PHA-Exchange> Family Health International Youthnet Program 2005 Internship

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From: "Vern Weitzel" <vern.weitzel at undp.org>
> Internship Opportunities in Youth Reproductive Health and
> HIV/AIDS
> 
> The YouthNet program of Family Health International (FHI) an-
> nounces an eleven-week internship program designed to give cur-
> rent or recent undergraduate and graduate university students
> from developing countries experience in designing, implementing,
> and evaluating youth reproductive health (YRH) and HIV/AIDS pro-
> grams. A maximum of six positions, based in the Washington, DC,
> area are available. The internship program will run from May 30
> to August 12, 2005.
> 
> YouthNet is a global program, managed by FHI, committed to im-
> proving the reproductive health (RH) and HIV/AIDS prevention be-
> haviors of youth 10 - 24 years old. It is designed to meet the
> unique, complex, and often wide-ranging RH and HIV prevention
> needs of young people as well as those of their parents and
> other adults who work with youth and influence their well-being.
> As such, YouthNet collaborates with youth, parents, religious
> and community leaders, policymakers, schools, health profession-
> als, employers, the media, non-governmental organizations
> (NGOs), and other youth networks to improve the RH of young peo-
> ple worldwide. Supported by the U.S. Agency for International
> Development (USAID), YouthNet works to strengthen programs, con-
> duct research, strengthen policy, disseminate information, and
> improve services that address the RH and AIDS prevention needs
> and rights of youth.
> 
> How Will The Internship Work?
> 
> Each intern will develop a collaborative relationship with
> YouthNet staff working in one of the technical areas related to
> YRH and HIV/AIDS. The technical areas include:
> 
> * Behaviour Change and Communication
> * Monitoring and Evaluation
> * Policy
> * Youth Participation
> * Community Involvement
> 
> Interns will receive free housing (if needed) and an expense al-
> lowance of US$ 300 per week. Travel to/from the Washington, DC
> area to participate in the internship will be covered (up to US$
> 400 per individual).
> 
> Who Should Apply?
> 
> Dynamic individuals from developing countries currently enrolled
> in or recently graduated from U.S.-based universities who expect
> to return to their country of origin after their studies are
> complete. Individuals must have particular interests, experi-
> ence, or skills in YRH and HIV/AIDS in developing country con-
> texts and one or more of the technical areas listed above. Non-
> Health, Development Studies majors, and HIV+ youth are encour-
> aged to apply. Foreign language and computer skills are desir-
> able.
> 
> How Do I Apply?
> 
> Applicants should send:
> 1. A current resume (C.V.)
> 
> 2. A cover letter identifying their technical skills and inter-
> ests, why they should be considered for the internship in a par-
> ticular technical area, and highlighting how the internship
> matches his or her career goals
> 
> 3. A letter of recommendation from the applicant's advisor, pro-
> fessor, or supervisor in an applicable field
> 
> Incomplete application submissions will NOT be considered.
> 
> Deadline for receipt of applications is March 31, 2005.
> 
> Applications and inquiries can be sent via e-mail to
> mailto:youthnetinterns at fhi.org