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Health Policy, Research, and Advocacy Intern
Global Health Action. Provide programmatic, research, and analytical support to the Health Systems Advisor .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates strong analytical and research capabilities in global health and policy, with proficiency in drafting and editing public-facing materials. Exhibits effective communication skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
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Health Policy ResearchLegislative AnalysisMicrosoft Word ProficiencyExcel ProficiencyInterpersonal Communication Skills
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Hard Skills
Research SkillsAnalytical SkillsWriting SkillsGraphic Design SkillsAcademic Research Skills
Soft Skills
MultitaskingInitiativeTeam CollaborationInterpersonal CommunicationAttention to Detail
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointSocial Media PlatformsMedia Search Engines
Industry Keywords
Global HealthForeign PolicyLegislative ProcessAdvocacy ResearchInternational NGO
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide programmatic, research, and analytical support to the Health Systems Advisor
- Conduct health policy research and analysis on global health and development topics
- Draft summary papers, position papers, and policy briefs
- Monitor and track policy developments and team activities
- Analyze state and federal legislation related to global health, development, health workers, and community health issues in low-resourced settings
- Attend meetings and events, take detailed notes, and report back
- Research, draft, edit, and format public-facing materials, including talking points, briefs, and reports
- Perform other duties and tasks as assigned
- Learn about U.S. and global policymaking processes, stakeholders, and GHA issue areas
- Gain experience in policy and advocacy research and analysis
- Learn administrative and legislative advocacy strategies
- Observe, interact, and network with INGO partners and coalitions
- Learn to coordinate advocacy across an international NGO
Requirements
What you’ll need- Graduate student preferred
- Excellent written, oral, multitasking, and interpersonal communication skills
- Writing sample required
- Knowledge of, or interest in, global health or foreign policy
- Knowledge of internet research sources, including media search engines
- Familiarity with the federal legislative process
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, including creating graphs, charts, and tables
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to multitask and prioritize various tasks in a fast-paced work environment
- Facility with social media
- Ability to work productively in a team environment and under minimal supervision
- Ability to take initiative and ask questions as needed
- Academic and/or legal research and analysis skills are a plus
- Graphic design skills and experience creating visual materials are a plus
- Cover letter, resume, and writing sample required for application
- Resume must be no longer than three pages
- Available for 20 hours per week, including Thursdays from 10am–2pm EST and five orientation days from 10am–2pm EST
- Minimum commitment of 10 weeks
- Research paper preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Mentoring from a supervisor
- Opportunity to network with INGO partners and coalitions
- Opportunity to observe and interact with international NGO partners and coalitions
- Unpaid internship opportunity