PAHO Internships

Pan American Health Organization•Washington, DC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a requisition for employment at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/Regional Office of the World Health Organization (WHO). PAHO offers internships in our country - and regional offices, as well as at headquarters. The PAHO internship program has three objectives: a) to provide a framework for assigning students from diverse academic backgrounds to PAHO programs, where educational experience can be enhanced through practical work assignments; b) to expose students to the work of PAHO and c) to provide PAHO programs with the assistance of students specializing in various fields. Most students are placed in health-related programs, although placements in other areas of work like for example communication, external relations, finance or human resources are also possible. Interns will receive a stipend (living allowance). Interns will be responsible for applying, obtaining, and financing the necessary visas – if needed. All interns will be covered by insurance for medical expenses, death, and permanent disability for the duration of their internship assignment at PAHO’s expense. PAHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco. PAHO/WHO is committed to workforce diversity. PAHO is an ethical organization that maintains high standards of integrity and accountability. People joining PAHO are required to maintain these standards both in their professional work and personal activities. PAHO also promotes a work environment that is free from harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and other types of abusive behavior. PAHO conducts background checks and will not hire anyone who has a substantiated history of abusive conduct. PAHO personnel interact frequently with people in the communities we serve. To protect these people, PAHO has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. People who commit serious wrongdoing will be terminated and may also face criminal prosecution. Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.

Requirements

Are in the final academic year of a bachelor's degree or enrolled in a master's or a doctoral program or have graduated within the last two years from a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral program.
Communicating effectively orally and in writing
Showing willingness to learn from mistakes
Producing and delivering quality results
Working collaboratively with team member
Familiarity with commonly used computer programs, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Fluency in one of PAHO's working languages (reading, writing and speaking). PAHO official languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese and French.
At least twenty years of age on the date of application.
Are not related to a staff member as defined in Staff Rule 410.3 (i.e., spouse, children, parents, and siblings of the staff member or the children, parents, and siblings of the staff member’s spouse)
Are not related to an individual who works for a national government or local authority (e.g. children or sibling of Ministry of Health personnel)
Have not previously participated in PAHO's internship program.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of specialized computer programs, for example, statistical software such as XLStat may be an advantage.
Experience in research and/or in drafting reports
Experience in the subject area through academic work or research
Field and/or developing country experience
Experience with data analysis, statistical packages and interest in the design of graphical display and analysis of health information in an international comparative perspective, such as for health system performance assessment
More specific experience such as specialized computer programs
Knowledge of the local language in some duty stations can be an asset.

Responsibilities

review literature and conduct literature surveys
undertake web research and data collection on specific subject area
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 on-going departmental projects