Work-Integrated Learning, Gender M&E and Research

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Southern African Development Community (SADC)

  • Career category: Advocacy/ Policy
  • Job type: Fellowship
  • Experience level: 0-2 years
  • Organisation type: Inter-governmental
  • Remote option: No
  • Right to work requirements: International contract
  • Remuneration: USD 250 USD / monthly
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 28/06/2026
  • Location: Botswana
Generic (e.g. 'gender focal point' role
BACKGROUND
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is a regional economic community founded and maintained by countries in Southern Africa. It aims to further the socio-economic, political and security cooperation among its Member States and foster regional integration in order to achieve peace, stability, and wealth. SADC currently has sixteen (16) Member States with a population of approximately 340 million and a combined GDP of US$720 billion.

SADC Secretariat is currently recruiting  6 interns/ graduates in different Directorates/Units. The programme is for a period of 3-12 months and WIL Programme is aimed at  providing  participants with a comprehensive practical experience in a setting where learning/exposure is the primary objective of the experience. The Secretariat is therefore, inviting qualified citizens of the SADC Member States to apply for the following internship opportunities tenable at its Headquarters in Gaborone. Botswana and at SADC Plant Genetic Resource Centre in Lusaka, Zambia.

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING 
▪ Assist in implementation of research activities and contribute to the interpretation of findings, ensuring they inform program adaptation and learning.
▪ Innovatively package and disseminate gender related information to key stakeholders. 
▪ Support preparation of Monitoring and evaluation reports, including initiatives to monitor the Gender Protocol and other SADC gender policies and strategies. 
▪ Provide supportive input and support the regular collection of data and information on gender from directorates and Member States, using primary and secondary research and data collection techniques. 
▪ Support projects to develop technology-driven (digital) data collection tools ▪ Analyse the data and information from the research commissioned 
▪ Prepare data for publishing on the SADC website and other forms of media 
▪ Organise sharing of technical information among Member States

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION 
At least a master’s degree in Gender and Development, Development Studies or related field from a recognised institution. 

SKILLS REQUIREMENT 
Research, analytical and problem-solving skills Good technical writing and presentation skills 
Communication skills Networking skills Interpersonal skills 
Organized and detail-oriented approach to work 
Conceptual and practical thinking Proficient in the use of computers and computer software 

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES 
Learning of innovative data management techniques. 

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