Research & Learning Internship

Do you have strong analytical skills and are you passionate about research and data? Are you excited about AI and other technologies? This is a unique opportunity to join our Global Research and Learning team and help us synthesize existing research, develop research and learning tools, conduct qualitative research, and support meeting and workshop administration. This internship offers a unique chance to gain practical experience in international development research and make a meaningful impact on housing solutions.

What would be your responsibilities?

• Explore and organize a database of international housing literature and conduct literature reviews

• Help us understand the big picture by summarizing key research findings and crafting engaging stories for our newsletter.

• Contribute to the development of ethical research guidelines and practical tools that guide our global work.

• Get hands-on experience in developing research tools and analyzing valuable insights from communities around the world.

• Support the planning and execution of meetings and workshops, connecting with experts and contributing to important discussions.

• Leverage AI tools to expedite research tasks, such as literature review summarization, and qualitative data coding

• Explore and suggest new applications of technology to improve research and learning processes.

• A full-time Masters-level university student

• Interest in a long-term internship for at least a year

• Curiosity about housing topics and international development

• Excellent English language skills

• Availability for +/- 20 hours a week preferably in the afternoon

• Advanced digital skills (MS Office) and familiarity with qualitative data analysis software is a plus

• Interest in AI tools for research and productivity

• Active support of Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) Values:

- Humility – We are part of something bigger than ourselves

- Courage – We do what’s right, even when it is difficult or unpopular

- Accountability – We take personal responsibility for Habitat’s mission

• Safeguarding: HFHI requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanity’s code of conduct.

• Working in a multicultural and friendly environment

• Potential opportunity for full-time employment in the future

• Laptop

• Possibility to work mostly from home

• Employee recognition portal

• Fully paid meal allowance (8,50 €)