About the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES): IFES advances democracy for a better future. We collaborate with civil society, public institutions, and the private sector to build resilient democracies that deliver for everyone. As the global leader in the promotion and protection of democracy, our technical assistance and applied research develops trusted electoral bodies capable of conducting credible elections; effective and accountable governing institutions; civic and political processes in which all people can safely and equally participate; and innovative ways in which technology and data can positively serve elections and democracy. Since1987, IFES has worked in more than 145 countries, from developing to mature democracies.

The greatest assets of IFES are our team members. IFES offers competitive benefits and pay, as well as the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Every member of the IFES team is responsible for carrying out the mission of IFES and integrating IFES values into their work every day: Commitment to Excellence, Effective Communication, High Quality Decision-Making, Accountability, Teamwork and Collaboration.

About the Consortium for Elections and Political Process Strengthening (CEPPS): CEPPS is comprised of nonprofit, nonpartisan, nongovernmental organizations dedicated to advancing and supporting democratic practices and institutions around the globe. Established in 1995, CEPPS pools the expertise of three premier international organizations dedicated to democratic development: the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES), the International Republican Institute (IRI), and the National Democratic Institute (NDI). CEPPS has a nearly 30-year track record of collaboration and leadership in democracy, human rights, and governance (DRG) support. As mission driven, nonprofit democracy organizations, we differ from many development actors by maintaining long-term relationships with political parties, election management bodies, parliaments, civil society organizations, and democracy activists. We operate as a consortium (under a joint venture) to provide USAID and other donors with the capacity to deliver complex DRG programming at scale across the entire spectrum of political contexts and geographic regions.

PRIMARY FUNCTION/PURPOSE:

The Research & Analysis Intern is an entry-level position designed to provide graduate students with an insider's view of the realm of international development at CEPPS. Students who participate in this program will develop essential skills that are not attained in the academic world and enable them to make the transition from academic to professional life. As a junior member of the team, the Research & Analysis Intern will develop publicly facing evaluation briefs, policy briefs, or other learning and communications products leveraging CEPPS monitoring, evaluation, and learning data. High quality deliverables may be featured on CEPPS website, leveraged in consortium-wide learning exchanges, or presented at academic or other professional conferences. (Note: CEPPS cannot provide funding for conference attendance.)

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The general duties of the Research & Analysis Intern include, but are not limited to:

• Read through and qualitatively code excerpts from assessments, evaluations, and final reports in a relational, online database (DevResults).
• Analyze qualitatively coded data to identify common themes and trends, or to compare and contrast divergent cases.
• Draft evaluation briefs, policy briefs, or other learning and communications products leveraging qualitatively coded excerpts and other CEPPS monitoring, evaluation, and learning data.
• Develop a list of titles, metadata, and links to assessments, evaluations, and final reports to run by CEPPS partners to determine if they cannot be shared, be shared on CEPPS's internal knowledge library, or be shared publicly (as is or if transitioned into a learning or comms product).
• Document all research activities, decisions, and rationales in accordance with assigned protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by CEPPS and supervisor.

POSITION SCOPE: Provides the support necessary for the team to achieve its goals. Job duties are fairly straightforward and require following common procedures and guidelines. Can manage own workload, time, and priorities with close guidance from supervisor, so as to facilitate a learning environment per internship guidelines.

DECISION MAKING/PROBLEM SOLVING: Has the knowledge and skills to identify solutions to routine problems. Produces useful ideas or explanations for circumstances, but may need guidance or approval on execution for results.

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY: None.

RELATIONSHIPS: Maintains collaborative working relationship with team members and other staff within CEPPS and IFES. Reports to CEPPS Research, Evaluation, and Learning Director.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Graduate student currently enrolled at an accredited college/university, or recently graduated no more than a year at time of application.

Experience: None required. Relevant experience, familiarity, or interest in international development or related field preferred. Previous internship(s) experience with an international NGO a plus.

Related Skills or Knowledge:

• Excellent research and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience using relational databases and qualitative data analysis software such as NVivo, MaxQDA, Atlas.ti, or Dedoose for organizing, tagging, and coding data is a plus (this can be trained).
• Introductory experience in or familiarity with program development or management, NGOs, and/or USAID a plus.
• Detail-oriented and organized - someone who can point out and identify how to correct errors, typos, or missing details.
• Systematic - someone who can stick to a set of instructions and repeat them systematically and consistently.
• Ability to prioritize, take direction, and handle varied tasks within deadlines.
• Strong communicator, both verbally and in writing.
• Collaborative, team-oriented individual.

Language Skills: English required. Proficiency in another language a plus.

TRAVEL: None.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: Standard office work environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.