Research Intern - Winnipeg, Canada - Mennonite Central Committee

Mennonite Central Committee

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Winnipeg, Canada

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Description

Canada, Manitoba, Winnipeg

Applications due: 29 Mar, 2024

Job Synopsis
The MCC Research Intern is a part-time, term position in the planning, learning and disaster response department (PLDR). PLDR facilitates learning and supports planning, monitoring and evaluation across MCC's program. This position will support the collection and analysis of global impact data and the development of MCC impact reporting. This position will also conduct research related to monitoring and evaluation tools, methods and best practices.

This position is supervised by director of PLDR in Akron, Pennsylvania, and requires close collaboration with PLDR research associate in Winnipeg.

The position is part-time and up to 120 hours total between April 29 and June 7, 2024.

Assignment Narrative:

Based in MCC Canada's office in Winnipeg, the research intern will work within MCC's planning learning and disaster response (PLDR) department to assist with the annual compilation and reporting of MCC-wide outputs and outcomes.

During this three-month term, the research intern will support the collection of global MCC output and outcome data, analysis of data trends, and summary of impact information for internal reporting.

The research intern will also conduct research on monitoring and evaluation best practices, tools and methods to support development of internal resources for MCC staff.

Job Details
Hourly Employee Part Time

Qualifications

Education:

Enrolled in, or recently completed, a university program in a related field (e.g., international development, peacebuilding, sociology, history, etc.).

Skills:

Strong research and data analysis skills
Able to summarize complex information clearly in written form
Proficient using MS Excel and Word programs
Knowledge of project monitoring and evaluation is an asset
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Organized and able to meet deadlines
Complexity/Competencies:_

Requires good verbal and writing skills and good relational skills.

Requires a high level of attention to detail, ability to complete tasks in a timely fashion and problem solve as needed.

Ability to navigate online data base systems and feel confident with using technology and MS software.

_Independent Action:
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This position requires a self-motivated individual, able to prioritize and take initiative independently, as well as work within a team.

_Contact/Relationships:
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This position requires the person to frequently work closely as a team and to communicate with PLDR staff both in Canada and the United States as well as some interaction with MCC Country Representatives.

Excellent oral and written communication skills are required to share information with staff.

_Communication/Interpersonal Skills:
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This position requires good written and verbal communication skills for working within a team environment.

Key Responsibilties

Major Responsibilities:_
100% Administrative

Tasks:

Ensure that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is exemplified in the performance of all job responsibilities and through personal example.
Model nonviolent peacemaking through daily interactions with staff and the public.
Participate in a local church and gatherings, being willing to use his or her gifts within the local faith community.
Gather and compile output and outcome data on MCC's global program for annual reporting
Provide analysis on trends in output data
Review project reports to ensure outcomes are monitored using predefined indicators
Assist department staff in compiling outcome information for sample projects in each program sector
Develop report with annual output and outcome information for the wider MCC system, including some sector wide outcomes for MCC's annual report
Compile summaries of new or notable projects in each programming sector in the upcoming year for use by communications and donor relations department
Research monitoring and evaluation best practices, tools and methods for internal resource development

Start Date
29 Apr, 2024

Term Length
120 hours

Salary Details

Base salary:
$19.21. This position is being paid a living wage of $19.21 per hour.

Benefits
Due to the short-term nature of this position, relocation policies and benefit package do not apply.

Location Description
Winnipeg is a city of approximately 835,000 people located on the Red River, 112 kilometers north of the U.S. border. Being near the centre of Canada, it is a major transportation hub. The city's population is diverse and has the largest urban Indigenous population in Canada. English is the most common language spoken in Winnipeg, while also being home to a large francophone population. Tagalog, German, Mandarin or Cantonese, Ukrainian and Punjabi are other top languages spoken.