Internship Opportunity At Uwezo Tanzania, August 2021

Uwezo Tanzania is a registered independent NGO under NGO Act No. 24 of 2002 with registration number 00NGO/R/09001. Uwezo meaning “capability” in Swahili. Uwezo’s main function has been to generate data and curate evidence on actual literacy and numeracy competency levels among children aged 6-16 years in a manner that informs the public, stimulates countrywide debate, and creates pressure for policy change from the bottom-up.  Uwezo has also used the assessment evidence to experiment and conduct innovative interventions that demonstrate what works to improve learning outcomes especially on literacy and numeracy skill.

 JOB TITLE: Research and Innovation Intern

General tasks:

Support Uwezo Tanzania activities as guided by the responsible officer and the Executive Director while being proactive to learn for professional development.

Specific tasks:

• Support on development of research assessment tools for children age 5-16 years and adult age 16-18 years
• Support in to conduct training for data collectors/ volunteers
• Monitor data collection process in the field
• Assist in translation of assessment tools and contextualize the tools to fit expected objectives
• Set up tablets with mobile apps for data collections
• Communicate with partners to guide on implementing program as guided by Uwezo Tanzania policy and regulations
• Review financial retirement report and work report submitted

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of computer application software including Microsoft office (word, excel, and database)
• Well understanding on research tools including mobile apps like Kobo collect, Google form, computer software for both qualitative and quantitative packages like SPSS, STATA, NVIVO
• Experience and have research skills for assessment tools development, data collections skills, analysis and report writing.
• Good English speaking and writing skills.
• Flexibility to cope in a new situation, confidence and creative thinking
• Able to facilitate and lead a team
• Good English and Swahili speaking and writing skills.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS 

Kindly send your application Letter and Curriculum Vitae through
info@uwezotanzania.or.tz

The deadline for application for this position is4th August, 2021. Only successfully applicants will be contacted.
Vacancy is open to Tanzanian nationals only.