Community Engagement and Advocacy Internship at MSF

Deadline: 13 January 2025

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Community Engagement and Advocacy Internship

Doctors without Borders (MSF) Southern Africa is accepting applications for Community Engagement and Advocacy Internship programme.

Requirements:

Commitment to MSF’s core principles.
Minimum university graduate or postgraduate student, ideally in Social Sciences, Public Health, Politics, International Relations, or related field, or with a demonstrable interest in working in the health policy analysis, community engagement and advocacy field.
Interest/experience or knowledge of qualitative research, data collection, and analysis.
A good understanding of conducting context analysis within the socio-cultural, political, economic, and geographic scope.
Knowledge and understanding of local and regional civil society work.
Preferred demonstrable experience or demonstrable strong interest in working with communities at grassroots level.
Interest in national and global health policy and organisations, with particular interest in HIV/TB, access to medicines, health impact of the climate crisis, migration, xenophobia, etc.
Knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint essential.
Excellent networking, diplomacy, and negotiation skills.
Good analytical and writing skills with attention to detail.
Creative social media skills.
Creative and highly flexible approach to work, and ability to work within a team, multi-task and good stress management skills and ability to deal with the high workload at specific times.

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Remuneration and resources:

Resources needed such as working space, computer, internet, stationery, and other resources will be made available.
Monthly Stipend: R 5000.
100% Medical aid contribution.
Transport allowance.
Cell Phone Allowance.

Commitment

Length of commitment: 12 months

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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