Programme Intern (Assistive Technology)

Under the overall guidance of the Head of Global Programme, the Intern will:

• Provide support in country assessments and formulations of the ATscale country assistance strategies through desk reviews, evidence review and review of similar reports;

• Provide support in conceptualization of the global level interventions through desk analyses and internal consultations;

• Assist the Senior Programme Managers (SPMs) in undertaking research and analysis on specific assigned topics in relation to the key elements of the ATscale; 

• Assist SPMs and provide support in drafting. writing and editing a range of content on key areas related to the ATscale: project documents, background notes, presentations, articles, information sheets, newsletters, progress reports and key messages, as appropriate; 

• Contribute to the development of ATscale guidance materials such as manuals and procedures concerned with country support activities;

• Assist the ATscale programme team’s related mission/meeting/events preparations communication, and follow-up, with a focus on the partner countries; 

• Maintain database to support the ATscale programme team in tracking and monitoring progress with country programmes

• Support  programme team in ongoing market building and shaping interventions, including conducting research, design regular maintaining online AT market platform;

• Assist in documenting and analyzing information from, policy briefs, reports, academic journals and news articles relevant to the ATscale and its partner countries; 

• Share knowledge with the wider ATscale secretariat through distilling lessons learnt and other insights gained from research and programme interaction; 

• Assist programme team in developing training and other curricular materials for Assistive technology, rehabilitation, disability courses for training events and workshops;

• Perform any other  role related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the Head of Global Programmes. 

Training components and learning elements

ATscale highly values interns’ contributions and appreciates the importance of learning during an internship. ATscale thus will provide a wealth of opportunities for on-the-job training, studying programme-related documents, data analysis and preparation of reports and statistics. 

She/he will have the opportunity to join official meetings and learn about ATscale, the UN, the disability sector and multilateral cooperation. She/he will get exposure to key stakeholders, multi-partner donors, international non-governmental organizations, government work and other representatives.