United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Junior Analyst, Services

Junior Analyst, Services, HQ ToR 2015

Full-Time. Internship: 6 months minimum, up to 12 months

Who we are:

Integrity sets the international standard for ethically delivered, expert services in challenging, complex and fragile environments. We work to assist our clients in the international community and the global private sector to transform conflict and build stability, accountability and prosperity. We aim to help our clients succeed in fragile and challenging environments while building trust and giving a voice to local people.

We deliver five key services: research and analysis / project and programme design, monitoring and evaluation / stakeholder engagement / capacity development / project and programme management and implementation.

Our services are underpinned by the principles on which the company was founded: a commitment to local context, ethical procurement of local services and expert and high quality delivery. We work to build skills in the geographies where we work by investing in long-term presence and sustained relationships with national organisations, networks and individuals.

Integrity employs a multinational team of project managers and implementers, thematic and regional experts, researchers, evaluators and analysts with years of experience delivering complex programmes in fragile geographies across Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

Further information about Integrity can be found at www.integrityresearch.com.

Scope of work:

The focus of this internship is to provide support to the Services team. The Services team leads on the methodological design of project proposals, and the implementation of projects once won. We are particularly keen to find someone with strong quantitative research skills– perhaps gained through your study, or “on the job” statistical analysis and/or data management. We are looking to further embed quantitative analysis into our methodologies and need someone who can stay on top of current literature and advise on approaches to sampling and data analysis.

More broadly, you will have experience in conducting research, most likely in the social sciences. You might have already worked in developing countries, or you might be seeking to gain more global experience. Regardless, you will have an interest in conducting research and supporting programme delivery in fragile and conflict-affected environments. At Integrity, you will gain further experience in research, proposal development, project administration and support, working in a consultancy, and on all aspects of the project cycle. You will ultimately build a good understanding of the international business environment and the development sector. The position is based in London at our office in Somerset House.

The package: In return for your commitment, Integrity will pay an agreed basic salary, and give you the opportunity to work on projects with the team, providing you with a profile on our website and offering references for high performance. You will report directly to a Services Manager based in London and your work will have a direct and meaningful input to the company’s objectives. As part of our Internships programme, you should be able to commit for a minimum of 6 months. Integrity internships run for a maximum of 12 months.

Terms of Reference:

A. Research Support (30%)

• Advising the team on data capture and management including data collation, data cleaning, statistical analysis and reporting
• Support on data analysis for relevant Integrity projects delivering bespoke tasks
• Data analysis for relevant Integrity projects, including the design of sampling plans
• Advising the team on data management
• Research assistance on proposals and projects in different geographies, such as DRC, Somalia and Kenya.

B. Project support (50%)

• Provide copy edit and formatting support to reports, proposals and presentations intended for our clients
• Working with the Corporate and Operations teams, providing support on project implementation processes including invoicing, time and resource management
• Working with the Business Development team, providing support on proposal development processes, including proposal design, consultant and account management.
• Working with the Operations team, providing support on project implementation, including logistics, duty of care and security procedures

• Assist with proposals, project delivery, logistics, and report writing where required.**C.****Administrative (20%)**

• Update internal systems (notably Podio) on project progress

• Support on other administrative tasks, such as note-taking during meetings, as required

Eligibility

Required:

• Enthusiasm and willingness to take on any tasks requested
• Demonstrable research competencies and high-standard writing skills, with applicable skills in quantitative and/or qualitative social scientific research methods
• Experience relevant to at least one of our five service lines: Research & Analysis; Design, Monitoring & Evaluation; Capacity Development; Stakeholder Engagement; Programme Management and Implementation
• Familiarity with MS Office programmes, Skype, web-based applications and data management suites
• Experience conducting IT and administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment or demonstrable ability to do so
• Excellent communication skills
• Fluency in English
• Right to work in the UK

Desirable:

• Strong written and spoken French language skills
• Additional languages (Kiswahili, Somali, Arabic, Burmese)
• Master’s degree in a relevant subject such as political science, international relations, sociology, social anthropology, international development, peace and conflict studies or related subject

How to apply:

If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the application form at www.integrityresearch.com/apply and attach a CV and Cover Letter at the bottom of your application.

Closing date for applications: 13 November 2015

Please be advised that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Integrity is an equal opportunities employer, and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We will respect your confidentiality and abide by UK data protection laws.