EngenderHealth is a leading global women’s health organization committed to ensuring that every pregnancy is planned, every child is wanted, and every mother has the best chance at survival. In 20 countries around the world, we train health care professionals and partner with governments and communities to make high-quality family planning and sexual and reproductive health services available-today and for generations to come.
EngenderHealth Nigeria is an NGO working to improve the lives of individuals by making reproductive health services safe, available, and sustainable. We provide technical assistance, training,
and information, with a focus on practical solutions that improve services where resources are scarce. We believe that individuals have the right to make informed decisions about their reproductive health and to receive care that meets their needs. We work in partnership with government, institutions, and health care professionals to make this right a reality.JOB SUMMARY
This internship provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the day-to-day programs management at EngenderHealth.
They will assist the program team in Support the project management and technical work which includes the development of work plans, stakeholder engagement, proposal development, documentation, monitoring, research, and other project implementation activities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Under the direct supervision of the Country Representative, the intern is expected to perform the following tasks:
Support project coordination and monitor implementation.
Prepare draft activity and monthly project reports and contribute to the quarterly narrative reports.
Participate in project research processes.
Support and ensure a cordial working relationship with the relevant stakeholders.
Provide support to country office programmes.
Support development of work plans, budgets and reports.
Support to proposal development and business engagements.
Assume any other responsibility as assigned by the Country Representative.
Support to ensure that all finance policies and procedures are adhered to.
Participate in budget preparation, forecasts and spend are in line with plans.
Ensure to use of procedures and relevant protocols that are necessary for carrying out the project activities.
Support the timely and appropriate use of all procurement and logistics infrastructure for the effective implementation of project activities.
Perform other related tasks as required and be responsible for reporting and communicating of progress and achievement of the specific assigned task
REQUIREMENTS
University Education and less than 2 years post NYSC working experience in social development, health-related, international relations any other relevant course.
A history of productive involvement with local partners, including government, traditional leadership, and civil society.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills, collaboration experience, creativity, and willingness to innovate.
Experience drafting project reporting and monitoring project progress.
Good written and spoken English language skills.
PREFERRED SKILLS, ABILITIES AND FUNCTION
Proven capacity to direct, develop, manage, and inspire a multidisciplinary and professional team in the field office.
Intimate knowledge, understanding, and experience of the Ministry of Health and PORALG structures and health systems in Tanzania.
Ability to prioritize amongst competing demands and working with minimal supervision and organizing in a strict deadline environment
Be prepared to travel in support of project activities
Fluency in Swahili and English language is required
Ability to travel approximately 30% of his/her time to supervise and support field activities.