The YouthNet programme of Family Health International (FHI) has an eleven-week internship programme designed to give current or recent undergraduate and graduate university students (under 25 years of age) from developing countries experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating youth reproductive health (YRH) and HIV/AIDS programmes. Six positions, based in the Washington, DC, area are available. The internship programme will run from May 30 to August 12, 2005.

YouthNet is a global programme, managed by FHI, committed to improving the reproductive health (RH) and HIV/AIDS prevention behaviours of youth 10 - 24 years old.

How Will The Internship Work?

Each intern will develop a collaborative relationship with YouthNet staff working in one of the technical areas related to YRH and HIV/AIDS. The technical areas include:

• Behaviour Change and Communication
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Policy
• Youth Participation
• Community Involvement

Interns will receive free housing (if needed) and an expense allowance of $300 per week. Travel to/from the Washington, DC area to participate in the internship will be paid up to $400 per individual.

Who Should Apply?

Dynamic individuals from developing countries currently enrolled in or recently graduated from United States-based undergraduate and graduate universities who expect to return to their country of origin after their studies are complete. Individuals must have particular interests, experience, or skills in YRH and HIV/AIDS in developing country contexts and one or more of the technical areas listed above. Non-Health, Development Studies majors, and HIV+ youth are encouraged to apply. Foreign language and computer skills are desirable.

How Do I Apply?

Applicants should send a current resume (C.V.); a cover letter identifying their technical skills and interests with an explanation of how the internship matches the applicant's career goals or why they should be considered for the internship; and a letter of recommendation from the applicant's advisor, professor, or supervisor in an applicable field.

Incomplete application submissions will not be considered.

The deadline for receipt of applications is March 31 2005.

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