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Research Intelligence Executive Intern

Context:

The Market Insight Team is part of Oxfam's Communications Division. Our team's purpose is to bring Oxfam closer to, and increase its understanding of, key audiences and stakeholders in order to increase our organisational impact on poverty and suffering. The Market Insight Team provides management and support for all types of consumer and market research within Oxfam.

 

We are looking for a Research Executive Intern to support us in this work for 6 months, up to 3 days per week.

Key responsibilities:

  • Contribute to finding innovative solutions for various market research projects
  • Build and test surveys using an online survey tool
  • Assist in producing questionnaires
  • Assist in data analysis to identify main findings, prepare summary reports, and deliver presentations
  • Help to maintain and update the research section of the Oxfam intranet

Skills and competencies:

  • Initiative and tenacity to solve problems with minimal supervision
  • A "can-do" attitude with a willingness to learn
  • IT skills: good knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
  • Interest in Market Research and (primary and secondary) audience insight
  • Be numerate, analytical, with strong written and verbal communications skills
  • Ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines
  • Interest in Oxfam and a commitment to diversity

What this role can offer the volunteer:

  • An excellent opportunity to be part of the Market Insight Team
  • Being involved in a wide range of market research and audience insight projects
  • Experience of working within a large international NGO
  • Provide ongoing support and training, and development of skills specific to the role
  • Experience of working with diverse clients across all Oxfam divisions
  • Reimbursement of local travel expenses and lunch

Contact:

Chris Mead

Email: cmead@oxfam.org.uk

Tel: 01865473738

Application process:

Please complete Internship Application Form and return it to the email address above.

Application deadline:

22 February 2013

Interview date:

 TBC

Start date:

 TBC

Regions:

  • Oxford

Interests:

  • Office

Work Days:

  • Weekdays

Work Times:

  • Day Time