Context

Seefar is seeking applications for a Research and Data Science Intern to support the Research and MEL Team on several projects related to migration and livelihoods. You will have demonstrated experience in designing and carrying out qualitative and quantitative research; have experience analyzing quantitative, structured data, and creating, maintaining and working with large datasets and databases; have thematic experience on, and a strong interest in, migration and livelihoods work; enjoy working in a high performing team from multiple countries; are results focussed; and have complete fluency in English.

Responsibilities include: support the design and implementation of research projects; analysis of quantitative and qualitative data; setting up, maintaining and reconfiguring (SQL) databases and large structured datasets; production of research outputs; administration of research projects.

You can be based anywhere in the world and may have the opportunity to travel (COVID-19 dependent). This is a paid position, with working hours being flexible.

Seefar encourages applicants from a variety of backgrounds and locations, including those in developing countries, displaced persons, and/or those with physical disabilities.

Our Commitment to You

As a social enterprise, we are committed to ensuring mutual benefit to the Enterprise and interns. In recognition of the innovation and hard work interns bring, we offer:

  • A paid internship and the flexibility to live wherever you want;
  • Investment in your professional development;
  • Continual review of tasks and responsibilities to best reflect interests and skill level;
  • Priority consideration for permanent positions. Seefar is growing fast and recruiting frequently.

Job Description

We are a social enterprise with a vision for a world in which vulnerable people have more opportunities to advance themselves. Our purpose is to work with vulnerable people to build a better future. We specialize in justice, migration and social inclusion. Our expertise is in strategic communications, counselling, consulting, monitoring and evaluation, and research. We work in East Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, East Africa, North Africa, the Sahel and Europe. For more information about us, please visit https://seefar.org/about-us

To get a sense of the research we specialize in at Seefar, please visit https://seefar.org/research/ but note the bulk of our research is unpublished.

For examples of projects relevant to migration, please visit https://seefar.org/tag/migration/ and for livelihoods, please visit https://seefar.org/news/projects/lift-reimagining-livelihood-interventions-for-survivors-of-cse-and-trafficking-in-india/ and https://seefar.org/news/projects/activating-personal-initiative-behaviours-among-youth-in-afghanistan/

This role demands someone who is smart, intrinsically motivated, worldly and interested in hard challenges. You are comfortable working with a diverse staff …….

Source: https://reliefweb.int/job/3808379/research-and-data-science-intern