The Contraceptive Technology Innovation Intern will work closely with technical staff from the Contraceptive Technology Innovation Department (CTI Department) to provide support to a multidisciplinary team working on family planning and contraceptive development. Activities may include conducting literature reviews, completing writing assignments, supporting communications/knowledge management activities, and providing support to on-going family planning projects.
- Develops and implements activities related to family planning research and contraceptive product development
- Contributes to literature reviews and drafting of journal articles and other writing assignments
- Supports the coordination of technical consultations and other meetings
- Conducts special studies in conjunction with a project, analyzes data and makes recommendations
- Provides administrative support to projects
- Performs other duties assigned
Problem Solving & Impact:
- Works on problems of moderate scope that require analysis and evaluation of identifiable factors and interpretation of the situation.
- Exercises judgment within defined and existing practices to determine specific work methods for obtaining results.
- Decisions may affect a work unit or area within a department.
Supervision Given/Received:
- Has no supervisory responsibility.
- Contributes to business and departmental functions to achieve goals and acquire work experience.
- Receives general instructions on assignments and work is reviewed for accuracy and completion.
- Typically reports to a Manager.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Interest in family planning and global health and development
- At least one year of college completed
- Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner.
- Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English.
- Prior research experience preferred.
- Personal Computer, Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), e-mail, telephone, printer, calculator, copier, cell phones, PDAs and other hand held devices.
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