ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
GHI INTERNSHIP PATHS
Research Internship
This internship aims to equip the intern with academic writing, data management, and data analysis skills in addition to expanding knowledge of research fields within the GHI programs: Conflict Medicine Program, Refugee Health Program, E-Sahha Program, Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness Program and ECAP
Internship recommended duration: 2-3 months.
Internship eligibility:
Obtained or is pursuing a degree in Basic Science, Data Science, Public Health, Medicine or related fields.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in English.
Internship potential tasks:
- Creating and structuring questionnaires and surveys or adapting pre-existing and validated ones as well as how to approach routinely collected data and surveillance records.
- Entering and formatting data in spreadsheets and/or databases for effective research data use.
- Participating in data analysis using qualitative and/or quantitative methodological approaches.
- Compiling and organizing research findings in graphs, tables, and diagrams etc. and create PowerPoint presentations.
Social Media Internship
This internship aims to equip the intern with experience in social media management and strategies while ensuring the exposure of GHI programs, services, and activities in various social media platforms, including Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
Internship recommended duration: 1-3 months.
Internship eligibility:
Obtained or is pursuing a degree in Social Media, Communications or related fields .
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in English.
Internship potential tasks:
- Assisting with the design and execution of social media campaigns.
- Working alongside the communications team to create a plan for social media strategies.
- Assisting in implementing plans to increase followers on popular social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.
- Ensuring that social media posts are in line with GHI’s mission, vision, and communications strategies.
- Interacting with followers and answering questions through GHI’s social media platforms.
- Tracking social media engagement to identify high-performing ideas and campaigns for scalability.
- Creating and distributing content such as blogs, infographics & videos.
- Creating social media posts during live and online events.
Editing, Writing, and Translation Internship
This internship aims to equip the intern with academic writing experience and exposure through working on various academic publications, reports, short pieces, and other texts.
Internship recommended duration: 1-3 months.
Internship eligibility:
Obtained or is pursuing a degree in Translation, English Literature, Law, Public Health, or related fields.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in English and Arabic.
Internship potential tasks:
- Writing announcements, social media posts, and communication pieces in coordination with the Communications Team.
- Translating various texts including interviews, web pages, manuscripts, etc.
- Drafting short/blog articles.
- Drafting Literature Reviews, Backgrounds and Overviews for larger academic articles and research.
- Drafting Literature Reviews, Backgrounds and Overviews for grant applications and proposals.
- Copy editing and referencing.
- Proofreading and fact-checking articles.
- Transcribing Key Informant Interviews and Focus Group Discussions.
Administration and Event Planning
This internship aims to equip the intern with administrative and event management experience while ensuring proper operations during GHI’s events and academic occasions.
Internship recommended duration: 1-3 months.
Internship eligibility:
Obtained or is pursuing a degree in Management, Business, Sales, Public Health, or related fields.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in English and Arabic.
Internship potential tasks:
- Preparing guest lists and emailing lists related to the event.
- Helping in the logistics such as flight booking, transportations and hotel reservations.
- Preparing the printing materials, gadgets and send them to printing house.
- Preparing distribution material and double check the room on the day of the event (podium, chairs, laptops…etc).
- Translating various texts, plans, and agendas.
Marketing and Business Development Internship
This internship aims to equip the intern with knowledge in the management of marketing & business development operations under the supervision of the NGOi Manager.
Internship recommended duration: 2-3 months.
Internship eligibility:
Obtained or is pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing or related fields.
Familiarity with marketing tools and procedures.
Ability to take direction and absorb information quickly.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English & Arabic.
Must have a passion for marketing.
Internship potential tasks:
- Performing market analysis and research.
- Identifying and contacting prospective clients or partner companies.
- Promoting NGOi services via promotional activities.
- Contributing to the development of a marketing plan.
- Identifying new development channels.
- Assisting in administrative tasks.
Field Work Internship
This internship aims to equip the intern with field work experience and exposure through assisting in delivering awareness sessions and activities to vulnerable communities.
Internship recommended duration: 2-3 months.
Internship eligibility:
Obtained or is pursuing a degree in Public Health, Nutrition or related fields.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English & Arabic.
Internship potential tasks:
- Assisting in field visits, field activity organization, social media posts, and communication pieces in coordination with the Communications Team.
