Intern, Health Initiative at Rockefeller Foundation

• Support efforts to improve public health decision-making in the era of climate change through the implementation and strengthening of climate-informed health action.
• Conduct research and analysis of solutions to address the impacts of climate change on human health, particularly challenges impacting the most vulnerable populations.
• “Connect the dots” across multiple workstreams to create strategy and communication materials for internal and external audiences.
• Support the execution of meetings and convenings by researching potential invitees, managing invitations, and preparing research briefs and other materials.
• Prepare background and briefing materials to inform strategic engagements and partnerships.
• Support the execution of meetings and convenings by researching potential invitees, managing invitations, and preparing research briefs and other materials.
• Draft grant and contract materials with guidance from program officers, and support project management.

• Currently enrolled in a graduate program in one of the following areas: public/global health, environmental health/science, public policy, government, international development, health economics or a related field.
• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills and the ability to research new, potentially unfamiliar topics with limited guidance.
• Proven ability to conduct comprehensive literature reviews and synthesize evidence from peer-reviewed studies and grey literature.
• Comfort with policy analysis, report writing, and developing briefing notes or slide decks tailored for policy and decision-makers.
• Experience delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous work experience in the nonprofit sector, consulting, research, or business-related field preferred.
• Must be authorized to work in Kenya.
• Must be a collaborative and proactive self-starter.
• Committed to the mission of the Foundation.

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