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    The document announces an unpaid internship opportunity with the Alliance for Health Promotion (A4HP) in Geneva, Switzerland starting as soon as possible but no later than October 19th. The two-month internship involves assisting with preparations for A4HP meetings in October and November, undertaking health promotion research, and helping with communications, fundraising, and membership efforts. Requirements include interest in public health, strong English skills, IT proficiency, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. The intern will be based in A4HP's Geneva office and report to the A4HP Coordinator. Applications are due by September 24th.

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    The document announces an unpaid internship opportunity with the Alliance for Health Promotion (A4HP) in Geneva, Switzerland starting as soon as possible but no later than October 19th. The two-month internship involves assisting with preparations for A4HP meetings in October and November, undertaking health promotion research, and helping with communications, fundraising, and membership efforts. Requirements include interest in public health, strong English skills, IT proficiency, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. The intern will be based in A4HP's Geneva office and report to the A4HP Coordinator. Applications are due by September 24th.

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    6 September 2015

    Call for
    IPSF internship at the Alliance for Health Promotion (A4HP), Geneva
    About A4HP
    The Alliance for Health Promotion (A4HP) was set up in 1997 at the
    World Health Organization (WHO) Global Conference on Health
    Promotion in Jakarta. It has evolved into an international NGO in OR
    with WHO and enjoying ECOSOC Consultative Status. It will be
    organising end of October its 4th Regional Workshop in Kenya, Africa
    as well as the 5th International Forum on Health Promotion in
    Geneva co-hosted by the Graduate Institute 16-17 November 2015.
    The slogan of the Alliance is From local knowledge to health in all
    policies. IPSF and FIP have been long-standing members of the
    Alliance and are also represented on the Board.
    A4HP Mission
    To improve the health and development of all people by building a collective NGO voice and
    strengthen advocacy, policy and action in the promotion and protection of health.
    Duration of internship
    Two months, starting as soon as possible but no later than 19 October. The intern will also
    have the option of starting the internship online, but he/she must be on-site in Geneva by 19
    October.
    Description of internship
    The intern will be involved in implementing the Activity Plan of the Alliance, specifically the
    preparation of major meetings of the Alliance, namely:
    The 4th A4HP Regional Workshop in Africa, end of October
    The 5th Global Forum on Health Promotion in Geneva (16-17 November)
    The Annual General Meeting, 16 November
    Other tasks of the intern include:
    To undertake research on the theme of the Global Forum
    To help with project writing and fundraising
    To develop an efficient communication mechanism both internally and externally
    (branding)
    To provide effective help with the Alliance internal and external communication
    system involving the website, social media and newsletter.
    To represent IPSF at the Alliance Board meetings
    To participate at relevant international meetings at the UN WHO, the Graduate
    Institute and others related to the Alliance activities taking place in Geneva during
    the period of the internship.
    To assist in preparing meetings of the Alliance and take notes

    To assist in implementing an efficient membership drive

    Requirements of the intern


    Strong interest in public health, social determinants of health, sustainable
    development, health in all policy, and other related topics
    Fluent in written and spoken English (French is an added value)
    Good information technology (IT) and internet skills
    Excellent research, drafting and time management skills
    Ability to work independently as well as in a multi-disciplinary team
    Conditions
    This is an unpaid internship. Please be aware of the cost of living in Geneva, as all travel
    and living costs, including medical insurance, are at the responsibility of the intern.
    The Alliance has no capacity to cope with the requirements of the Geneva authorities for
    receiving interns without a Schengen visa.
    Reporting and place of work
    The intern will assist and be accountable to the Coordinator of the Alliance. He/she will be
    working at the Office of the Alliance in Geneva, Villa Grand-Montfleury, Grand Montfleury 48,
    CH-1290 Versoix.
    To apply, please send your CV and motivation letter to the IPSF internship coordinator for
    shortlisting at [email protected]. The final selection will be done by the Alliance
    Secretariat, Gabriella Sozanski
    Deadline for application: 24 September 2015
    The successful applicant will be advised by 3 October. For more information on A4HP,
    please click here.
    Disclaimer: IPSF does not sponsor interns, nor is it responsible for any loss or injury occurring during
    an internship

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