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MarcTina Consultancy Ltd Lusaka, Zambia

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Employer
MarcTina Consultancy Ltd
Location
Lusaka, Zambia
Posted
June 4, 2025
Job type
Full Time
Category
Other
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Website MarcTina Consultancy Ltd

Job description

We are a growing but startup management consultancy firm focused on evidence-based solutions for social and economic development. We work at the intersection of research, policy, and innovation supporting businesses, governments and NGOs to make better decisions through research, data, insights, capacity building, ICT and strategic analysis.

About the Role

We are looking for a Research Intern to support our core work, research design, data collection and analysis, and proposal development. You will work closely with a small, agile team and get exposure to real-world projects in policy research, program evaluation, and strategic advisory.

Key Responsibilities

Support desk research and literature reviews on thematic focus areas (e.g., youth employment, health, education, entrepreneurship)
Assist in the design and execution of data collection tools (surveys, interviews, focus groups)
Clean, organize, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data
Draft short reports, briefing notes, and data summaries
Help write proposals and concept notes for funding opportunities and partnerships
Contribute to research and pipeline tracking
Support development of infographics and slide decks for presentations
Participate in brainstorming and strategy sessions as part of a small team
Perform administrative or support tasks related to projects, as needed

Requirements

Final-year student or recent graduate in Social Sciences, Public Policy, Economics, Data Science, or related fields
Solid research and writing skills, with attention to clarity and structure
Comfortable with Excel/Google Sheets; familiarity with a data analysis tool (SPSS, R, Python, or STATA) is a plus
Basic understanding of the proposal development process
Curious, analytical, and self-motivated
Interest in policy, research, and working in an early-stage, impact-driven organisation

To apply for this role, send your CV, and academic qualifications to zambia@marctinaconsultancy.com. Only recent graduates (MUST have graduated in the last year or 2) should apply for this role.