HIV Research Associate Intern

FHI 360 has an exciting internship opportunity for a student interested in growing their skills within the international development sector.  Under close supervision, an Intern will perform entry level professional duties which will provide the opportunity for professional training in various functional areas throughout the organization. Internship assignments serve to offer practical experience and broad exposure to a global nonprofit development organization.

A cross-departmental team of researchers and program implementers with expertise in HIV is seeking a student to support the development of a Strategic HIV Research Agenda. An internal scoping review of existing resources specifically related to FHI 360’s capabilities in HIV is needed to inform the Research Agenda. The intern would network and collaborate with a broad range of staff across the organization to complete the scoping exercise. The intern would also support the development of an HIV Research Toolkit that would contain a range of research tools to support various types of and approaches to research and evidence generation. The intern would gain a breadth of knowledge about research methodologies, as well as tools and processes to support research within a large, global non-profit organization.

This is a paid internship with a flexible schedule based on project needs.

Anticipated Duration: January 2024 to May 2024

Hours: Part-time, 12-15 hours/week

Pay Rate: $24.00/hour

Location: Remote, United States (preference given to candidates in ET or CT zones)

Skills Gained and Learning Opportunities:

• Practical experience with a large, global non-profit organization
• Shadowing, mentoring, and training opportunities with successful research, technical, and/or program management professionals
• Experience working with an inter-disciplinary team addressing global development challenges

Anticipated Project(s) and Assignment Details:

The intern may contribute to various team or project activities under the direction of their supervisor in the following ways: 

• Contribute to an internal scoping review of existing HIV research resources within FHI 360: staff and their technical areas of expertise, particularly at the country level, existing data, potential funders.
• Support the planning and development of an HIV Research Toolkit for HIV researchers and programmers.
• Conduct desk reviews, landscape analyses and/or secondary data analyses
• Organize and participate in team meetings and country calls (e.g., assisting with meeting preparation, meeting minutes, a post-meeting report)
• Support business development efforts, including conducting background research on donors, programs, and strategies and developing summaries that highlight the department’s capabilities
• Contribute to project-related presentations, blogs, reports and/or manuscripts
• Assist with project-related administrative tasks, as needed

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s degree program at a college or university in a related field of study or within one year of graduation date: MPH
• Demonstrated interest in public health research (ideally but not necessarily in HIV) through studies, work experience, and/or personal travel
• Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas
• Strong writing and research skills
• Articulate, professional, and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English

Typical Physical Demands:

• Remote office environment
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; ability to lift to 5 lbs.

Technology to be Used:

• Personal Computer
• Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), e-mail
• Telephone, printer, calculator, copier, PDAs and other hand-held devices.

Travel Requirements:

• 0%

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Our values and commitments to safeguarding: FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360 also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. In line with the MDS, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment during the applicant’s tenure with previous employers. By applying, job applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment procedures and consent to these screening checks.

FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.
 

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