Overview

Job Title: Internship – Research

REPOA

 

An autonomous research organization called REPOA generates and applies information to support socioeconomic change for inclusive development. In addition to producing high-caliber research, REPOA also offers training, makes knowledge sharing easier, and encourages the use of evidence from research to inform policy decisions. It is one of the top think tanks in Sub-Saharan Africa and one of Tanzania’s premier research organizations. Currently, REPOA is carrying out its five-year research program, which is divided into three interconnected strategic study areas: Governance, Accountability, and Citizen Engagement / Participation (GAP), Gender and Human Development, and Productive Sectors and Inclusive Development. Furthermore, the implementation of the strategic plan is currently supported by two cross-cutting themes: technology and innovation and environment and climate change.

 

As part of its capacity-building efforts, REPOA employs a variety of strategies, such as training young researchers in research techniques and writing skills and offering mentorship by pairing them with senior researchers to conduct research on particular topics and inviting senior researchers to collaborate with junior researchers. One strategy used to bring together junior and senior researchers has been to place interns at the REPOA headquarters or its Dodoma branch. In light of this, REPOA is encouraging prospective young researchers to submit an application for the internship post.

Summary of Work:

As a member of a diverse staff team executing REPOA’s current strategic plan, the intern is expected to support policy research, training, and administrative activities.

 

 

Accountabilities:

  • Give scholars technical advice and assistance.
  • Help academics create concept notes and research and training proposals for a range of strategic plan-related research projects;
  • Assist in the creation of research tools, such as data entry methods, translation, and proofreading.
  • Help fieldwork enumerators receive training on data collection techniques.
  • Encourage the observation and assessment of field operations.
  • Assist with data analysis and the creation of research papers and policy briefs that are appropriate for the intended audience.
  • Make sure that there are efficient logistics in place both before and during trainings and dissemination events, including but not limited to:

– Communication between participants and outside service providers.
– Training and distribution materials are administratively prepared with the assistance of researchers.
– Helping with the branding and formatting of resources for researchers and trainers, and

– Making sure trainings and distribution events go off without a hitch.

 

  • Offer secretarial assistance encompassing, but not restricted to:
    – Handling correspondence, invites, visits, and other organizational communications that are sent to and received from the office.
    – Sending and receiving formal correspondence via mail, email, and other means.
    – Overseeing the Dodoma sub office library.
    – Help with any additional duties needed to assist REPOA’s strategic plan implementation.

 

 

Qualifications:

Essential Requirements:

A recent, strong master’s degree in any of the social sciences—economics, development studies, sociology, etc.—would be ideal for this internship post. It will be advantageous to have some research and data analysis experience.

Benefits of the Job:

The chosen individual will receive an alluring compensation package in accordance with REPOA’s service plan.

Application Method

Interested and qualified candidates may apply by email at repoa@repoa.or.tz. They should enclose a typed letter of application with the subject line “Application for Research Internship” along with a comprehensive resume that includes three references.

Only those chosen candidates who fulfill the aforementioned criteria will be given consideration for an interview. After two weeks of the expiration date, those who have not heard from REPOA should consider themselves unsuccessful.

 

Equal opportunity employment is upheld under REPOA. Applications from women are encouraged.

The application must be submitted by Monday, September 2, 2024.

*Only those candidates who have been chosen and fulfill the prerequisites will be given the opportunity to interview. After this advertisement expires, anyone who have not heard from REPOA after two weeks should consider themselves unsuccessful.

To apply for this job email your details to repoa@repoa.or.tz.