Evaluation and Adaptive Learning Intern
Practice:
R4D’s Evaluation and Learning Team seeks to leverage the best of design thinking, structured experimentation, and rigorous short- and long-cycle research methods to provide relevant and rapid feedback on programs in order to increase their impact. Our team is at the cutting edge of innovative monitoring, evaluation, and learning methods that result in improved programming that resonates within the local context and empowers implementing partners.
Opportunity:
As part of our strategic partnership with the innovationXchange at Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, R4D is carrying out two evaluations of innovative nutrition programming in the Pacific: LAUNCH Food and the Pacific Island Food Revolution. The evaluation and adaptive learning intern will provide important support to this research. The primary duties will be conducting qualitative analysis, including coding and synthesizing key informant interviews, focus group discussions and field notes.
A successful intern will be a highly-motivated, creative problem solver; have strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills; and have a commitment to excellence and producing results. We are a team that is resourceful, responsible, tenacious, high-energy, and always has a positive attitude.
This position is based in Washington DC and will report to a Program Officer on the Evaluation and Adaptive Learning team.
Responsibilities:
- Organize and track large amounts of technical data and documentation in a variety of formats.
- Analyze dense qualitative information with a consistent eye for detail.
- Assist the team leads in identifying emerging themes relevant to the research questions.
- Review documents and literature on a range of topics related to health and nutrition in the Pacific.
Qualifications:
- Ability to consistently dedicate at least 20 hours of work each week.Full time (35+ hours) possible but not required or guaranteed.
- Currently enrolled undergraduate student in their final year, or a graduate student, in statistics, social science, health, or related area.
- Demonstrated background in or experience with qualitative analysis, including through course-work or previous professional experience.
- Familiarity with Atlas.ti a plus.
- Familiarity with the Pacific context a plus.
- Highly collaborative and approachable team member who is enthusiastic about supporting the team and working closely with others at R4D
- Excellent oral and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complicated and detailed data to team leads
- High level of organization, attention to detail, professionalism, and reliability
- Ability to prioritize and manage work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Enthusiasm, energy, good judgement, and humor