Job Description
On this job, you should expect to collaborate with various team members who are based in India, Kenya, Ghana, and the United States of America.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Help to create and manage interactive voice recording surveys (85%)
At the moment, Decodis is engaged in four large scale projects in Pakistan, Kenya, Nigeria, and Senegal. These are managed by three Project Managers based in Kenya, Ghana, and India.
For these, the role of the intern will be:
- Assisting the Program Managers to set up the IVR interface;
- Helping to test the IVR once it is set up;
- Monitoring which respondents have taken the IVR survey;
- Reporting up to the Project Manager any problems immediately;
- Interfacing between the IVR provider and the survey companies to know when to push surveys.
- Compiling daily reports and sharing these with partners
2. Assisting Project Managers for other tasks (15%)
From time to time, Project Managers may need extra help with other tasks. These may include but are not limited to:
- Manage project documentation;
- Assist in drafting project summaries and other similar outreach material for internal and external stakeholders;
- Assist in scheduling meetings; and
- Support cross-functional collaboration between the different members, and sub-groups at Decodis.
The ideal candidate
The following personal characteristics are important:
- An initiative-taker who can manage competing priorities with little supervision;
- An adventurous attitude and openness to learn;
- A confident and positive personality which enables him or her to engage supportively with colleagues within Decodis and with our clients and partners;
- Excellent time management and intuitive prioritization skills;
- Comfort with juggling multiple tasks and managing change;
- High diligence and strong organizational skills.