- Translating various texts including interviews, activity content, focus group discussions etc.
- Coordinating WhatsApp groups with female refugees and host communities.
- Extracting content (Women’s Health related) from previously prepared educational material.
SUPERVISION & MENTORSHIP
The intern will be supervised and mentored by a GHI staff from a relevant department or division throughout the whole duration of the internship. The appointed GHI staff will ensure direct supervision of day-to-day tasks and follow up on project progress/completion, reporting and submissions.
APPLICATION
Application Process
- Submit a GHI internship application.
- If your application was shortlisted, you will be contacted by the internship program coordinator for an interview.
- If your application was successful, you will receive an acceptance email detailing your next steps.
Internship Expectations
Throughout the duration of the internship, each intern is expected to:
- Schedule an induction meeting with the intern supervisor to discuss the internship project and fill out the project plan form to specify project tasks and timeline.
- Share the activities, outputs, planed tasks, and challenges with the internship supervisor on a weekly basis, using the weekly report template.
- Using GHI PowerPoint Template, present the following at the end of the internship period:
- The project tasks and timeline
- The process and challenges faced
- The findings and reflection on the learning process
- Fill out internship evaluation form.
FEATURED INTERNS
Mira Fawal
Master's in Cognitive Neuroscience and Clinical Neuropsychology, University of Padua, ItalyLebanon
December 2022
Batool Algharib
Master's in Advance Nutrition, American University of Beirut, LebanonLebanon
November 2022
Mohamad Ghalayini
Master's in Public Health, American University of Beirut, LebanonLebanon
September 2022
Racha Soubra
Master's in Public Health, American University of Beirut, LebanonLebanon
September 2022
Yasmina Ramadan
BA in Psychology and Minor in Education at the American University of Beirut, LebanonLebanon
July 2022
Joanne Hokayem
B.A in Neuroscience, Global Health and Health Policy at Harvard University, United StatesLebanon
June 2022
Jad Azzam
Bachelor’s degree in Advertising and Marketing, Notre Dame University of Louaize, LebanonLebanon
March 2022
Cynthia Alame
Undergraduate student in Health Communication, American University of Beirut, LebanonLebanon
March 2022
Maya Saleh
Bachelor’s degree in Media and Communications, American University of Beirut, LebanonLebanon
February 2022
Celine Aljamil
Bachelor’s degree in Media and Communications, American University of Beirut, LebanonLebanon
February 2022
Mariam Hassoun
Master’s in Food Safety, American University of Beirut, LebanonLebanon
Dec 2021
Samya El Sayed
Medical student, American University of Beirut, LebanonLebanon
Oct 2021
Nora Mahmalji
Dietetics and Nutrition , American University of BeirutLebanon
June 2021
Reem Wazni
Microbiology and Immunology/Nutrition and Dietetics, American University of BeirutLebanon
May 2021
Teresa Nicoli Aldini
Global Health, Gothenburg UniversitySweden
April 2021
Amira Dabbous
Economics and Public Policy, American University of BeirutLebanon
Febuary 2021
May Younes
Public Health, Phoenicia UniversityLebanon
January 2021
Rebecca Mendelsohn
Public Policy, University of MichiganUnited States
November 2020
Ricardo Diab
International Affairs and Diplomacy, Notre Dame UniversityLebanon
August 2020
Lubna Jaber
Public Health and Development Sciences, University of BalamandLebanon
August 2020
Karim Jazzar
Computer & Communications Engineering, American University of BeirutLebanon
July 2020
Maya AlMoussa
Molecular & Cellular Biology with a focus in Global Health, Harvard UniversityUnited Kingdom
May 2020
Danny Eter
Public Health and Economics, Johns Hopkins UniversityUnited States
January 2020
Lea Sacca
Health Promotion Behavioral Sciences and Global Health, University of Texas Health Sciences CenterUnited States
June 2019
Rita Ibrahim
Public Health,London School of Hygiene and Tropical MedicineUnited Kingdom
August 2019
Patil Babikian
MS Molecular Biology , Lebanese American UniversityLebanon
May 2019
Joe Lahham
Computer Science and Economics, Williams CollegeUnited States
February 2019
Indira Indyk
Nutrition, Wageningen University & ResearchNetherlands
February 2019