Junior Associate- Evaluation and Learning Unit
Junior Associate- Evaluation and Learning Unit (ELU)
San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)
Please apply by June 2, 2024
In an increasingly complex and interconnected world, Asia plays a crucial global role. Would you be excited at the prospect of employing your knowledge and skills to improve lives, expand opportunities, and help societies flourish across this dynamic region? You could have this opportunity at The Asia Foundation.
The Asia Foundation is a nonprofit international development organization committed to improving lives and expanding opportunities across Asia and the Pacific. Informed by 70 years of experience and deep local knowledge, our work is focused on governance, climate action, gender equity, education and leadership, inclusive growth, and international cooperation. We work in more than 20 countries through our 17 permanent country offices and programs across Asia and the Pacific, supported by a headquarters in San Francisco and an office in Washington, DC. Our funding comes from a diverse array of bilateral and multilateral development agencies, foundations, corporations, and individuals.
The Asia Foundation's Evaluation and Learning Unit (ELU) team seeks a Junior Associate (JA) to work for our San Francisco, CA office during the summer 2024 program period from June 24, 2024 – September 13, 2024.
During the 12-week program, the JA will:
SCOPE OF WORK:
- Support the development of the Foundation's emerging approaches to impact reporting, working in close collaboration with a country office, ELU staff, and other internal stakeholders.
- Support the development and delivery of Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) capacity development for country office and program staff.
- Provide MERL support to field-based projects working in the areas of strengthening governance, gender equality and social inclusion, environmental resilience, economic opportunity, and/or international cooperation. Support may include contributing to the design of MERL frameworks, fielding MERL technical questions, providing data visualizations, among other MERL related functions.
- Contribute to internal staff collaboration spaces including the ELU Learning Lab on SharePoint, MERL Monthly Newsletter through Mailchimp, and the MERL Community of Practice on Microsoft Teams. Contributions will include sourcing appropriate MERL resources and drafting new content for these platforms.
- Support the development of TAF's organizational learning approach by assisting with developing MERL minimum standards and project technical close-out.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The position for the Douglas K. Bereuter Program for Junior Associates in Asian Affairs is expected to be very competitive. We are seeking talented, high-energy individuals who will benefit from their affiliation with the Foundation and contribute to the organization.
CANDIDATES MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING:
- Received a master's degree within the past two years. In addition, to be considered, a candidate must have completed and obtained this degree prior to the beginning of the program period. The summer 2024 program period is June 24, 2024 – September 13, 2024.
- Completed graduate studies in areas related to international relations, international development, public administration, public policy, law, anthropology, political science, economics, women's empowerment, and/or sociology, with work experience in Asia preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in monitoring and evaluating programs, including designing M&E plans, theories of change, logic models, and other MEL frameworks.
- Demonstrated research and evaluation skills using quantitative, qualitative, and/or mixed methods, preferred.
- Authorization to legally work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Great organizational skills.
- Great computer skills.
WHY WORK AT THE ASIA FOUNDATION:
You will have the opportunity to help solve some of the toughest challenges in the development/aid sector. Address environmental problems in the region, improve access to legal information, enhance civil society, promote government engagement/collaboration, and encourage learning and awareness.
You will work in an innovative environment and build lasting relationships. The Asia Foundation, its donors, and its partners are unmatched throughout the region. This is an opportunity to work with and learn from some of the most accomplished leaders, influencers, and social entrepreneurs working in Asia today.
APPLICATION DETAILS:
Please upload your cover letter and resume (preferably in one document) and submit them as an attachment.
We will only consider applicants who apply online and provide all required documents before June 2, 2024, the application closing date. We require a resume, cover letter, and two letters of recommendation (either two academic OR one academic and one personal).
This position is a paid internship at $25/hr., offering medical, dental, and vision benefits.
**Must be legally eligible to work in the United States **
The Asia Foundation is an equal-opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/D/V. No phone calls, please.