Intern (m/f/d) in the project "Health System Strengthening and Epidemic Prevention (HSSEP III)" in Sierra Leone
Join our team to support health system strengthening and epidemic prevention initiatives in Sierra Leone.
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Overview
Join our team to support health system strengthening and epidemic prevention initiatives in Sierra Leone.
You have:
- Currently studying in the third semester or higher in International Development, Public and International Health, Development Studies, or a related field.
- Fluent in English and German with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Solid understanding of participatory methods and sustainable planning.
- Enjoys working collaboratively in diverse teams and is open to learning from people from different cultural backgrounds.
Contract
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Tätigkeitsbereich
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) is commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) to work in cooperation with the Sierra Leonean Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MoHS) together with other partners towards a resilient health system that is responsive to its demands. GIZ supports the MoHS in the strengthening Human Resources in Health, Maternal- and Neonatal Care, Quality Assurance and Epidemic Prevention taking the One Health Approach into consideration.
Ihre Aufgaben
As part of our team, you’ll be involved in a variety of exciting tasks that will help you develop essential skills and gain hands-on experience on German Technical Cooperation. You’ll work closely with a supportive and diverse team and have opportunities to make a real impact. Here’s what you’ll be working on:
- Training & Workshop Support: Help organize and run engaging training sessions, workshops, and meetings across Freetown and key districts - Kambia, Kailahun, and Pujehun.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Assist in handling inquiries from BMZ (or other stakeholders), including preparing reports and providing advisory comments. Your communication skills will be key as you help manage relationships with important partners.
- Knowledge Management Support: Help maintain the quality and accessibility of our project’s knowledge base by supporting knowledge sharing and documentation.
- Public Relations & Communications: Contribute to our public relations efforts by creating engaging content and sharing project updates with the public. This is an excellent opportunity to build your writing and media relations experience.
- Tender Process Facilitation: Assist in supporting the tender process, helping the team prepare and manage procurement activities. This task will give you insight into project management and procurement processes.
Ihr Profil
We’re looking for someone who is passionate about international development and eager to make a difference. If you meet the following qualifications, we’d love to hear from you:
- Academic Background: You are currently studying in the third semester or higher in International Development, Public and International Health, Development Studies, or a related field.
- Strong Communication Skills: You have excellent written and verbal communication skills and are fluent in English and German
- Understanding of Participatory Methods: You have a solid understanding of participatory methods and sustainable planning, with the ability to apply these concepts in practical settings.
- Team Player: You enjoy working collaboratively in diverse teams and are open to learning from people from different cultural backgrounds.
Hinweise
GIZ is a signatory of the Diversity Charter. Recognition, appreciation and inclusion of diversity in the company are important to us. All employees shall be valued - regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, social background, age or sexual orientation.
Please be informed that you are only allowed to apply for this internship, if you are currently enrolled as a student or graduated not longer than six months ago from the start of your internship.
We pay a monthly stipend of €2.205,04 (gross). Depending on the country of assignment a monthly expatriation allowance (gross), predetermined by GIZ will be paid on top.
We support equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities.
For further information, please contact Ms. Yvonne Schönemann (Mail: [email protected]).
Potential interview questions
| Describe a situation where you had to communicate complex information to a diverse audience. | This assesses your communication skills and your ability to tailor your messages for different stakeholders. | Provide a specific example of how you tailored your message and the outcome. |
| Can you give an example of a successful project you contributed to as part of a team? | This question evaluates your teamwork and collaboration capabilities. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you apply participatory methods in a project you are involved with? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple responsibilities? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What motivates you to work in international development? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe how you handle constructive criticism within a team. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you ensure quality and accessibility in project documentation? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you think of a time when you had to engage with a challenging stakeholder? How did you approach the situation? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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