Call for Submissions: 2015 Evaluation Design Contest

Company: PopPov
Location: Berkeley
Posted on: November 16, 2024

Job Description:

Duration: 4 months (with the possibility of extension pending performance and budget)Position Type: Paid, Part-time, 10 hours/weekStart Date: ASAPProfessor Manisha Shah at the Goldman School of Public Policy and the Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA) is hiring an Intern (10 hours/week) to support her research portfolio. The paid internship will start ASAP for about 4 months, with the possibility to renew depending on mutual agreement.About CEGAThe Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA) is a hub for research, training, and innovation headquartered at the University of California, Berkeley. We generate insights that decision-makers can use to improve policies, programs, and people's lives. Our best-in-class academic network includes nearly 200 faculty, 80 scholars from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs)-primarily from East and West Africa-and hundreds of graduate students from diverse academic disciplines who produce rigorous evidence about what works to expand education, health, and economic opportunities for people living in poverty. Our business model involves curating policy-relevant research agendas in collaboration with development leaders, overseeing competitive grant-making to answer critical questions, investing in research capacity, and strategically connecting research and ideas to inform decision-making by governments, NGOs, and the private sector.CEGA values diversity and seeks to include people from under-represented groups on our team. Read our values statement.Position OverviewThe intern will work with Professor Shah on her various international development projects. The ideal candidate will have strong research and writing skills. They should possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, and a strong desire and willingness to learn new systems.Responsibilities

• Literature reviews and writing
• Data analysis (ideally using STATA)
• Writing and editing surveys
• Assistance with other writing (grants, academic papers, etc.) and managing grants
• Engaging partners on international projectsEssential Qualifications
  • UC Berkeley student (work-study preferred but not required)
  • Exposure to development economics, social science research, and/or policy-making
  • Familiarity with relevant tools and platforms, including Stata, Latex, and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Experience cleaning and analyzing data
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, hard workerDesired Qualifications:
    • Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and graphic design
    • Familiarity with coding languages such as R, Python, STATA
    • Experience making slidesCompensationCEGA compensates undergraduate interns (i.e., undergraduate students, bachelor degree holders, or equivalent) at $21/hour.How to ApplyTo apply, submit an updated resume, cover letter, and transcript (unofficial is fine). Your cover letter should explain why your experience makes you the ideal candidate for this position, and should be no more than one page.
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