Responsibilities for the Internship
Assist the platforms with the documentation of lessons learned and success stories
Work alongside platforms to document interesting immunization stories
Work to develop and improve GMT news letters
Ensuring that Country HSS profiles are up to date
Act as Rapporteur for GMT meetings and team events
Workplan and budget tracking for the Gavi platforms and upload to Zoho
Support with development of Gavi slides for meetings
Support Program Coordinators with and other Gavi related requests
Key deliverables for the assignment
Documented Success stories from 80% of implementing platforms
News Letter template developed and approved by CRS GMT, OAG and Steering Committee
2 newsletters developed and circulated to platform members, OAG and Steering Committee
Final intern report on experience during internship period or Immunization related area
Qualifications for the Internship
Currently enrolled in a Master’s degree program or has completed bachelor degree coursework
Background in one of the following fields, preferred: Public Health, Communications, International Development, Psychology, Public Policy.
Strong writing, editing, and communication skills in English (additional proficiency in French preferred)
Interest in immunization, civil society advocacy, and public policy
Excellent work ethic and avid team player
Internship Duration and Compensation
This assignment will be undertaken for 7 months, from July 1st 2017 – January 31st 2018. The intern will be required to work a minimum of three days a week at the CRS EARO offices.
