Samuel Hall is recruiting for a Research Assistant Intern to join its Research & Policy pillar in Nairobi or remotely

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Samuel Hall is recruiting for a Research Assistant Intern to join its Research & Policy pillar in Nairobi or remotely

Overview

Samuel Hall is hiring a motivated Research Assistant Intern to join its Research & Policy pillar in Nairobi or remotely. As a Research Assistant Intern, you will contribute to Samuel Hall’s vital work in producing evidence on the lives and aspirations of migrants and displaced persons. The pillar’s commitment to rigorous research and grounded policy ensures that global, regional, and national policies resonate with local realities—driving our mission to shift perceptions and create lasting impact.

Your role will involve designing research tools, conducting desk reviews, transcribing interviews, and analysing data. You’ll also assist in fieldwork and ensure high-quality research outputs that influence policies and programmes

About Samuel Hall

Samuel Hall is a social enterprise that conducts research, evaluates programs, and designs policies in contexts of migration and displacement. Its research connects the voices of communities to changemakers for more inclusive societies. Samuel Hall approach is ethical, academically rigorous, and based on first-hand experience in complex and fragile settings. With offices in Afghanistan, Germany, Kenya, the Netherlands and the United Arab Emirates, Samuel Hall is based in the regions it studies. Samuel Hall has over ten years of experience in 70+ countries and have become a trusted partner and leading voice in the field of migration and displacement research, working with governments, donors, multilateral organisations, and NGOs, as well as public and private sector entities.

Tasks & Responsibilities

Objective 1 – Research

● Assume responsibilities of the project cycle from A to Z.
● Support the design or design research tools and research methodology.
● Conduct secondary research and desk reviews.
● Review translation and documents from colleagues, and occasionally translate tools and/or documents.
● Transcribe interview notes, write field reports, and prepare and contribute to draft/final deliverables in a timely manner with strong analysis and recommendations in line with policy and academic standards.
● Provide the above in English and/or French, as required.
● Liaise with supervisors to improve the quality of outputs.

Objective 2 – Fieldwork

● Undertake socio-economic research including fieldwork and primary data collection, putting fieldwork at the centre of the mission.
● Plan and supervise project fieldwork, and adequate resource management with field coordinators.
● Support and monitor the field team’s work, provide input to improve the quality of the field team’s interview notes, transcripts, and outputs.
● Problem solve in the field.

Objective 3 – Organisational support

● Train field teams and colleagues as required on components of the project cycle and research standards.
● Effectively communicate with supervisors on progress with daily updates.
● Ensure all project-related information is stored correctly.
● Direct reporting and support to the research team.
● Opportunities for growth

Working at Samuel Hall means contributing to ground-breaking, innovative, and rigorous work that bridges research, implementation, and policy. Most of its training happens on the job, but as part of its investment in learning and development, everyone is encouraged to apply for up to five days of paid professional development leave and financial resources to enable them to acquire new skills and knowledge.

Internship Requirements

Required

● A recent Master’s degree in social sciences, political sciences, statistics, international economics, international development studies, migration studies or a related field.
● A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in the humanitarian, development, research or policy spaces, result-based management or a related field.
● Outstanding verbal and written skills in English and one other language
● Keen attention to detail.
● Ability to be patient and to work well within a global team.
● Ability to cope well under pressure, occasionally work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines.
● Willing and available to undertake periodic work travel.

Desired

● Previous relevant experience of research of contexts of migration and international development, in particular, specific to vulnerable groups.
● Experience in project management
● Proficiency in French, Arabic, Dari, Pashto etc, or any other language relevant to Samuel Hall’s geographical areas of operation.