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Internship – WHO Health Emergencies – CO Jordan – (2401352)
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The mission of WHO’s Health Emergencies Programme (WHE-The Programme) is to build the capacity of Member States to manage public health threats and health emergency risks and, when national capacities are overwhelmed, to lead and coordinate the international response to contain outbreaks and health emergencies and to provide effective relief and recovery to affected populations.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Terms of reference
Under the supervision of Team Lead WHE, the intern is assigned the agreed terms of reference:
Learning objectives
The purpose of the WHO Internship Programme is to provide an enriching learning experience for students and recent graduates. The Learning Objectives outlined within each internship vacancy are a key component of the programme.
Within this internship, the intern will:
· Understand the objectives of the programme/area of work of emergency preparedness and response
· Communicate clearly about the programme/area of work of WHE work within the scope of WHO GPW 13
· Understand the difference of work between headquarters, regional offices and country offices in the context of WHE work
· Know how to conduct and review literature surveys especially related to WHE domain of work
· Know how to assemble data and prepare a comprehensive analysis
· Prepare background documents for meetings relevant to WHE scope of work.
DURATION OF INTERNSHIP
1 May –31st July 2024
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Have completed the equivalent of three years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution prior to commencing the assignment; AND be enrolled in a course of study at a university or equivalent institution leading to a formal qualification (applicants who have already graduated may also qualify for consideration provided that they apply to the internship within six months after completion of their formal qualification). Ideally studies in development, public health, international relations, research and or science.
Skills
Core competencies
All interns should be able to demonstrate the following skills in line with the WHO core competencies:
In addition, interns need to be familiar with commonly used computer programmes, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Knowledge of specialized computer programmes, for example, statistical software such as XLStat may be an advantage.
Experience
Languages
Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of Arabic. Intermediate knowledge of other UN language.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
· WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charterinto practice.