WHO has called for two IFMSA internship programs in the World Health Organization European Regional Office (EURO), located in Copenhagen (Denmark). The internships will be in the Gender and Human Rights Department, and in the Migration and Health Programme.

Interns with the Gender and Human Rights programme would work on one or more of the initiatives bulleted below. The exact terms of reference would be decided in dialogue with the intern, based on her/his interest and the current priorities of the programme.

• Data gathering, analysis, the production of reports and communication material on the health impact of gender norms and stereotypes and of gender equality, including the documentation of promising practices.
• Supporting the monitoring of the WHO Europe women’s and men’s health strategies, in particular data gathering and analysis on how gender issues are addressed in national public health policies; how national gender equality strategies incorporate health and engage men for gender equality, on human rights treaty recommendations for women’s health, and other gender indicators relevant to health and well-being.
• Supporting specific projects focusing on gender-transformative action within 1) health promotion; 2) paid and unpaid care; 3) gender and health assessments at city level.

Interns with the Migration and Health programme would work in generally supporting the work of the busy department across a range of projects.  The exact nature of the internship would be discussed with any suitable candidate.

Internship Details

• When – Interns are able to apply to complete a 3-6 month internship any time between February 2019 and December 2019. Applicants will be asked to indicate their time availability in the application Google Form. Please note that this is a combined call for two separate internships. Applicants may apply for both internships but will be able to participate only in one internship.
• Location – the internships would take place at WHO EURO headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark
• Finances – This is an unpaid internship. The WHO is moving forward with reforms to introduce stipends for interns, however, until this is introduced, WHO provides no financial support for interns. Interns would need to pay for their own accommodation in Copenhagen, flights and other living expenses. The staff at the WHO EURO Office can provide support letters and other materials to assist in scholarship applications as necessary
• Visas – Interns will be supported to get a visa to work with the WHO in Copenhagen as required.

Eligibility

• Should be aged between 20 to 34 years’ old
• Must be enrolled in a course of study (graduate or post-graduate) at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a formal qualification, preferably with a minimum of three years of study
• Must have excellent oral and written skills in English (a necessary requirement)
• Must possess a passport of a WHO Member State
• You have not previously participated in the WHO internship program
• You have demonstrated interest and/or experience in the topics of gender and human rights, or migration and health
• You have some research/data analysis skills and experience
• You have some skills in communications to be able to assist the department in this area