Statistician and Intern: Research & Policy Uptake Programme at Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR)

• The Research Intern will work closely with PASGR’s Research and Policy team to provide technical and administrative support in the design, implementation, and communication of research projects. The intern will work under a designated Programme Officer or Principal Investigators for mentorship, and contribute to reviewing of synthesis reports, conducting literature reviews, supporting fieldwork planning, engaging in data management, supporting report writing, and participating in stakeholder engagement, with opportunities for professional growth and mentorship.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Research Support
• Support research teams in qualitative and quantitative data collection, management, and analysis.
• Conduct literature reviews and evidence synthesis on different aspects of governance, public policy, and social development topics.
• Assist in the preparation of research tools, survey instruments, and fieldwork logistics.
• Participate in drafting sections of reports, policy briefs, and presentations.
• Knowledge Translation and Learning
• Support the preparation of communication products such as infographics, blogs, and summaries of research findings.
• Assist in documenting lessons learned and success stories from ongoing programmes.
• Support internal learning sessions and knowledge-sharing initiatives within PASGR and partner institutions.
• Administrative and Logistical Support
• Provide logistical and coordination support for meetings, workshops, and convenings.
• Support the organization of virtual and in-person events and follow-up documentation (minutes, reports).
• Maintain organized digital and physical records of research outputs and supporting documentation.
• Any other administrative duties as may be assigned.
• Safeguarding
• All interns at PASGR will be required to sign and abide by the organization's official position statement on exploitation and abuse, which includes a zero-tolerance policy for sexual exploitation and abuse.
• PASGR's commitment to safeguarding includes its employees as well as all those with whom it comes into contact through its work. All interns who work for PASGR and its consortium members will be required to sign and abide by PASGR’s Data Protection Policy.

Qualifications and Competencies

Essential Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree or Masters’ Degree in Social Sciences, Economics, Public Policy, Statistics, Development Studies, or related field from a recognized institution.
• Demonstrated interest in governance, social policy, and evidence-informed decisionmaking.
• Basic understanding of research design, data collection, and analysis techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (French proficiency is an added advantage).
• High attention to detail, good organizational skills, and ability to work independently under minimal supervision.