Intern

Results for Development (R4D) is a leading non-profit global development partner. We collaborate with change agents—government officials, civil society leaders, and social innovators—supporting them as they navigate complex change processes to achieve large-scale, equitable outcomes in health, education, and nutrition. We work with country leaders to diagnose challenges, co-create, innovate, and implement solutions built on evidence and diverse stakeholder input, and engage in learning to adapt, iterate, and improve. We also strengthen global, regional, and country ecosystems to support country leaders with expertise, evidence, and innovations. R4D helps country leaders solve their immediate challenges today, while also strengthening systems and institutions to address tomorrow’s challenges. And we share what we learn so others around the world can achieve results for development too.

We have a unique and vibrant culture at R4D. Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of our work environment and help advance our mission. Diversity—of ideas, identities, perspectives and backgrounds—is vital to who we are and what we do. We seek people who embrace these values and will help reinforce them. Our work culture is collaborative, creative and entrepreneurial. We operate based on trust and respect. Teams across the organization frequently collaborate on programmatic work and support each other in continuously building a better R4D.

In Ghana, R4D is collaborating with stakeholders in health primarily on two main activities:

1.       USAID Frontier Health Markets (FHM) Engage. A global cooperative agreement to provide technical assistance to local actors to improve the ability of health markets to meet supply-side capacity gaps and consumer preferences and contribute to equitable provision of and access to high-quality family planning and other health services and products in mixed health systems.

2.       The FASTR (Frequent Assessment Systems and Tools for Resilience) Project is a results and learning initiative of the Global Financing Facility for Women, Children, and Adolescents (GFF) that aims to support countries in generating and using rapid-cycleanalytics to significantly improve RMNCAH-N (Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescents Health and Nutrition) outcomes​.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated, creative, and resourceful intern to help us achieve our goals across the two activities. While the intern’s responsibilities will focus on the two activities, he/she will also have opportunities to work on other R4D Ghana projects. The intern will work closely with our team to implement program activities, including stakeholder engagement, research and analysis, organizing and managing meetings and workshops, and drafting communication products and presentations.  We will assign him/her tasks relevant to his/her learning interests.

Our ideal candidate is someone seeking to gain hands-on experience in international development and is excited to learn and contribute to a team.

Compensation and Length of Internship

The intern will receive a monthly stipend of GHC1,500 - 2,500, and incidental expenses will be covered.  The internship will last six (6) months and can be extended up to eighteen (18) months.

Responsibilities

Technical Support

·       Conduct qualitative and/or quantitative research and analysis and report findings and suggest key takeaways to project lead    

o   Assist in data cleaning and review.

·       Support research and writing of technical and administrative products

·       Develop first drafts of communication products, including meeting reports and highlights, technical briefs, and presentations.

·       Perform other technical tasks as needed

Administrative Support

·       Support staff in executing project tasks, including planning and organizing workshops and meetings.

·       Attend workshops and meetings and take detailed notes

The intern's role is to support the team's projects and activities while gaining broad experience in various aspects of international development.

A Senior Program Officer and Operations Officer will delegate and oversee specific project tasks. The intern will also work closely with other team members.

Educational Objectives: What you will learn during this internship

The candidate will gain the following educational knowledge and training by the end of the internship:

·       Practical experience in the fields of international development and global health

·       Experience and understanding of global and country-level programs and/or initiatives.  

·       Experience and understanding of the global development partner landscape, including important donors and implementing partners

·       Qualitative/quantitative data collection and analysis skills

·       Experience working independently and as part of a team to accomplish deliverables

·       Guidance, support, and mentorship from staff at different levels at R4D

Qualifications & Internship Requirements

·       Candidates should be final-year graduate students or recent graduates.

·       Demonstrated interest in global development issues.

·       Experience conducting research and synthesizing information into short, easily digestible summaries

·       The ability to set priorities and handle competing time and resource demands

·       Strong writing skills

·       High proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.).

·       The intern will work both remotely and in-person and is expected to work between 20 and 40 hours a week during the internship period.

Results for Development is an EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering

and nurturing an energetic, collaborative and diverse workforce. R4D provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits.