Internship-Economic/Social Researcher at TICGL

·         Proactively work with colleagues across the TICGL to ensure that work is effectively underpinned by robust research evidence.

·         In collaboration with other colleagues, design and deliver high impact research, analysis and evaluation, to time and quality expectations, within budget.

·         Develop and utilise appropriate research and analytical methods, evaluation strategies, and research tools.

·         Develop and manage systems for gathering, recording, analysing and presenting data from a range of projects for maximum impact.

·         Manage small projects and lead on elements of large projects.

·         Contribute to research and policy reports, as well as internal documents. This includes working with others to develop conclusions and recommendations.

·         In collaboration with Heads of Research, support the development and training of TICGL colleagues to effectively utilise appropriate research methods and tools in the delivery of high-quality project work.

·         Support income generation, in collaboration with other TICGL staff, including contributing to the preparation of funding proposals.

·         Represent TICGL at external meetings.

·         Occasionally undertake public speaking/ presentations with support as necessary.

·         Undertake project administration and coordination tasks related to research activity, including data entry, recruitment and note taking.

·         Supervise interns, associates and temporary staff in relation to research activity, including possible line management responsibility for research interns.

·         Contribute to Learning and Work’s wider agenda of influencing policy, supporting better practice and promoting adult learning and full employment across priorities identified within the TICGL’s Strategic Plan.

·         Demonstrate a commitment to equality of opportunity.

·         Travel and occasional overnight stays will be required.

 

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential/ Desirable

·         Degree (in a relevant subject), equivalent qualifications or equivalent experience in research and development, economics or statistics

Skills

·         Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage a range of audiences, stakeholders, funders and partners.

·         Excellent TICGL and planning skills, that ensure work is effectively prioritised to meet deadlines.

·         Good economic / statistical / quantitative / qualitative research skills.

·         Ability to develop and utilise appropriate methods and tools to support high quality research.

·         Ability to robustly collect and analyse data that supports the reach and impact of Learning and Work’s research, development and policy work.

·         Ability to work, unsupervised, under own initiative with a proactive approach to problem solving.

·         Ability to write for and speak to a range of audiences to ensure impact.

·         Excellent use of Microsoft Office suite (in particular, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

·         Ability to use quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis software packages (for example, R, STATA, SPSS, Nvivo etc).

Knowledge

·         Understanding and use of a range of research and evaluation methodologies and methods.

·         Understanding of learning, skills and/or employment policy and/or practice across Tanzania.

Experience

·         Strong track record of organising, co-ordinating and managing a range of activities against competing deadlines and priorities.

·         Experience of undertaking research with vulnerable groups

·         Experience of undertaking policy-related research projects, using a range of research methods