establish and maintain sound internal controls supportive of programming endeavors and to coordinate financial and supply management requirements and accountability

7.  Knowledge management and capacity building Identify, synthesize and share lessons learned from HACT and its implementation for integration into broader knowledge development planning and management efforts. ·  Identify, synthesize and share lessons learned and best practice in the implementation of HACT Contribute to design and implementation of capacity development strategy/initiatives for implementing partners which can be supported by UNICEF through identification of common weaknesses in financial and procurement management from review of micro assessment and assurance activity reports of high and significant risk partners. Contribute to design and implementation of capacity development strategy/initiatives for CO staff to ensure that staff has knowledge and skills to fulfill their responsibilities under HACT. Provide government authorities with technical supports and guidance to plan and organize training programmes for the purpose of capacity building and programme sustainability Ensure the building or reinforcing of the commitment and institutional capacities of the national and local partners starting with taking a strategic approach to the identification of these partners and partnerships 8. Impact of Results The effective support provided by the Programme Specialist (HACT) L3 to the careful planning and effective implementation of the HACT activities directly impacts on programme execution and delivery of sustainable results and promote national ownership and accountability for programme resources.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate 

• A Master's Degree in Development Studies, International Development, Programme/Project Management, Business Administration, Financial Management, Economics, and Auditing or other relevant field is required
• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in programme/project development and management or financial planning, management and oversight or related field at the international and/or in a developing country is required. Relevant experience in program/project financial monitoring and evaluation in a UN system agency or organization is an asset.
• Background/familiarity with emergency situations
• Fluency in English and local working language of the duty

Competencies of Successful Candidate

Core competencies

•  Communication (II)
• Working with people (II)
• Drive for results (II)

Core Values

• Commitment
• Diversity and inclusion
• Integrity

Functional Competencies:

•  Formulating strategies and concepts (II)
• Analyzing (II)
• Applying technical expertise (II)
• Learning and researching (II)
• Planning and organizing (II)

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.

Advertised: 20 Jul 2016 E. Africa Standard Time
Applications close: 10 Aug 2016 E. Africa Standard Time
 Click here to Apply now
Source: jobs.unicef.org

Programme Assistant, (GS6), For Tanzanian nationals only

Job no: 496862
Work type: Fixed Term Staff
Location: Tanzania,United Republic
Categories: Support: Programme

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.

For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments

Purpose of the Position

Under the supervision and guidance of the Child Protection Specialist, - UNICEF Tanzania, the incumbent supports the implementation , monitoring and reporting as per the Child Justice Work Plan signed between partners and UNICEF.

Key Expected Results

• Provided Admistrative support to project officer with up to date monthly work plans and travel plans in timely manner and facilitated project implementation.
• Provided the project teams with required all logistical support for implementation including timely availability of transportation for field work.
• Availed the supplies required by the different project components plus other contracting services as required.
• Provide all documentation required for implementation of project activities based on direct payment modalities and up to date filling system in place.
• Provided timely direct cash payment to project stakeholder are required in field during implementation of the project.
• Process and ensure timely payment of contractors, consultants and other third party stakeholders.
• Funds for the project implementation is available and accessibly as required and safely kept with proper accounting records.
• Participate in regular project implementation and monitoring visit to end-users.
• Documented lessons learnt for project implementation especially on direct payment modalities for improved services delivery and replication to other projects.
• Complied project narrative and financial reports on monthly ,quarterly ,bi-annual and annual reports

Key Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks

• Take overall responsibility for provision of all admistrative support required by the project officers implementing child Justice project ( including consolidating work and travel plans, drafting Travel authorization request for approval and security clearance)
• Take responsibility for the organization of the logistics required for project implementation (including LTA for transportation request and payments ),
• Follow up on procurement of supplies as well as other services to be provide by the project.
• Collect all required documentations for effective direct payment modalities transactions for the Programme and maintains up to date records and filing systems.
• Process all direct payment to partners (e.g. Participants DSA during of training sessions in field …)
• Take financial responsibilities and accountabilities over project finances including custody of petty cash for the project.
• Draft and finalize letters, note for the records and memos and other correspondences to government and other IPs and also to UNICEF country Office in Dar es Salaam.
• Participate in regular field visits to monitor progress over implementation of activities as per the AWP.
• Undertakes project data collection and documentation of lessons learnt for informing the project on best practices for replication.
• Contributes to project reporting on monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual reporting of project results in UNICEF.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

• Completion of secondary Education preferably supplemented with University courses in accounting, procurement and logistic or other relevant field in the area of project management.
• A minimum of Six years of professional work experience at regional level or organizational level including experience in supporting the justice sector organs.
• Be highly motivated, organized and task-oriented person, someone with good knowledge of Vision and UNICEF Policies and Procedures including HACT and FACE shall be added advantage.
• Drive for results, ability to work under pressure with short deadlines
• Ability to multi-task
• Good project management skills.
• Good negotiating and communication skills
• Experience and knowledge of UN system or NGO's
• Good interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work in team.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills;
• Good ability to work in multicultural environment;
• Fluency in English and in the local language of the duty station required.

Competencies of Successful Candidate

Core Values

• Commitment
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Integrity

Core competencies

• Communication
• Working with People
• Drive for Results

Functional Competencies

• Analyzing
• Applying technical expertise
• Planning and organizing
• Following Instructions and Procedures

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified Tanzanian female and male candidates to apply online.

