Overview
The intern will contribute to the work of the Office and the implementation of technical assistance projects by SRO-SA, under the supervision of an Economic Affairs Officer.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and update a calendar of activities for the project with timelines;
- Assist with the preparation of substantive documents and notes required for planned workshops/meetings;
- Assist in the planning and organization of workshops and meetings;
- Service workshops and meetings held in the course of the projects;
- Assist with preparing substantive inputs for terms of reference of consultants;
- Undertake literature reviews, research and analysis on inclusive industrialization and MSMEs;
- Assist in data trawling exercises to track indicators for the inclusive industrialization database;
- Assist and contribute to developing and update country strategies and profiles;
- Shadow the data and statistics focal point officer, supporting the function and contributing to briefs and reporting exercises;
- Assist in the establishment of databases that may be needed for the project;
- Contribute innovative and creative ideas to the delivery of project deliverables;
- Identify suitable methodologies to be employed in the course of output delivery;
- Perform administrative tasks in relation to the project;
- Assist in the preparation of communications materials needed to disseminate the project outputs;
- Perform any ad-hoc requests as required by the Director, Chief of Sections or Economic Affairs Officer.
Required Experience
Research background in industrial economics, International Economics/Trade/Regional integration is an asset. Knowledge of any economic software, modelling tools, and data analysis is an added advantage. Demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs.
Qualifications
Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent); or For candidates who have completed their degrees, they must be either awaiting results or has graduated within the last three months. Be computer literate in standard software applications.
