Position Title: Actionable Results and Recommendations Intern
Reports to: Kazi Jawoad Hossain (USA), Victoria Seekman (USA)
Hours/Week: 15 – 20/week
Internship Date Range: Summer 2023 (~May 15th to August 31st)
Location: Remote
Number of interns: 2
About the Resilience Internships and Student Experiences (RISE) Program
The RISE Program is hosted by the Arizona Institute for Resilience (AIR) and aims to provide both undergraduate and graduate students with paid internships related to resilient environments and societies. RISE internships give students experience in workplace settings with an opportunity to grow their interpersonal skills and prepare them for careers after graduation.
About iDE:
iDE is an international nonprofit dedicated to combating poverty in the developing world by helping rural households access the tools and knowledge they need to increase their income. We believe that strengthening markets promotes household resilience through income generation, improved food security, and increased employment opportunities. However, for the benefits of an inclusive market system to be sustainable, the system itself needs to mitigate, adapt, and recover in the face of climate change, conflict, and other shocks and stressors. We are committed to creating sustainable and inclusive markets that deliver much-needed products and services to rural households. Understanding the needs and vulnerabilities of the communities that we work with is essential to designing effective interventions.
We understand that agriculture is the foundation of the livelihoods of most of the people we work with. We look at current agriculture systems as an opportunity to build resilience to climate shocks and stresses and are at the forefront of measuring what works in improving market systems.
Internship summary:
- Conduct a literature review to find evidence of interventions, program designs, and projects that have successfully made an impact in increasing resilience
- Create recommendations for iDE based on this literature review for improving practical implementation on the ground
- Connect these recommendations to the resilience framework of MSRI
- Travel to one or more MSRI project sites possible
Output
- Literature review
- Report of cumulative recommendations with appropriate citations and evidence sources
- Demonstrable contributions to the current recommendations table and SalesForce adaptation and digitization efforts
- Presentation to iDE staff
Preferred Qualifications:
- Pursuing a Master’s degree
- Critical thinking and analysis
- Experience conducting literature reviews from previous coursework or job experience
- Understanding of resilience as a concept
- International experience, preferably in lower and lower-middle income countries
Compensation:
The intern is compensated by the University of Arizona. The pay rate will be $18/hour.
How to Apply:
Please apply for this internship using the RISE application form.
Applications must be submitted no later than May 19th, 2023.