Intern – Behavioural and Social Change Interventions

MAGENTA is a leading Social and Behavioural Change (SBC) agency that specialises in understanding human decision-making processes in order to design solutions for relevant and impactful solutions to some of the most challenging problems of our time. We implement programmes across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Latin America and The Caribbean using the latest in behavioural science principles and a rigorous approach to research, strategy, campaign design and implementation. Our clients includes UN agencies, INGOs, governments and the private sector. Whether we are aiming to shift parenting practices to improve children’s outcomes or to understand how social norms underpin corruption, we always go the extra mile to ensure we can create positive impact for some of the most underserved populations in the world.

MAGENTA’s Africa team operates on a range of projects that include research, strategy development, SBC intervention implementation, and evaluation. We currently operate across West and Central Africa. We are looking for exceptional individuals to join this team, driven by a keen desire to deliver social impact and who thrive in fast-paced environments.

Primary responsibilities of the intern are the following (1) programme management support, (2) business development support, and (3) knowledge management support.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The intern will report to the Africa Regional Director. Typical tasks include:

Programme Management Support

Conduct regular desk review and situation analyses in French and English

• Support analysis of primary data (quantitative and qualitative) to support programme implementation
• Provide inputs to project plans, Gantt charts and resource plans
• Contributing to technical reports, project presentations, and programme updates
• Monitoring of project KPIs and updating of monitoring and evaluation tracking tools
• Filing of project documentation
• Organising project logistics, including travel and calendar scheduling

·       Business Development Support

• Contribute to project design, including theories of change, activity design, M&E frameworks, resource plans, financial plans
• Contributing to proposal preparation and submission
• Monitoring of tenders and opportunities in Africa

·       Knowledge management

• Updating MAGENTA databases – past performance records, contact lists, partner testimonials
• Write up detailed meeting notes
• Developing project case studies

REQUIREMENTS
Education:

 ·       Relevant degree from a top tier university required; Masters preferred 

Experience:

• Substantial knowledge of one of the following: International Development, Programme Management, Behavioural Sciences, Social Sciences, Communications
• Ability to work effectively, respectfully and successfully with governments, clients, partners and other stakeholders in complex settings;
• Knowledge of Africa strongly desired, lived experience in Africa an asset;
• Excellent written and spoken French, working proficiency in English is required;
• Technological and software fluency, include Office 365.

COMPETENCIES

The following are key competencies required for this position:

• Competency 1 – learning agility: demonstrate ability to absorb new information readily and to put it into practice effectively.
• Competency 2 – reliability: conscientious and focused on working for the good of their team and the organization. Willingness to follow processes and procedures, rarely miss work or appointments and always warn others in advance if they might fail to meet their commitments.

Cultural Fit

• Demonstrated adherence to MAGENTA’s core values:
• Curiosity: Challenge the obvious, reflect and then act.
• Transparency: Hold yourself and those around you accountable
• Authenticity: Walk the talk
• Innovation: Think bold, think big, think broad
• Willingness to live, work and travel in developing/post-crisis settings;
• Good sense of humour, personable and demonstrated ability to build networks;
• Entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to get hands dirty;

WORKING CONDITIONS

·       MAGENTA has a flexible working policy which promotes periods of remote working in the year

MAGENTA is committed to creating a diverse work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.

INSTRUCTIONS

Apply before November 15^th 2024. Applicants should submit a two-page CV and letter of motivation here. The letter of motivation should describe why you want to join the MAGENTA team, with a specific example of how your experience and skills can enhance MAGENTA’s work.