Internship - Programme Research & Design at DanChurchAid (DCA)

DanChurchAid's aim is to strengthen the world’s poorest people in their struggle for a life in dignity. Our work is based on a Christian view of humanity with respect for every individual’s rights and equal worth. DanChurchAid is rooted in the Danish National Evangelical Lutheran Church, but is active wherever we find the need is highest, regar...
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Internship - Programme Research & Design

  • Job TypeContract
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldInternships / Volunteering 

The main focus areas of the internship are:

  • Conduct desk-research on studies and evaluations related to the sustainable blue economy in Kenya, as well as other similar contexts.
  • Identify potential local partners (civil society and private sector) active and/or with interest in relevant blue economy value chains, and – in collaboration with the Head of Programme – plan, hold and document scoping meetings.
  • Conduct a mapping of key actors (donors, UN bodies, academia, private sector) involved in the blue economy in Kenya and their strategic priorities.
  • Compile a synopsis of research conducted, along with synthesised recommendations/actions/next steps for discussion by the HoP with the Senior Leadership Team and relevant HQ technical and fundraising focal points.
  • Support the HoP and other relevant staff to draft one or more concept notes. 

The key anticipated outputs of the internship are:

  • Detailed report - with concise summary - of findings/learning from relevant studies conducted; past and ongoing relevant initiatives and actions in Kenya; findings/learning from studies/research/initiatives in similar contexts; relevant actors and their strategic priorities.
  • Mapping of relevant local civil society and private sector actors, with actions/recommendations.
  • One or more concept notes for initiatives that DCA could support and/or jointly fundraise for. 

 Required Qualifications:

  • Good academic qualifications, including a Bachelor’s degree or higher in relevant discipline (Natural Sciences, Political Sciences, Social Research, Economics, Anthropology, Natural Resource Management, Monitoring & Evaluation or similar).
  • Strong motivation and interest in working in project research, design and implementation in the development sector, particularly related to market systems.
  • Fluency in oral and written English
  • Capacity for analysis and synthesis
  • Good working knowledge in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Attention to detail and commitment to producing high quality work.
  • Openness to feedback and willingness to learn.
  • Ability to manage time effectively and work in a fast paced, results oriented working environment.
  • Ability to work independently, with initiative.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to DanChurchAid (DCA) on dca-1.career.emply.com to apply

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