Data-Pop Alliance is looking for a Research and Content Intern. We are an international nonprofit created in 2013 out of the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI), the MIT Media Lab and ODI. We bring together researchers, experts, practitioners, and activists to change the world with data through three pillars of work: diagnosing local realities and human problems with data and AI; mobilizing capacities, communities, and ideas towards more data literate societies, and transforming the systems and processes that underpin our societies and countries.
Dates: 3 months, full-time, with possibility of extension.
Location: Remote.
Scope of Work
Reporting to the Project Managers, the Research and Content Intern will produce research and analysis in the fields of data, sustainable development, socio-economic impacts of COVID-19, agriculture and food systems, livelihoods, economic, social and cultural rights, and others, as well as generate content for the project. Among others, primary activities for the Research and Content Intern include:
| 1.Research (50%) |
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| 2. Data Collection and Analysis (50%) |
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Profile/Qualifications
- Recent graduate of a master’s degree programme (or student in last semester of university) with a degree in International Development, Public Policy, Development Economics, Political Science or other relevant social science fields.
- Strong interest in research at the intersection of data and international sustainable development, poverty reduction, climate change, sustainable agriculture, food security, livelihoods.
- Demonstrated experience in the field of international development, with a focus on livelihoods development, food systems and agriculture, human rights, impact evaluation methods, monitoring and evaluation.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish are required.
- Ability to work with people from different cultural backgrounds.
- Ability to work on multiple projects while being proactive, analytical, and organized.
- Familiarity and experience with qualitative and quantitative research and analysis (especially if the candidate has proven knowledge of Stata, R, Python and/or N Vivo).
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Comfortable with remote teams and processes.
Candidates should be able to work independently, manage their time wisely, and meet deadlines. They should be detail-focused, reliable, professional, and possess strong research, writing, editing, and analysis skills, as well as excellent communication, and interpersonal skills.
Remuneration
500 USD per month
Recruitment process
Qualified candidates are requested to submit a CV, a cover letter with two academic or work references and one writing sample (in English) to jobs@datapopalliance.org with the subject line “Research and Content Intern – Livelihoods” by 18 February at 6:00 pm EST. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis so early application is strongly advised. Please note that only complete applications submitted in English will be considered.
Equal Opportunity
Data-Pop Alliance employs personnel without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic origin, language, citizenship, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical and/or mental handicap or financial ability. While remaining alert and sensitive to the issue of fair and equitable treatment for all, Data-Pop Alliance has a special concern with the participation and advancement of members of four designated groups that have traditionally been disadvantaged in employment: women, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities.
Equal opportunity
Data-Pop Alliance employs personnel without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic origin, language, citizenship, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, physical and/or mental handicap or financial ability. While remaining alert and sensitive to the issue of fair and equitable treatment for all, Data-Pop Alliance has a special concern with the participation and advancement of members of four designated groups that have traditionally been disadvantaged in employment: women, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities.
