Family Planning and New Product Development Intern - FHI - Washington D.C.

Job Title: Family Planning and New Product Development Intern
Position Type:
Location: Washington, DC
Department: Family Planning

Description:
PSI seeks an intern to support the Family Planning and New Product Development Department. This position is based in Washington, D.C., and reports to the Global Director, Family Planning and New Product Development.

The Intern will provide administrative and programmatic support to staff in Washington and the field on a wide range of health projects, focused on social marketing of contraceptive products and services in more than 25 countries. The intern will work approximately 70% in Family Planning and 30% New Product Development.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
# Build a database of documents and lessons-learned pertaining to family planning behavior change communications, information and education, promotional and training materials

# Compile and distribute information in a DVD to PSI field programs

# Respond to internal/external requests for information and technical support

# Perform financial/data analysis (e.g. sales analysis, price analysis, DHS data, research analysis)

# Provide administrative support to the FP and NPD teams

# Update information sheets on potential new products

# Update new product information resources

Experience:
# Knowledge of public health issues (especially developing countries), reproductive health a plus;

# Excellent analytical skills;

# Ability to synthesize research and information on various topics with limited supervision;

# Good computer skills, including advanced knowledge of Excel;

# Attention to detail, autonomy;

# Strong communication, writing, and organizational skills;

# Flexibility, resourcefulness and ability to assume varied responsibilities;

# Foreign language a plus, especially Spanish or French; and

# Basic graphics, HTML knowledge desirable.

A stipend commensurate with the candidate's experience will be provided.
Please send cover letter and resume to cstokes@psi.org. No calls or other emails please.