Background

Development Governance International Consult (DGI Consult) is a purpose-driven governance, institutional capacity-strengthening and research consulting firm. Strong belief in the centrality of evidence-driven governance systems, innovations, and leadership to solve development challenges across sectors forms the core of our company’s philosophy. Guided by this philosophy and driven by evidence for decision-making, DGI Consult delivers state-of-the-art technical assistance and program management through seasoned staff and a network of local and international consultants.

DGI Consult implements donor-funded projects in health financing, especially health financing analytics, including fiscal space analysis, health program costing, financial modelling and political economy analysis. DGI Consult supports State Social Health Insurance Schemes and other government agencies to strengthen the institutional and operational frameworks that prepare them towards achieving their mandates. The organization also provides technical support in the areas of human resources for health (HRH), health taxes and domestic resource mobilization for vertical disease programs, including integration of such programs into the benefits package of the health insurance schemes.

Due to program expansion, DGI Consult seeks program interns who will work under the tutelage of senior staff and consultants. The internship program will create a pool of potential program officers who could be engaged in providing technical assistance in the near future. While participation in the internship program does not necessarily guarantee employment with DGI Consult, the acquisition of knowledge and skills could be a career-defining opportunity. The internship is for a six-month period, and a monthly stipend will be paid throughout the duration.

Responsibilities  

Working under the guidance of the Program Director, Senior Program Officers and consultants, interns will:

• Conduct literature reviews for health financing diagnostic assessments, peer-reviewed publications and development of health financing and policy/strategy;  
• Support evidence synthesis activities and write draft reports, including diagnostic assessment and project reports;
• Prepare draft knowledge products, including success stories, as well as policy, advocacy and technical briefs;
• Prepare draft slide deck for presentations at both internal and external technical meetings;  
• Participate in project events and adequately document proceedings using standard templates;
• Support the program development team in writing proposals and sourcing relevant materials for program development; and
• Carry out other tasks as advised by supervising staff and consultants.

Person specification

• First degree with a minimum of second-class upper grade in relevant fields
• Ability to learn, understand and apply concepts fast
• An excellent team player with demonstrable emotional intelligence  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Method of application

Interested and qualified candidates should send a cover letter and CV to recruitments@dgiconsult.org and indicate “Program Management Internship” in the subject field.

Closing date

November 15, 2024