Program Graduate Intern

Title

Program Graduate Intern

Location

Harare

Type of Contract

Internship

Deadline

03/12/2021 (Expired)

About

Zimbabwe Health Interventions (ZHI) is a not-for-profit human development organisation which is registered as a Trust under the Zimbabwe Deeds Registries Act (Chapter 20:05). ZHI’s mission is to develop and deliver innovative and sustainable high impact integrated health interventions with local communities while working with and strengthening existing institutions.

The Re-Ignite, Innovate, Sustain Evidence Based Interventions for HIV Prevention (RISE) program will prevent new HIV infections among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) using the Determined, Resilient, Empowered, AIDS-Free, Mentored and Safe (RISE) approach.
The Determined, Resilient, Empowered, AIDS-Free, Mentored and Safe (DREAMS) program focuses on prevention of new HIV infections among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in Zimbabwe. DREAMS core package of services combines evidence-based approaches that go beyond the health sector, addressing the structural drivers that directly and indirectly increase AGYWs’ HIV risk, including poverty, gender inequality, sexual violence, and a lack of education. The program is being implemented in 6 high HIV burden, partial maintenance districts (Bulawayo, Chipinge, Gweru, Makoni, Mazowe and Mutare) and 6 expansion districts (Beitbridge, Bulilima, Gwanda, Insiza, Mangwe and Matobo).

Basic Function

The Program Graduate Intern will report to the Project Assistant (PA) and supports him/her to manage project operations, administration, finances, and logistics. The Graduate Intern will support the PA in program filing-both hard and soft copies of program documents, reports, MoUs, Contracts and other important program documents). Must have good records maintenance skills. The Graduate intern familiarizes him/herself with ZHI operations and support the PA to process and track program procurements. The Graduate Intern support the PA to organize the DREAMS-RISE Project meetings with national and districts staff, sub-partners, and stakeholders.

Job Description

Assist the PA in providing program and administrative support to the program team in the preparation of various program documents, such as work plans, budgets, reports and proposals on program implementation arrangements; Under the guidance of the PA, the Program Graduate Intern assemble briefing materials and prepare power-point and other presentations for the program unit; Identify sources, and gather and compile data and information for the preparation of documents, guidelines, and other material as required; Assist the program team in reviewing and preparing documentation on the procurement of goods and services, and support contract tracking; Assist the PA in providing administrative support to the program team in the organization of events, meetings and workshops, etc.; Assist with making travel arrangements for the program team and project staff, including preparation of travel requisitions and claims; Support the PA with drafting non-substantive correspondence; Assist in maintaining and organizing up-to-date hard and electronic files for easy access and retrieval and ensuring safekeeping of confidential materials; Support the PA to create and maintain files of correspondence/documents and electronically received information and ensure up-to- date filing. Maintain both hardcopies and electronic copies of the office records and reference files on various subjects; Support the PA to prepare presentation material/slides in Power-point for presentations for the meetings/workshops and keep all papers ready for meetings.

Knowledge, Skills and abilities

Ability to plan and prioritize own work under tight deadlines as well as to work on own initiative and as a member of a team; Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality; Strong computer skills in a Microsoft Windows/Office environment.

Qualifications and experience

Recent graduate holding a Degree in Social Work, Development Studies or equivalent; At least a year of work-related learning experience; Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and projects to meet deadlines; Work related learning experience in an NGO or developmental sector is required.

Application Procedures

Step 1: click here to complete the job application form.
Step 2: Submit your CV and application letter via email to recruitment@zhi.org.zw clearly indicating the position you are applying for on the subject of the email.

Statement

During the application process, ZHI will not charge any fee nor will it require any payment for an application to be considered. ZHI is an equal opportunity employer and employs personnel without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, language, citizenship, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical handicap or financial ability.