OHDI Internship Program
One Health And Development Initiative (OHDI)•Remote/Hybrid - Ethiopia•188(views)
Full Time
Job Description
About the Company
The One Health and Development Initiative (OHDI) is a nonprofit organization advancing One Health and sustainable development by addressing the interconnected challenges of human, animal, plant, and environmental health. Through donor-funded programs, capacity-strengthening initiatives, digital platforms, and community-driven interventions, OHDI works to deliver integrated and practical solutions that improve lives and ecosystems.
As part of our commitment to building the next generation of One Health professionals, OHDI is pleased to open applications for the OHDI Internship Program 2026.
This internship program is designed to provide graduates with meaningful, hands-on experience across multidisciplinary One Health program areas, while strengthening professional skills, applied learning, and career readiness.
Overview of the Internship Program
The OHDI Internship Program offers early-career professionals the opportunity to contribute to real-world projects that sit at the intersection of public health, animal welfare, environmental sustainability, and development practice.
Interns will work closely with program teams to support research, implementation, coordination, communications, and knowledge management activities aligned with OHDI’s mission and strategic priorities.
Available Program Areas
Applicants may apply to one of the following program areas based on their background and interests:
- Antimicrobial Resistance Mitigation and Stewardship
- Animal Welfare & Sustainable Livestock System
- Conservation and Climate Action
- Sustainable (Plant) Food Systems
- One Health Technologies
- Zoonoses and Health Security
Each program area offers exposure to policy, research, community engagement, and systems-based One Health approaches.
Internship Duration and Structure
- Duration: 3 Months (about 20 hours/week of time commitment)
- Mode: Remote/Hybrid work setting
- Start Period: February 1, 2026
Interns are expected to commit time, meet assigned deliverables, and actively participate in assigned program/project activities throughout the internship period.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the OHDI Internship Program, applicants must:
- Be a graduate with at least a Bachelor’s degree.
- Demonstrate interest in One Health, development, or related fields.
- Show willingness to learn, collaborate, and contribute to multidisciplinary teams.
What Interns Will Gain
- Practical experience working on One Health programs and projects.
- Exposure to interdisciplinary and systems-oriented approaches.
- Professional mentorship and skills development.
- Experience working within a mission-driven nonprofit organization.
- Opportunities to contribute to impactful initiatives addressing real-world health and development challenges.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are required to complete the online application form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdRot2O2FFQYre7Yguyc86RqPXCjNWQFzqv2iIESpjsTepdGA/viewform
Application Deadline: January 11, 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
One Health And Development Initiative (OHDI)
View ProfileOne Health and Development Initiative One Health and Development Initiative (OHDI) is a global nonprofit organization advancing One Health and Sustainable Development through integrated action across human, animal, plant, and environmental health. We recognize that the health and wellbeing of people, animals, plants, and ecosystems are deeply interconnected, and that achieving lasting impact requires holistic, collaborative, and evidence-based approaches. Guided by this understanding, OHDI promotes education, advocacy, research, and practical solutions that bridge sectors and disciplines to build healthier, more resilient, and sustainable communities. Through our programs, research initiatives, policy engagement, technology-driven solutions, and communication platforms, we apply the principles of One Health to real-world challenges. Our work fosters collaboration, strengthens local and global capacity, and drives innovation that improves health, wellbeing, and sustainable development for all.
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