Family Health International Youthnet Program Internship
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Internship Opportunities in Reproductive Health and HIV/AIDS for
Youth, 2004
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. Six positions, based in the Washington, DC, area are
available. The internship program will run from May 24 to August
6, 2004.
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:
* Health Communications and Education
* Research, Monitoring and Evaluation
* Private Sector
* Policy
* Gender and Youth Participation
* Country Program Management and Community Partnerships
* Knowledge Management & Electronic Media
* Faith-based organizations
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 paid up to US$ 400
per individual.
Who Should Apply?
Dynamic individuals from developing countries currently enrolled
in or recently graduated from U.S.-based undergraduate and
graduate universities who expect to return to their country of
origin after their studies are complete. Individuals must have
particular interests, experience, or skills in YRH and HIV/AIDS
in developing country contexts and one or more of the technical
areas listed above. Non-Health, Development Studies majors, and
HIV+ youth are encouraged to apply. Foreign language and com-
puter skills are desirable.
How Do I Apply?
Applicants should send a current resume (C.V.); a cover letter
identifying their technical skills and interests with an expla-
nation of how the internship matches the applicants career
goals or why they should be considered for the internship; and a
letter of recommendation from the applicants advisor, profes-
sor, or supervisor in an applicable field.
Incomplete application submissions will NOT be considered.
Deadline for receipt of applications is March 31, 2004.
Applications and inquiries can be sent via e-mail to:
mailto:youthnetinterns@fhi.org
or by mail to:
YouthNet Interns
Family Health International
2101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 700
Arlington, VA 22201, USA
Fax: +1-703-516-9199
No telephone calls please.