Job Title: AYSRH Program Intern
Reports to: Project Director
Project: RBA for enhancing SRHR project
Work Location: Addis Ababa

COMPANY SUMMARY

EngenderHealth envisions a gender-equal world where all people achieve their sexual and reproductive health and rights. We believe this is essential for ensuring all people can achieve their full potentials. To achieve this vision, we implement high-quality, gender-equitable programs that advance sexual and reproductive health and rights.

EngenderHealth is offering internship opportunities for fresh university graduates to join project team, based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. If you are interested and passionate about sexual and reproductive health and gender equity, join us under the capacity of AYSRH Program Intern. You will have the chance to interact and assist to carry out routine project activity planning and implementation at filed level; coordinate and monitor/supervise timely implementation of program/project activities at project implementation area. EngenderHealth seeks applications from fresh graduates to join EngenderHealth as AYSRH Program Intern for its SIDA funded “A Rights Based Approach for Enhancing SRHR” project at the duty station of Addis Ababa.

JOB SUMMARY

AYSRH Program Intern under the supervision of the Project Director will be responsible for managing the day-to-day implementation of EngenderHealth supported program/projects particularly for “A Rights Based Approach for Enhancing SRHR and responding to GBV” project in Addis Ababa.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist in the overall project design, planning, launching and assist in coordinating assessments, trainings, review meetings and monitoring.

• Assist in active engagement of young people in the project (including meaningful engagement of youth and male engagement) in project design, planning and execution.

• Assist in the re-design, adaptation and roll out of SRHR/SGBV education and awareness activities and training tools for in school (including night school program).

• Assists in SRHR/SGBV, Life skills and Self-esteem, self- confidence, and decision-making education for adolescent and young people using existing in-school and the Aflateen youth in charge (AYiC) curriculum.

• Assist in organizing SRHR and Gender programming related training/orientation for health care providers, Teachers, Law reinforcement bodies and other relevant stakeholders.

• Assist in advocacy sessions with policy implementers and influencers on SRH rights and Gender Equity including organizing/supporting networking, activism, and related events on SRHR and Gender Equity.

• Assist in the provision of high quality, youth-friendly and gender equitable service at schools, in health facilities, law reinforcement institution.

• Assist in supportive supervision (e.g., training follow up/ technical support) to the project supported government partners such as health care providers, schoolteachers, law enforcement bodies, and other providers on a regular basis to monitor project progress.

• Assist in documentation of lessons learned and potential best practices, participate in the documentation and dissemination of best practices that can improve the quality of SRH services to adolescent and youth in the target areas.

• Assist in the preparation of quarterly, bi-annual, and annual reports to the country office, Addis Ababa city administration health and education Bureau’s and women and social affairs.

• Carry out other EngenderHealth assignments as may be required and as directed by the project director, technical advisors, and mangers at the country offices.

Job Requirements

The candidate must have the following minimum set of qualifications:

• A young professional with bachelor’s degree in health, social science and related field.

• Fresh graduate (Zero years’ experience)

ESSENTIAL SOFT SKILLS

• Committed to EngenderHealth’s core organizational values of reflection, inclusion, integrity, respect, and transformation.

• Passion for Sexual and Reproductive health, Meaningful Youth Engagement and Gender Equality programs.

• Good communication and flexibility

PREFERRED SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND FUNCTIONS:

• Fluency in English language proficiency strongly preferred.

• Ability to travel up to intervention regions as deemed necessary.

How to Apply

Interested and well-qualified candidates can submit their application & CV through CLICK HERE There is no need to send your credentials at this stage. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this position.

Disclaimer

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person(s) assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities as needed and assigned.

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