Research, Advisory and Practice Intern
Busara
Nairobi
intern
Posted 7 hours ago
Job Description
Research, Advisory and Practice Intern
Nairobi
Research, Advisory and Practice – Advisory /
Full-time /
Hybrid
About Busara
Since 2014, Busara has evolved from a small behavioral science lab in Nairobi into a boutique research and advisory organization. Our diverse team of over 130 staff from 15+ countries has engaged in diverse projects across more than 50 countries in sectors like agriculture, health, governance and inclusive finance. While headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, we have expanded our footprint with offices now in India, Uganda, Tanzania, Nigeria, and Latin America.
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
We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Data Privacy Statement
As part of Busara’s recruitment process, personal information provided by an applicant through various means will be collected and stored. This includes but is not limited to the information which the candidate provides to Busara in their application and profile, any data from role assessments, interviews information including video interviews and data provided to us by your referees. This data will be used to evaluate the application, communicate with the candidate, and where a candidate has selected this option, for future recruitment opportunities. All this information will be treated as part of each job application record and only retained for the required record retention period.
By choosing to apply for this position at Busara, you are giving Busara your consent to process your personal data as described above. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is secure.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Required Skills
Data AnalysisKnowledge ManagementProject ManagementReportingResearch and AnalysisTeam PlayerQualitative ResearchBehavioral ScienceQuantitative ResearchCapacity Building
About the Company
Busara
Research Services
51 - 250 Founded 2012
Busara is a nonprofit organization that uses social and behavioral science to solve problems in development and poverty alleviation. From our headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, we collaborate with organizations from around the world to implement world-class research and data-driven advisory and consulting.
Busara has worked with a number of leading universities and research organizations around the world on projects related to savings, inequality, entrepreneurship, and other questions central to development economics. We also work with governments, NGOs and private companies to bring the latest in academic research into the hands of policy makers and agents for change. We use rigorous, data-driven techniques paired with the latest in local behavioral research to help design solutions to further your organization's goals.
Busara has worked with a number of leading universities and research organizations around the world on projects related to savings, inequality, entrepreneurship, and other questions central to development economics. We also work with governments, NGOs and private companies to bring the latest in academic research into the hands of policy makers and agents for change. We use rigorous, data-driven techniques paired with the latest in local behavioral research to help design solutions to further your organization's goals.
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