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Internship - Country Strategy and Support

WHOGeneva, Switzerland
Category | Grade:Intern | I-1Deadline:3 Aug 2026Job ID:2602793Posted on:13 Jul 2026
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Overview

This internship supports WHO's Country Strategy and Support office in preparing for the 13th Global Management Meeting of WHO Representatives and related reporting. The intern assists with briefing packages, the Country Presence Portal and Report, and standard operating protocols that strengthen WHO's strategic work at country level.

Department: Country Strategy and Support (CSS)

Languages

Required: English

Desired: French, Other UN language

Job Functions

  1. Policy, Economics and International Affairs
  2. Programme and Project Management

Minimum Experience

Not listed

Estimated Salary

Not available

Responsibilities

  • Support technical preparation for the 13th Global Management Meeting of WHO Representatives
  • Assist in compiling the 13th GMM meeting report
  • Assist in developing the 2027 Country Presence Report
  • Support preparation and updating of standard operating protocols for CSS work
  • Assist in drafting technical briefing packages for senior management
  • Contribute to maintaining and updating the Country Presence Portal and CSS Intranet/Internet pages
  • Participate in ongoing CSS projects and provide support as requested

Requirements

  • Completed three years of full-time bachelor's-level studies in a field related to health or social sciences, and be enrolled in a course of study leading to a Master's-level qualification in a related field (or graduated within the last eighteen months)
  • Expert knowledge of English

Skills

Data AnalysisProgramme CoordinationResearch and AnalysisStakeholder Collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Additional info

  • Internship duration: 19 October 2026 - 2 April 2027
  • Interns do not receive a salary; living allowance up to CHF 1,680/month (non-resident) or CHF 739/month (resident), plus daily lunch vouchers (CHF 20/working day) and medical/accident insurance