Program Internship, Malaria Control - Spring 2009

Internship

Reports to:

Managing Director

About the Program Internship, Malaria Control - Spring 2009 Position

The Program Intern supports the work of the program department and will work closely with the Managing Director, senior program staff as well as colleagues across the organization to fulfill his/her role. 

Internship Period: Sept to December 2009 (with possibility of extension)

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Support the Program Team in the exploration and fleshing out of new ways for MNM to assist the malaria community in bringing malaria interventions to scale.
  • Research for and writing of concept papers.
  • Work with program team on special projects as needed.
  • Help to organize and maintain departmental files, documents, and procedures.
  • Provide general support to the Programs Team as needed.

Qualifications

This is an ideal position for an undergraduate or graduate student with the following interests and attributes looking for hands-on experience in an exciting field.

  • Enrollment in an international development, public health, or business college program.
  • Excellent research and writing skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Interest in, and knowledge of, international development, public health, or related fields.
  • Ability to understand technical information related to international development.
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team and to deal with a changing work environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle multiple time-sensitive tasks simultaneously in a fast paced environment.
  • Excellent computer skills required, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
  • Proficiency in French preferred.

Compensation

Internship is unpaid, lunch provided.

To Apply:

Provide a resume and cover letter to jobs@malarianomore.org with the subject line "Program Internship, Malaria Control - Spring 2009" or by fax to (212) 584-5720.

No Phone Calls Please

Malaria No More is an Equal Opportunity Employer.