Research Officer - Intern
IIRR • •
Posted August 26, 2025
Internship
About the Company
IIRR is a leading rural-focused NGO founded in 1960, dedicated to empowering rural communities through programs in health, education, environment, food systems, and economic empowerment. With operations in over 50 countries impacting 44 million lives, IIRR specializes in disaster risk reduction, nutrition, agriculture, financial inclusion, and gender equity. The organization is committed to innovation and ensuring its impact investments generate robust social returns.
Job Description
IIRR, a leading rural development NGO, is seeking a Research Officer Intern to contribute to project proposals and knowledge management materials. The internship involves research activities under the direction of a Director of Global Operations. It is an unpaid internship and can be arranged as a 5 days (3 months) full-time position or 6 months part-time position. Internship hours must be scheduled during regular business hours.
Requirements
- Review literature relevant to IIRR’s flagship themes
- Contribute input to the development of research questions & concept notes
- Research and identify potential partners
- Represent IIRR in meetings
- Help develop research dissemination activities
- Demonstrate problem-solving skills
- Demonstrate writing and organizational skills
- Demonstrate creativity
- Demonstrate interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate time management skills
- Demonstrate willingness to fail fast and forward