Zimbabwe: Trachoma Project Programme Internship

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Title: Trachoma ProjectProgramme InternshipLocation: Zimbabwe, HarareContract: 6 months Fixed Term ContractSalary: Local Terms and Conditions Apply

The Trachoma Project Programme Graduate Intern will utilise the knowledge that they have gained from a degree in Social Science or similar, or equivalent experience, to support the daily running of programmes within the area of Neglected Tropical Diseases.

Your experience in Project Management within a Community Development Programme and of managing health programmes at a district or national level, will give you the skills and knowledge necessary to support in a wide range of programme tasks, including:

· Ensuring timely and accurate submission of all district micro plans or 2020

· Ensuring timely and effective delivery of trachoma mass drug administration over multiple districts

· Supporting the preparation and roll out of impact surveys over multiple districts

· Support fast tracking of geographical coverage over multiple districts

· Liaising internally and externally with a wide range of teams and partners, including the production and distribution of reports

· Supporting of any other tasks within the NTD area

· Analysis and organisation of data

The Trachoma Project Programme Intern will work closely across a range of teams and external partners, therefore strong communication and the ability to work under minimal supervision is essential. The role would be well suited to a graduate and you will consistently strive to achieve high standards of performance and enjoy providing new ideas to improve performance within the role and team.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills, so if you are interested in the role and wish to find out more please read the complete Job Description for further details.

Closing date: 3 November 2019

Interviews are likely to take place the week commencing 18 November 2019

As an equal opportunities employer we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community.Qualified persons with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.

To apply, and for further details about the role, please download an application pack from http://www.sightsavers.org/vacancies