Intern – Humanitarian Action at Jhpiego June 2024

JOB OVERVIEW
As one of the most gender-equal organizations in global health, we promote gender equity not only within our programs but also within our organization. Currently, 45% of Jhpiego’s global senior management is female. Moreover, from country to country our staff reflect the cultural and racial diversity of the populations we serve. We believe that each country knows best how to help its people and achieve its goals. We listen, and we support their efforts by sharing the most up-to-date knowledge and technology that helps them lead for generations to come. We put our clients in the driver’s seat. That’s how we build resilient communities.

This position will be closed on June 29, 2024

Responsibilities

Documenting Jhpiego Tanzania humanitarian responses and initiatives through knowledge management tools/platforms and reports
Developing and releasing Situation Reports, when necessary
In collaboration with our humanitarian partner, RAPID Tanzania, conduct humanitarian partner mapping exercises
Setting up meet and greets with strategic partners in the humanitarian space
Scan in-country humanitarian landscape and keep country leadership and US teams updated
Participate in external humanitarian coordination meetings (i.e., cluster meetings, other coordination mechanisms)
Contribute to the disaster needs-assessment process
Link with possible humanitarian funding opportunities
Participating in disaster management NGO network Tanzania (DINGONET) meetings.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in public health, international affairs, conflict studies, or other applicable sector
Familiarity with the cluster system, Sphere Standard, and basic humanitarian principles
Willing to acquire new knowledge
Strong research skills
Excellent organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple requests with attention to detail and deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Has bachelor’s degree in social sciences, or a related field.
Strong interest in global health, capacity building, and community development.
Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package.