About Us
Social Impact (SI) is a Washington, DC-area international development management consulting firm whose mission is to create dramatic improvements in the performance of organizations and programs working to enhance the social and economic wellbeing of people around the world. SI's unique approach-drawn from global "best practices" in managing positive social change—harnesses the participat
ion, collective knowledge and commitment of diverse groups to accomplish measurable and enduring development results. SI provides a full range of innovative management consulting, technical assistance and training services to strengthen international development programs, organizations and policies. SI works across sectors to reduce poverty; improve health, education and the lives of women and children; promote peace and democratic governance; strengthen civil society; foster economic growth; and protect the environment. Liberia Strategic Analysis
In Liberia, Social Impact (SI) is implementing the United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Liberia Strategic Analysis (LSA) activity, in collaboration with partners Synergy International and Encompass. LSA is a five-year effort in support of the USAID Mission in Liberia and its implementing partners (IPs). The goal of LSA is to improve the effectiveness and sustainability of USAID/Liberia’s program by ensuring that USAID can learn from and adapt to its operation environment. Liberia is beginning a new recovery phase emerging from the Ebola virus disease (EVD) crisis and USAID/Liberia stands at the forefront of donors pledging resources to help Liberia realize yet another successful transition. In this context, the LSA activity plays an essential role in USAID’s work to affirm Liberia’s post EVD recovery. LSA provides a comprehensive framework to support and guide evidence-based programming and decision making that is informed by Liberian change agents; ensure effective information-sharing to reduce duplication among development actors and most importantly, help ensure that strategies, approaches, projects and activities readily adapt to meet the changing needs and strengths of the Liberian population. Internships at LSA
SI’s approach to youth development is to increase youth knowledge, skills and opportunities as M and E, project design, analytic, and learning practitioners while simultaneously strengthening the organizations where they work as interns. SI will support 10 students each year assigning these young Liberians of promise to local NGO implementing within Montserrado County and its environs supporting them with the knowledge, tools, and direct work experience they need to become change agents. LSA is currently accepting applications for its internship program. See the information below to apply for this exciting opportunity:
Responsibilities
Interns are expected to:
• Undergo intensive Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (ME&L) training program
• Share newly acquired knowledge with local NGOs through in-house training
• Provide support within the organization to help build the NGOs ME&L systems
• Take part and shadow staff in key LSA projects and monitoring activities
Qualifications
Past experience helpful in ME&L but not necessary. However, interns must be highly motivated, self-directed, and responsible persons with a track record of successful achievements. Interns must:
• Have a Bachelor’s degree graduate or a candidate near completion, preference for a degree in social sciences, health, public administration, economics, political science and related disciplines
• Be proficient in Microsoft word and excel use
• Have previous experience in any M and E or research activity such has data collection, analysis, filling of questionnaires; logging of data; interpretation of data, etc.
• Able to establish, maintain, and prepare records and reports
• Express a commitment to international development and/or community development work
• Demonstrate the ability to exercise good judgment and communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Be committed to the use of new technology
• Have experience with community outreach and volunteerism
• Have strong work ethics
• Be Committed to group work
• Be organized, with an ability to prioritize time-sensitive assignments
• Have a laptop or computer
• Have full-time availability
Come join our energetic and innovative team! We offer you the opportunity to play a leading role in the growth of our company, work as part of a creative and committed team, and make a difference in the well-being of our world. Procedure for Application
All applications MUST be submitted electronically no later than May 31, 2016 at 12:00 AM. Interested individuals can apply by filling in a form which can be found on the Executive Mansion website (CAREER OPPORTUNITIES) job vacancy page or by emailing your application to [email protected]
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment. Women are strongly encouraged to apply!
