Busara is Hiring: Research and Advisory Intern (CREME Team)

As part of Busara’s recruitment process, personal information provided by an applicant through various means will be collected and stored.

Research and Advisory Intern
Since 2014, Busara has evolved from a small behavioral science lab in Nairobi into a boutique research and advisory organization. Our diverse team of over 130 staff from 15+ countries has engaged in diverse projects across more than 50 countries in sectors like agriculture, health, governance and inclusive finance. While headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, we have expanded our footprint with offices now in India, Uganda, Tanzania, Nigeria, and Latin America.

About the role

The Research and Advisory (Creme) Intern will support business development and VOICE activities for the Ethics Agenda. The intern will review past concept notes, analyze recent discussions with partners, and synthesize current literature to develop concept notes that align with our strategic goals. This role aims to fast-track business development objectives for the Ethics Agenda and operationalize insights from previous discussions with stakeholders.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities

Interns will work closely with Project leads in completing the tasks assigned below, but may be asked to contribute to Busara’s work in various other ways:

  • Catalog lessons learned from past ethics initiatives
  • Review and distill key points from recent discussions with partners
  • Develop a database of funder priorities, interests, and suggestions to inform concept note development
  • Conduct a thorough review of the current literature on ethical research practices, identifying trends, gaps, and opportunities to enhance current concept notes
  • Draft new concept notes based on synthesized information from document reviews, partner discussions, and literature
  • Engage in internal projects, if needed
  • Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the project supervisor

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience: Minimum Requirements

  • Students in their final semester in masters/undergraduate programs.
  • Busara loves diversity of thought and we will accept applicants from a wide range of disciplines and backgrounds– Psychology, Sociology, Economics, Public Policy, Political Science, Statistics, Marketing and so on.
  • High level of self-motivation and energy, an optimistic “can-do” attitude
  • Interest in business development, stakeholder engagement, and funding landscape analysis
  • Interest in ethical research practices and behavioral science applications in policy and development
  • Strong research and writing skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, concise documents
  • Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and a team player
  • Interest and experience working in a fast-paced working environment
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Data Privacy Statement

As part of Busara’s recruitment process, personal information provided by an applicant through various means will be collected and stored. This includes but is not limited to the information which the candidate provides to Busara in their application and profile, any data from role assessments, interviews information including video interviews and data provided to us by your referees. This data will be used to evaluate the application, communicate with the candidate, and where a candidate has selected this option, for future recruitment opportunities. All this information will be treated as part of each job application record and only retained for the required record retention period.

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By choosing to apply for this position at Busara, you are giving Busara your consent to process your personal data as described above. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is secure.

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