Position Summary
Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual with outstanding data collection, research skills, and communication skills as a Research Intern to support the Working Together for Change – HiH Project in Tanzania.
The Research Intern will support the research team in the design, implementation, and dissemination of research projects. This role involves conducting literature reviews, assisting in data collection and analysis, contributing to report writing, and providing administrative and logistical support. The intern will work closely with researchers and project staff to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of research outputs. This position is ideal for individuals looking to gain hands-on experience in applied research, data analysis, and policy-relevant work within a dynamic team environment.
Responsibilities
40% – Project Development:
- Support in drafting an endline questionnaire that updates the baseline and incorporates any additional items necessary to measure mechanisms/experiences with the community meetings, in particular.
- Assisting IPA-Tanzania staff in writing the IPA sections of the next grant report due to FID.
- Joining IPA and HiH staff for some community meetings and preparing detailed memos summarizing the events.
40% – Research Support:
- Work closely with research staff and contribute to team discussions.
- Help coordinate meetings, field visits, or workshops related to research activities.
20% – Perform other tasks as needed and handle any special projects if required.
Qualifications
- Candidates must be a Master student and have an undergraduate degree in economics, social science, public policy, international development, or other related fields.
- Demonstrated ability to carry out research tasks, including literature reviews, data collection, data analysis and interpretation of findings.
- Strong and demonstrated analytical skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in using statistical analysis software (e.g STATA, R, Python) and Microsoft Office Suite
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new research methodologies, techniques and project requirements as needed.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team as well as independently.
- Ability to manage time efficiently and meet deadlines, especially when working on multiple tasks.
- Understanding of research ethics and commitment to maintaining confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism throughout the research process.
Reports to
Research Associate
Location
Tanzania
Contract Type
6-week Fixed-Term Contract
Deadline to Apply
Monday June 9th, 2025
About IPA
Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a research and policy nonprofit that discovers and promotes effective solutions to global poverty problems. IPA brings together researchers and decision-makers to design, rigorously evaluate, and refine these solutions and their applications, ensuring that the evidence created is used to improve the lives of the world’s poor. In recent decades, trillions of dollars have been spent on programs designed to reduce global poverty, but clear evidence of which programs succeed is rare, and when evidence does exist, decision-makers often do not know about it. IPA exists to bring together leading researchers and these decision-makers to ensure that the evidence we create leads to a tangible impact on the world. Since its founding in 2002, IPA has worked with over 600 leading academics to conduct over 900 evaluations in 52 countries. This research has informed hundreds of successful programs that now impact millions of individuals worldwide.
Safeguarding at IPA
At Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA), we are committed to creating a safe and respectful environment for all individuals, particularly children and vulnerable adults. As IPA adheres to strict safeguarding principles, selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards. By joining IPA, you become part of a team dedicated to ethical conduct, social responsibility, and meaningful impact in the fight against global poverty. Together, we work to create a better world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive with dignity and respect.
How to Apply:
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