Abt Associates Summer Internship USAID IDP
Career Opportunities: Summer Internship 2021 / International Development Division - USAID IDP - ME (72922)
Organization Overview
Abt Associates is a mission-driven, global leader in research and program implementation in the fields of health, social and environmental policy, and international development. Known for its rigorous approach to solving complex challenges, Abt Associates is regularly ranked as one of the top 20 global research firms and one of the top 40 international development innovators. The company has multiple offices in the U.S. and program offices in more than 40 countries.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
At Abt Associates, we are committed to creating a lasting culture of equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that in order to achieve full participation, our practices must be free of prejudice, discrimination, and bias that result in inequitable outcomes. We are actively working to advance equity for everyone, and while we still have much work to do, we know that racial and cultural diversity are an asset to our business and the communities where we live and serve. Our ongoing commitment is focused on creating business practices that advance racial and social equity, investments in community impact programs for the benefit of Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), and expand upon project work related to racial equity and social justice.
Opportunity
Abt Associates seeks bright, talented, and intellectually curious students to add to our talent pipeline. As a paid Program Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Intern for USAID’s Integrated Health Program in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (USAID IHP) in the International Development Division (IDD), you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on industry experience while learning from some of the top experts in the field. Interns will be exposed to a depth and breadth of expertise and knowledge through events and programs throughout the summer. Our summer internship program consists of a robust and structured curriculum that encompasses professional development opportunities, networking events, and a mentorship program. . At this time we anticipate our internships will be remote, and candidates can be located anywhere in the United States.
The Summer Internship Program at Abt Associates is 10 weeks, beginning June 7th through August 13th, 2021. Interns must be able to work full time (40 hours per week) for the duration of the program.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
This internship is geared for individuals interested in monitoring and evaluation and data analysis and management. The intern will be working on the program’s DHIS2 M&E platform and s/he will be involved in most aspects of using the platform, establishing standard operating procedures, conducting data analyses and developing visualizations using data.
• Develop tabulation plan with visuals for DHIS2 platform, reporting routine data to field team
• Use program data to assist with drafting reporting and communications products for the DHIS2 platform but also potentially for M&E related success stories, newsletter articles, web updates, stories and features for social media, and other external sources for USAID IHP, Abt web site, and other venues.
• Undertake a research project and data analyses using program data to improve program implementation; the end goal of this particular activity should be a presentation, program brief or report.
• Ad hoc data analyses of program data for routine reporting and work planning
• Support M&E related desk research, produce literature reviews and summarize findings/information in technical documents, reports, and related materials.
• Assist with preparation for meetings, scheduling and setting up meetings, taking and disseminating notes and following up on action items for team meetings/calls.
• Support administrative needs such as archiving data and documents, organizing project documents, and project files and other tasks/duties, as needed.
Department / Division Qualifications
• Is currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate level degree program.
• Ideal candidates will have interest in international public health, development and/or public policy.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.
• Data visualization and analyses skills are required and examples will be requested.
• Proficiency in Tableau, DHIS2, and Python, R or other programming language.
• Proficiency in MS Excel.
• Proficiency in French.
Program Minimum Qualifications
• Has an interest in learning monitoring & evaluation tools, and methods
• Has completed at least two years of college coursework
• Maintains a GPA of at least 3.2
• Has excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Is available to work full-time throughout the 10 week internship
• Is eligible to work in the United States
• Transitioning military are encouraged to apply
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, this position will be based as a telecommuter for the foreseeable future. Only when Abt reopens offices to all employees will there be an expectation that new hires return to the geographical office to which they were hired.
Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits.
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