Talent Pool - Internship
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What we know
Is it still open?
Confirmed still open
Last checked 15h ago — checked against the employer's own applicant tracking system, which is the company answering directly.
We re-read the employer's own applicant tracking system and the posting was still there. That is the company answering directly.
How old is it?
Posted 445d ago
The date the source published, not the day we noticed it (2025-07-23). Last seen at its source just now.
Is it remote?
Marked remote on the employer's board
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Who may apply?
United Kingdom
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Skills named in the ad
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Workable employer's own board first seen 17h ago · last seen just now
The listing
Are you interested in international cooperation, development and security? Would you like to apply your in-depth knowledge and skills to the sector?
ABOUT US
GIST is a global research, advisory and implementation firm tackling complex and high-risk challenges for our clients. We deliver strategic foresight and evidence-based advisory through in-depth field research and cutting-edge analysis methods. We also design and implement programmes that connect across local concerns and global systems and build institutional capacity for our clients to tackle their hardest challenges confidently. From training frontline actors and government agencies to co-developing innovative models with communities and the private sector, we find and implement grounded and sustainable solutions.
GIST operates across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, with multilingual teams and deep contextual knowledge. Our clients include governments, donors, NGOs, and private sector actors seeking impact in complex settings. We are trusted for our independence, integrity, and ability to navigate sensitive political and security dynamics. Clients choose GIST for our ability to distil complexity and convert insight into action.
WHAT IS THE JOB?
As an intern, you’ll play an active role in supporting our team’s ongoing research, analysis, and project delivery. Your responsibilities may include drafting background briefs, organising training programmes, collecting and synthesizing data, monitoring developments in regions of interest, and contributing to written reports and presentations. You will gain firsthand insight into the dynamics of peacebuilding and international development, while building practical skills and networks for your future career.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
The ideal candidate would be able to demonstrate the following skills.
Required
- Currently enrolled in or have recently completed a masters or doctorate degree or apprenticeship (level 7 or above) in
- History, political science, international development, security studies, or a related field
OR
- Economics, international development, statistics, data science, engineering or a related field with a quantitative and IT background.
- Strong research and analysis skills of qualitative information
OR
- Proven experience of quantitative analysis and statistical methods. Ability to perform estimations of relationships in data and predictive analysis using statistical and econometric techniques. Experience with one or several database or programming languages (Python, R, Stata, SQL/No-SQL or similar)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Fluency in English
Desired
- Initiative and problem-solving skills
- A collaborative mentality
- Solid attention to detail
- Inquisitiveness and keenness to learn
- An international outlook
- Knowledge of other languages, preferably Amharic, Oromo, Somali, or Arabic
THE PROCESS
If you’d like to find out about internship opportunities as they arise within our team, complete our application form which will tell us more about your skills and experience and what you are interested in. When we have a role which needs your expertise, we will reach out and let you know about it.