Strategic Evaluation and Analysis Intern
Management Systems International (MSI), a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area management consultancy with a 40-year history of delivering results for our clients. Our expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation; democracy and governance; peace and stability; rule of law and accountability; education; gender and inclusion; strategic communications; and leadership and organizational development. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria and Ukraine, and works domestically. We support clients ranging from the U.S. Government (e.g., the U.S. Agency for International Development, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Departments of State and Labor, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation) to large bilateral and multilateral donors (e.g., the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program). We also work with national and local governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.
**Please note: U.S. work authorization is required for this position.**
Position Summary:
The Strategic Evaluation and Analysis (SEA) Intern will provide support across the SEA practice. The SEA Intern will be involved in the following practice activities (non-exclusive): a) providing general analytical and administrative support to the SEA practice; b) supporting project implementation by contributing to research, quantitative and/or qualitative analysis, data visualization and reporting; c) supporting project delivery, business development and thought leadership through research into country contexts and pressing issues in international development; and d) conducting business intelligence research about upcoming opportunities and partners. The Internship will last approximately three months, with the possibility for extension based on performance and the business needs of the SEA team. Internships allow for a maximum commitment of 35 hours per week with a flexible schedule and is presently remote. This is a paid position, and we anticipate the candidate starting soonest after presenting an offer. The selected candidate must be based from the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan (DMV) area throughout the duration of the internship. This role can come in person at our Courthouse Office, but otherwise can be remote out of their residence in the DMV.
Responsibilities:
- Support the SEA practice overall business strategy, including attending SEA meetings, taking notes, conducting research on potential clients or opportunities, and editing products.
- Research potential clients and partners as part of business intelligence efforts.
- Identify potential candidates for MSI Headquarters and field office positions.
- Review and synthesize business development forecasts, project reports or academic and grey literature.
- Analyze data collected by field teams, including interview notes or survey data.
- Review, revise, and edit short research reports prepared by teams conducting field research.
- Prepare data visualizations to incorporate into project deliverables or thought leadership projects.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a social science discipline, such as political science, sociology, or anthropology, required.
- Experience conducting or managing social science research or analyzing social science research conducted by others, including surveys, key informant interviews, or literature reviews.
- Experience using statistical skills is desired, but not required.
- Strong writing and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.
- Familiarity with SPSS, Stata or R are preferred.
- Fluency in English required. Strong French, Spanish or Arabic language capabilities would be a plus.
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MSI is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We strive to develop and maintain a culture that honors the perspectives and identities of our employees, our communities and those impacted by our work.
We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
MSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities/Veterans Employer.
Pay Transparency Statement:
The compensation for our internship program is $17.50 per hour.
Reasonable Accommodations:
MSI is dedicated to hiring an inclusive workforce. If you would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application process, please visit Tetra Tech’s Disability Assistance Page. Our recruitment team looks forward to engaging in an interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations for candidates.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
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