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Intern

LocationWashington, DC or remote locations in the US will be considered

Recruitment TypeLocal

Position Code21-116

 

Professional Growth and Development Opportunities

Under the guidance of Aulo Gelli, Senior Research Fellow, the intern will join the Poverty, Health, and Nutrition Division (PHND) to provide research support to the Soutenir l'Exploitation Familiale pour Lancer l'Élevage des Volailles et Valoriser l'Économie Rurale (SELEVER) study. The study aims to address key knowledge gaps on the impact of poultry value chain interventions on the diets, health and nutritional status of women and children. This position is based in Washington, DC, with a remote/virtual option consideration within the United States.

The internship provides the opportunity to develop the following skills within the context of an international research and development organization:

Assist with data processing, survey data cleaning, and data analysis

Contribute to the preparation of research outputs

Build practical experience evaluating the impacts of food security and nutrition interventions

Build job market-relevant programming skills

Work with large, high quality research datasets

Gain practical experience from and learn with experienced researchers and research analysts

Gain a direct insight into the work of a renowned international research institute

Responsibilities:

Based on an observational, longitudinal study using 4 rounds of data from the SELEVER cluster randomized control trial in Burkina Faso, the intern will work with another intern and the SELEVER research team to:

Conduct a literature review on child disability and malnutrition

Generate population-based estimates on the prevalence of disability in preschool children in Burkina Faso

Examine relationships between child disability, nutrition status, and development through multivariable regression and structural equation models

Identify the potential for modifiable factors, including dietary diversity and household hygiene levels, to influence these relationships

Prepare a draft paper including the data analysis results

Duration:

Three months

Projected Start Date: June 1, 2021 (flexible)

Projected End Date: August 31, 2021 (flexible)

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s student in Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Epidemiology, International Development, or a related field

Knowledge of a statistical package (R, Stata) 

Prior coursework in applied econometrics/statistics

Demonstrated fluency in written and spoken English, with strong written skills

Ability to work independently and with initiative

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiar with issues related to nutrition and food security

Previous experience communicating complex research in various formats

Experience working in West Africa

Working Hours:

Part-time (20 hours/week)

Location:

This position is based in Washington, DC, with a remote/virtual option consideration within the United States

Application Deadline:

April 26, 2021

The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) is an equal employment opportunity employer - F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

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