Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) - Intern at United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

Job Purpose:

The SRH Intern will provide support to the Kenya Country Office Team in the areas of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), Adolescents and Youth, Family Planning, HIV and AIDS and disability inclusion.

You would be responsible for:

•  Supporting the Country Office in implementing interventions around SRHR, HIV, family planning and adolescents and youth
•  Attend workshops and training sessions on different topical areas;
•  Reviewing and proofreading programme documents related to SRHR and other UNFPA mandate areas;
•  Assisting in preparing concept notes and talking points for programme related interventions
•  Assisting in general research and gathering information to support SRHR programming;
•  Preparing and reviewing reports of program interventions and documenting meetings
•  Supporting logistics and communication in relation to events, seminars and workshops
•  Carrying out other duties as may be required from time to time including administrative tasks and joint activities with UN agencies and other partners

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

Applicants to UNFPA’s internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:

•  Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (Masters or equivalent) in Social Sciences, public health, demography or development studies
•  Have recently graduated with a university degree in Social Sciences, public health, demography or development studies (within one-year of graduation);

Knowledge and Experience:

•  Some experience in working with development agencies, including in volunteer capacity.
•  Strong analytical and writing skills.
•  Initiative, sound judgment and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with staff members from different national and cultural backgrounds.

Language

• Fluency in English. Knowledge of other languages is an asset.

Learning Elements:

Upon completion of the assignment, and depending on its duration, the Intern will gain the following knowledge assets:

•  Increased understanding of UNFPA and its mandate
•  Learn UN technical language, working procedures, and coordination mechanisms
•  Write and formulate substantive documents
•  Network with colleagues in and out of the UN
•  Work experience as a team member in a multicultural setting
•  Increased understanding of SRHR including contextual factors at different levels