Agriculture Intern

Description

• The USAID Supporting the Enabling Environment for Development (SPEED) program supports the Government of Mozambique (GRM) to develop and implement policies that improve the country’s business enabling environment, thereby enhancing the role of the private sector in agriculture, trade facilitation, health, energy, and biodiversity conservation. The program also strengthens economic governance and public financial management and enhances the role of civil society in supporting Mozambique’s ability to plan, manage, and finance its own development
• We are looking for dynamic and motivated young professionals to assist with implementation of this important and exciting project activities below

Duties

• The specific duties include, but are not limited to:

Support the Portfolio Manager in administering and following- up on different assignments

• Attend meetings, take notes, translate short documents, draft reports
• Assist short- and long-term consultants by collecting and analyzing relevant data
• Assist with the drafting of the weekly and quarterly reports
• Assist in events (workshops/seminars) planning and implementation: draft and send invites, provide assistance to participants, take notes and draft event reports

Support the Monitoring and evaluation

• Participate in field work for selected activities, interview, gather information and data, process and produce reports

Other tasks

• Everyday workflow managed including operational activities and setting up meetings

Requisites

• Student currently enrolled in a degree (or equivalent) in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Agronomy or Development studies (university degree or diploma completed preferred)
• Research and analytical skills
• Excellent drafting/writing skills in Portuguese and English
• A mature understanding of development policy issues and challenges
• A professional experience in the field of policy analytical work and M&E is an advantage

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
• The Ag intern reports to Agriculture Portfolio Manager
• The position is intended to be completed in after three months
• Contract type: Internship agreement

How to Apply

1. Documentation

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

2. Application

• Send your Documentation to speed_recruitment@speed-program.com with the Subject line “Agriculture Intern”