Job Description
Company : Impact Economix
Location : South Africa
Closing date: 07 June 2021
Impact Economix: Researcher Internship Programme 2021
The internship programme is offered over a six-month period. We are now recruiting for the period 1 July – 30 December 2021. Interns are expected to work 3-4 days a week (the detailed weekly schedule is flexible and will be negotiated with the successful candidate).
Responsibilities include:
- Developing research and evaluation proposals;
- Developing evaluation designs and methodologies as well as research instruments;
- Managing and conducting surveys and fieldwork;
- Managing data collection;
- Conducting data analysis; and
- Report-writing and editing.
Qualifications:
Diploma or Masters degree in:
- Economics
- Monitoring and Evaluation;
Competencies:
- Outstanding analytical and conceptual skills;
- Good understanding of descriptive statistics and qualitative research methods (experience in conducting literature reviews and developing theories of change an advantage);
- Microsoft Office, Internet and email computer skills (SPSS and Atlas_ti skills a plus);
- Knowledge of and ability to develop indicators and design monitoring and evaluation data collection instruments (interview schedules, questionnaires etc.);
- Knowledge of the use of graphic presentation including computerized graphics;
- Experience with research design, data collection techniques incl. surveys, data analysis and report writing;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Strong report writing skills and analytical approach;
- Motivated and self-driven;
- Ability to work to multiple deadlines and ensure efficient time and self-management;
- Fluency in English (additional South African languages such as Xhosa, Zulu etc. will be an advantage);
- High energy level;
- Ideally located in the Western Cape or Gauteng (although applicants from other Provinces will also be considered).
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How to Apply
To apply please send us your CV, together with your letter of motivation, an example of a recent report that you have written, certified academic results for both undergraduate and post-graduate (if relevant) degrees, and three contactable references to Rae Wolpe: [email protected]
Closing date: Monday 7th June 2021.