Are you ready to make a real impact while gaining invaluable experience? Welcome to the USAID Internship in Tanzania, where passionate individuals come together to drive change and foster development in one of Africa’s most vibrant nations. This unique opportunity allows you to work alongside seasoned professionals, immerse yourself in local cultures, and contribute to meaningful projects that improve lives and empower communities. Whether you’re a budding global health enthusiast, an aspiring economist, or a future leader in sustainable development, this internship promises to be a stepping stone to an exciting career while making a lasting difference. Join us in Tanzania, and let’s build a brighter future together!
USAID T-MELA IBI is seeking two interns for Evaluation and Assessment roles to assist T-MELA’s Evaluation and Assessment Specialists. In this capacity, interns will work closely with interdisciplinary teams, handle data organization, and support evaluation data collection logistics. This role presents a unique opportunity to develop technical and organizational skills, contribute to meaningful projects, and gain practical experience in the development sector. Ideal candidates should be detail-oriented, eager to learn, and have a background in data management, social research, program evaluation, or related fields.
RESPONSIBILITIES
SCHEDULING AND COORDINATION
- Arrange meetings, interviews, and sessions.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure tasks run smoothly.
- Coordinate project activities with T-MELA staff.
DATA MANAGEMENT
- Gain experience in data collection and logistical support.
- Assist in organizing and categorizing collected data for easy access.
- Contribute to developing data collection tools and methods.
- Ensure adherence to quality assurance during data collection.
- Assist with survey programming as needed.
- Learn both quantitative and qualitative data analysis techniques.
REPORT AND DOCUMENT PREPARATION
- Transcribe audio recordings.
- Maintain and update interview and activity schedules.
- Assist in preparing field reports by compiling data and drafting initial versions for review.
- Support fieldwork activities such as enumerator training and data collection.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields such as Data Management, Social Research, Project Management, Public Administration, Sociology, or related areas. Master’s degree students in Monitoring and Evaluation preferred.
- Experience in at least two assessments, surveys, evaluations, or similar data collection and management activities.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (especially Excel, Word, and Teams).
- Familiarity with data tools and project management software is beneficial.
- Strong communication skills in English and Swahili.
- Ability to multitask effectively and solve problems.
PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR
- Collaborate effectively with diverse teams and adapt to changes.
- Open to feedback, ethical in conduct, and respect confidentiality.
- Knowledge of Tanzanian government structures is advantageous.
SUPERVISION
The intern will receive technical supervision from the Task Lead – Evaluation and Assessment.
LOCATION
Dar Es Salaam, at the USAID T-MELA office.
APPLICATION PROCESS AND SUBMISSION DEADLINE
Interested applicants should electronically submit a detailed CV and cover letter to [email protected] with the position mentioned in the subject line.
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. The deadline for submitting applications is end of business day on July 1, 2024.
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