Evaluation Intern

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Evaluation Intern is responsible for providing general support to the Evaluation team and International Programs staff by assisting with the implementation of data collection systems and program evaluations.

Who We Are

Unbound is an international nonprofit based in Kansas City, Kansas, and founded by lay Catholics grounded in the Gospel call to put the needs of the marginalized and vulnerable first.

Our mission is to support families and communities worldwide on their self-directed paths out of poverty.

Our vision is to build a world free from poverty where all people have access to resources, community support and the ability to make decisions that improve their lives and uphold human dignity.

Unbound offers a practical way for sponsors, donors and volunteers to make a personal and direct impact as partners in our global community. Through walking with a child and family, youth, elder or community on their path out of poverty, our supporters have an opportunity to expand their worldviews and be part of creative solutions to poverty.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Manage and Analyze Data:
Conduct data entry, data cleaning, and preliminary analysis to support evaluation and reporting efforts.

Collaborate with the Evaluation Team:
Participate in team meetings and planning activities to contribute to shared evaluation goals.

Develop Data Collection Tools:
Build and maintain data collection instruments using platforms such as Survey Monkey, Kobo Toolbox, and Microsoft Forms.

Support Special Projects:
Assist with special projects and additional tasks as assigned to meet organizational needs.

Personal Characteristics & Competencies - To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies and skills. (Examples)

• Values diversity recognizes the dignity of each person, and is committed to Unbound's core values.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to synthesize information into clear, concise messages in a compelling manner to internal stakeholders.
• Ability to build trusting, collaborative relationships with intern mentor and cross-functional partners.
• Professional appearance and attitude, self-motivated and goal driven.
• Demonstrates intellectual curiosity, sound problem-solving skills, and determination when approaching tasks and challenges.
• Exhibits poise, tact, and diplomacy in professional interactions and when navigating sensitive or complex situations.

Qualifications and

Experience:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Current students pursuing a Bachelor's degree or in-progress Master's degree with coursework in research methods, evaluation, international studies, development, or another social science field.
• Coursework or hands-on experience in data collection, dataset configuration, and basic statistics; experience with survey tools and/or statistical software a plus.
• Moderate to advanced computer skills in a Windows environment, including familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, openness to new ideas, and the ability to work independently as a self-starter.
• Demonstrates strong accuracy, organization, and the ability to write reports, business correspondence, and basic procedure documentation.
• Nonprofit or international experience, as well as bilingual fluency in Spanish/English or other relevant languages, is a plus.

Physical Abilities

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Frequently required to sit, stand, and walk.
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms.
• Required to talk and hear consistently.
• Specific vision abilities required by the role include the ability to distinguish the nature of objects by using the eye.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry and/or drag up to fifty (50) pounds if necessary.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.