Internship Program

JaRco is immediately seeking a graduate-level candidate for 6 months to 1 year internship based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Washington DC area office to work remotely. This is a full-time internship beginning immediately. The intern will be a member of JaRco’s team on the ground in Addis Ababa and will undertake the following Scope of Work.:

• Supporting the writing of technical and financial proposals in response to requests for proposals from potential clients;
• Collaborating with partners in project design and proposal-writing for potential projects;
• Involvement in meetings with clients, inside and outside the office;
• Support the design and review of sampling strategies for data collection;
• Support the preparation and revision of project budgets;
• Strengthening and maintaining networks and databases of potential partners and clients (e.g. research institutes and firms, NGOs, donors, government agencies) and consultants;
• Managing and updating JaRco’s social media platforms and assisting in the maintenance of the company’s website;
• When appropriate, conducting field visits and participating in field work activities to support data collection, identify adjustments as needed, assess project implementation, and other activities as required; and
• Supporting the Program Development Manager in other activities as needed.

Required Credentials and Competencies
Required:

• Master’s degree in development studies, economics, public health, gender, or related field;
• Experience in project planning and implementation;
• Experience in proposal- and report-writing;
• Experience living in a developing country;
• Development-related work experience in NGOs, research institutes, donor agencies, and/or consulting firms;
• Experience using CSPro, SPSS, or other data analysis software;
• Demonstrated ability to manage high-level relationships with clients and partner organizations.

Transport Cost and Remuneration
This is a full-time assignment and a modest monthly stipend will be paid to cover all living expenses. In addition, round trip air ticket cost will be covered by JaRco. JaRco will also assist and cover the cost of visa and work permit applications.
If you are interested and fulfill the minimum requirements, please apply by sending the following information at internship@jarco.info and copy to admin@jarco.info. Deadline for application November 30, 2023

• Application letter
• Resume
• Academic essay: 2 pages describing how academic goals, qualifications, and career aspirations relate to the internship in the international development and M&E
• 2 Letters of recommendation from professors or teachers or previous employer; if preferred, a reference can be e-mail

JaRco Consulting PLC is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse team of highly committed and motivated staff. JaRco provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons regardless of race, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or marital status.