Research, Advisory and Practice Intern at Busara Center

About the role:




• The Research, Advisory and Practice Intern will report to the Senior Project Associate and will work closely alongside other members of the Research, Advisory and Practice Division. As an intern, they will support the Research, Advisory and Practice Division in the assigned project and any other projects as needed.



Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities




• The intern will will work closely with Project leads in completing the tasks assigned below in the capacity strengthening workstream, but may be asked to contribute to Busara’s work in various other ways:


• Support the design, implementation and evaluation of capacity strengthening projects in applied research and behavioral science with government and civil society practitioners


• Organize, clean, and analyze data (mostly qualitative)


• Knowledge management


• Participate in external events (workshops, conferences, Communities of Practice meetings etc)


• Support in dissemination of results, prepare project reports, and present results


• Support in design and development of Research, Advisory and Practice projects focused on using behavioral science to alleviate global poverty


• Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the project supervisor.



Knowledge, Skills, and Experience


Minimum Requirements




• Students in their final semester in masters/undergraduate programs.


• Busara loves diversity of thought and we will accept applicants from a wide range of disciplines and backgrounds– Psychology, Sociology, Economics, Public Policy, Political Science, Statistics, Marketing and so on. A Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Social Sciences, Public Policy, or related fields.


• High level of self-motivation and energy, an optimistic “can-do” attitude


• Interest in capacity strengthening including but not limited to developing learning agenda, participating in in-person or virtual stakeholder engagements, coaching, mentorship and technical assistance, knowledge management and overall project implementation support


• Knowledge of project management tools/softwares


• Interest in qualitative and quantitative research or data analytic skill.


• Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and a team player.


• Interest and experience working in a fast-paced working environment.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• Interest in behavioral science, research, governance and civic engagement