Key Responsibilities
As an intern in the Ghana country office, here are some tasks and activities that you can look forward to:
Pilot Implementation Support & Follow-Up
- Conduct interviews (via Zoom or phone) with teachers, head teachers, and administrators to assess implementation and project outcomes.
- Analyze qualitative feedback and prepare a concise summary report.
- Assist with arranging or observing video-recorded classroom sessions where feasible.
Training Development for Transcriptionists
- Review, revise, and finalize a training manual for transcriptionists.
- Design supporting materials such as PowerPoint slides, pre- and post-training questionnaires, and a training schedule.
- Support planning for any upcoming enumerator training sessions.
Project Development & Research Scoping
- Research emerging and ongoing development issues in Ghana (Africa research space), with a focus on key sectors such as education, health, agriculture, and social protection.
- Generate ideas for potential research projects, including proposed titles, brief descriptions, and alignment with development priorities.
- Identify potential local and international funding opportunities and partnerships for the above ideas.
We believe in providing an enriching experience for interns. You will:
- Receive regular mentorship and constructive feedback.
- Have access to professional development resources and learning opportunities (based on availability at the time and interest).
- Be treated as a valued team member whose insights and contributions matter.
- Be encouraged to take initiative and propose new ideas.
Qualifications
Required
- Candidate must be pursuing or completing a master’s degree in economics, international development, public policy, or other related fields.
- Demonstrated ability to carry out research tasks, including literature reviews, data collection, data analysis and interpretation of findings.
- Demonstrated strong analytical skills.
- A strong communicator, comfortable conducting interviews and synthesizing information clearly.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to project and Country Office requirements as needed.
Preferred
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team as well as independently.
- Understanding of research ethics and commitment to maintaining confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism throughout the research process.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple streams of work independently.
- Passionate about international development, education, and research.
- Familiar with Microsoft Office or Google Suite, and optionally with tools such as Canva or data visualization platforms.
Location
Accra, Ghana (in-person)
Start Date
20 May 2025
End Date
8 August 2025
Salary
Competitive
Monthly based
Location
, East Gonja Municipal District, Savannah Region, Ghana, Savannah Region, Ghana
Job Overview
Location
, East Gonja Municipal District, Savannah Region, Ghana, Savannah Region, Ghana
