Results & Learning Intern

The Results & Learning intern will support the Results Measurement Specialist and the Regional Digital Hub Manager for Eastern and Southern Africa. Specifically, the key activities of the intern will be: 

• Support the development of results measurement tools for new projects, including the development of results chains, project indicators, and reporting tools for partners;
• Support the collection, review, and analysis of partner reporting;
• Conduct monitoring visits and document findings in project logs;
• Conduct desk reviews and analysis of industry data, research, best/bad practices, and measurement practices related to digital (financial) inclusion;
• Support the development of knowledge products and donor reports;
• Support the development of regional dashboards to monitor project pipeline, fundraising, publications, and social media engagements;
• Support the migration of information to online project management and data tools (Asana and Airtable);
• Support the organization and facilitating of regional learning events;
• Other tasks as requested by the Results Measurement Specialist and the Regional Digital Hub Manager.
• For those applicants that wish to combine the internship with the writing of their thesis, UNCDF may provide support in exploring research topics.

• Excellent speaking and writing skills in English;

• Strong ability to communicate and function effectively in an international and multicultural environment;

• Excellent interpersonal skills;

• Respect for diversity;

• Highest standards of integrity, discretion, and loyalty;

• Commitment to UNCDF`s vision, mission, and strategic goals. 

• Enrolled in a bachelor or master’s programme in technology, economics, public/business administration, social sciences, or related discipline, in a graduate school (second university degree or higher) at the time of application and during the internship (if a candidate is graduating before the internship period begins, they are no longer eligible); or

• Pursuing their university/college studies, having completed at least two years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a degree, if pursuing their studies in countries where higher education is not divided into undergraduate and graduate stages;

• Not have graduated prior to the beginning of the internship. 

Experience: 

• Demonstrated interest in topics related to socioeconomic development;

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication, and administrative skills;

• Able to take initiative and work independently;

• Proven ability to manage diverse and complex tasks;

• Excellent computer capabilities (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);

• Experience with using statistical analysis software (e.g. R, STATA, SPSS) is preferred but not mandatory