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Intern, US Strategy (Summer 2023)

Washington D.C.

  • Organization: Gavi, Vaccine Alliance
  • Location: Washington D.C.
  • Grade: Internship - Internship
  • Occupational Groups:
  • Closing Date: Closed

KEY RESULTS EXPECTED
  • Active support to US strategy team to ensure project timelines are in place and met in a timely fashion.
  • As appropriate, liaise with the broader RMPSPIF team in Geneva as well as other Gavi departments to keep projects on track.
  • Ability to work with a variety of colleagues to support project needs in a fast-paced environment.
  • Gain global health knowledge, including around advocacy activities and stakeholders, US foreign assistance budgets and legislation, as well as private sector partnerships supporting Gavi’s work and mission.
  • Support staff in drafting various types of documents, including but not limited to presentations, briefs, event reports, and PowerPoints for meetings, event, and various activities linked to donor relations and prospecting new supporters in the private sector;
  • Conduct research on prospective private sector partners and their strategic engagement with Gavi;
  • As directed, conduct legislative research to understand its impact on Gavi, and provide content-based research on various subjects of interest (e.g. US biosecurity preparedness, global COVID-19 response efforts);
  • Support the development and review of fact sheets, reports, and briefing materials for use with US government officials as well as with prospective new partners;
  • Assist staff with logistics for events and meetings;
  • Attend think tank events and report back to the team on key actions/themes;
  • Assist the team with knowledge/database management; and
  • Other tasks within RMPSPIF, as required.
  • Minimum of 1-year previous office experience.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Proven research and analytical skills, including finding and processing data.
  • Strong knowledge and experience with all Microsoft Office Applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to learn quickly, think critically and creatively, take initiative and act independently
  • Motivated to learn new things and being highly solutions oriented.
  • Fluent in English in both written and verbal communications.
  • Advanced qualifications and/or experience in public health/development, public administration, international relations, business, communications, or other relevant area preferred.
  • Candidate must be enrolled in a degree program or recently graduated within the last 12 months.
Internal contacts:
  • The Gavi Secretariat.
External contacts:
  • Gavi partners and stakeholders.
If you wish to apply, please visit our Careers webpage and apply by clicking on "Intern, US Strategy.” Applications without a cover letter will be deemed incomplete and will not be considered for the position. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
 
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