Seeking 2 Interns for the WFPHA

The World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA) is currently looking for 2 interns.

WFPHA offers a unique internship environment for students in international health and development. Interns are given substantial responsibility for activities such as researching and writing articles, establishing contact with health and development NGOs worldwide, planning international conferences, and fundraising. Each internship is structured to suit the intern’s needs and interests, such as working on an individual research assignment, as well as WFPHA’s requirements.

During the internship, interns will further develop their writing and research skills and become more familiar with the key issues and actors in international health and development. They will have extensive networking opportunities as WFPHA is an international NGO in official relations with the WHO, and has extensive contacts with other organizations worldwide.

The internship will be done remotely.

Qualification and Experience

• Master’s student or graduate degree in the area of International Relations or health-related faculties
• Knowledge of MS Office and Adobe
• English: A must
• Good writing skills
• Eager to work within a multicultural and international environment
• A good team player with a “can-do” attitude
• Good at multitasking and working with strict deadlines

Compensation

The internship is unpaid. The organization does not cover relocation expenses or sponsor international student visas.

Period

Starts 1st June 2026 and 1st September 2026, for a minimum of 3 months. The internship may be part-time or full-time.

Application Deadline
April 23, 2026

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for the internship, please send your CV and motivation letter to Maria Mata at maria.mata@wfpha.org. Please mention in your email if you are available to start in June or September.