Application close: August 05, 2016 E. Africa Standard Time

Advertised: 20 Jul 2016 E. Africa Standard Time
Applications close: 05 Aug 2016 E. Africa Standard Time

 Click here to Apply now

Source: http://jobs.unicef.org

Global Health Fellows Program - Family Planning Communications Intern

Organization: Global Health Fellows Program
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 02 Aug 2016
Global Health Fellows Program II

Family Planning Communications Intern

Policy, Evaluation and Communication Division, Office of Population and Reproductive Health, Bureau for Global Health, United States Agency for International Development

Anticipated timeframe: October 2016 – January 2016: Compensated 12 week internship

Location: Washington, DC/Arlington, VA

INT-P5-047

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:

The Policy, Evaluation and Communication Division (PEC) of the Office of Population and Reproductive Health (PRH) in the Bureau for Global Health, creates an enabling environment for sexual and reproductive health (RH) initiatives. PEC works with partners within USAID and externally to: promote effective sexual and RH advocacy, policy, financing, and governance (Policy); collect, analyze, and evaluate data for evidence-based decision making (Evaluation); and develop and implement communication efforts to influence attitudes, norms, and behaviors of beneficiaries and providers (Communication). PRH provides technical leadership, strategic direction, and implementation oversight, support to field missions, partner coordination, and performance tracking for the family planning (FP) component of the US Government’s Global Health Initiative.

INTRODUCTION:

The FP Communications Intern (Intern) will provide assistance to PRH/PEC staff to revise, update and create additional content and resources for the FP Training Resources Package (TRP), which is available online at https://www.fptraining.org/. This set of materials was developed by PRH in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). It includes curriculum components and tools for trainers to design, implement, and evaluate FP/RH training.

The Intern will work closely with the Knowledge Management/IT Adviser as his/her onsite manager.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Gaining a greater understanding of how USAID/PRH collaborates with key partners and stakeholders.
• Become familiar with a key collection of training materials based on WHO guidance.
• Deepening skills in collaboration and coordination within a complex organizational and implementation structure.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducting interviews guided by a set of predetermined questions, with the ability to explore new, relevant ideas that are brought up during the interview, and publish these through blog posts on the TRP website.
• Assisting PRH staff in PEC and Service Delivery Improvement divisions to modify, update and add content to the TRP website, including:
  • Updates to TRP modules based on revised WHO guidance (Medical Eligibility Criteria and Selected Practice Recommendations)
  • Updates to French content based on corresponding updates to English content
  • Participating in making revisions to two new modules (female and male sterilization) based on technical reviews by USAID, WHO and UNFPA.
• Assisting with the development and implementation of a promotion plan for the TRP overall, as well as individual modules.
• 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 a program related to public health, public policy, public administration, international development, or other related fields; or, completion of such within the past 12 months.
• Demonstrated interest and/or work experience in global health and/or international development. Familiarity with FP/RH and training is preferred.
• Ability to perform research on health related projects and programs, largely related to family planning, and rapidly analyze, organize and summarize key information.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with FP online resources and tools or similar platforms a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Basic reading in French preferred.
• US citizenship or US permanent residency required.

COMPENSATION:

$1,690 bi-weekly (exempt, salaried position).

How to apply:

TO APPLY:

Detailed information, including an online application and instructions, is available on our website at www.ghfp.net. All applications must be submitted by August 2, 2016 at 5:00 pm eastern time.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Employer.

Global Health Fellows Program - Strategic Information and Monitoring & Evaluation Intern

Organization: Global Health Fellows Program
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 02 Aug 2016
Global Health Fellows Program II

Strategic Information and Monitoring & Evaluation Intern

PEPFAR Coordination Office, US Embassy, Tanzania

Anticipated timeframe: August 2016 – February 2017: Compensated 6 month internship

Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

INT-P5-046

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:

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 President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) may be found at http://www.usaid.gov/what-we-do/global-health/hiv-and-aids. PEPFAR implements $415M in Tanzania.

INTRODUCTION:

The Strategic Information (SI) and Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Intern (Intern) will assist key technical roles and responsibilities in the PEPFAR Coordination Office. The Intern will contribute to the team’s ability to achieve results by providing essential programmatic and technical assistance in SI and specific components of M&E. SI includes M&E, health management information systems, and surveys/surveillance. S/he will assist in the PEPFAR Coordination Office’s role in coordinating the Site Improvement and Monitoring System (SIMS).

The Intern will engage with the SI and M&E focused HIV projects within PEPFAR and will support the SI Team in coordination, planning, and analysis as needed. S/he will collaborate closely with other teams in the Health Office, particularly around HIV, SI and M&E. S/he will work closely with the Senior Strategic Information Liaison as his/her onsite manager.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Gaining experience in the provision of technical support to SI and M&E activities across the PEPFAR HIV portfolio, particularly the PEPFAR Country Operational Plan and Quarterly Reporting processes.
• Gaining an understanding of the role of PEPFAR, in the overall arena of global health development in Tanzania.
• Deepening skills in collaboration and coordination within a complex organizational and implementation structure.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supporting the PEPFAR Coordination Office in coordinating and implementing the PEPFAR Planning and Reporting processes.
• Participating in technical assistance discussions with the Strategic Information Interagency Task Team, represented by USG agencies and partners.
• Assisting in technical support related activities for PEPFAR-supported SI and M&E projects.
• 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 a program related to public health, social sciences, or a related field; or, completion of such within past 12 months.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Experience in research and analysis.
• Knowledge of healthcare issues in developing countries is preferred.
• Familiarity with Presidential Initiatives with special interest in PEPFAR is preferred.
• US citizenship or US permanent residency required.

COMPENSATION:

$1,690 bi-weekly (exempt, salaried position).

How to apply:

TO APPLY:

Detailed information, including an online application and instructions, is available on our website at www.ghfp.net. All applications must be submitted by August 2, 2016 at 5:00 pm eastern time.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Employer.