Intern, Global Networks
We are recruiting an intern who will primarily support Global Networks, with event support, grant management, and documenting programmatic impacts.
About CEGA
The Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA) is a hub for research, training, and innovation headquartered at the University of California, Berkeley. We generate insights that leaders can use to improve policies, programs, and people’s lives. Our academic network includes more than 170 faculty, 85 scholars from low- and middle-income countries, and hundreds of graduate students — from diverse academic disciplines and around the world — that produce rigorous evidence about what works to expand education, health, and economic opportunities for people living in poverty.
CEGA’s Global Networks initiative invests in LMIC scholars to build their networks, grow in their careers, and generate policy-relevant research for their home countries and regions. Through semester-long fellowships, scholars audit development economics coursework, present at seminars, receive research funding, work with mentors, and network with faculty and students across the CEGA ecosystem. In addition, the Global Networks team organizes conferences to disseminate locally-generated research, funds collaborative research, connects fellows with policymakers and other partners, and hosts events for LMIC scholars to deliver and receive feedback on working papers. Global Networks is also taking an active role in understanding and shaping inclusion in the evidence ecosystem through the Collaboration for Inclusive Development Research.
Position Detail
This is an opportunity for a junior or senior undergraduate, or graduate student at UC Berkeley to work part-time (approximately 12-15 hours per week) starting on May 20th 2025 and wrapping up on August 20th, 2025. There is the possibility to extend the internship through the fall, contingent upon strong performance and intern availability/interest.
The internship is hybrid, with interns ideally working from the CEGA office in Berkeley, CA 1-2 times per week with the option to work remotely for the remaining time. In some cases, we will consider a fully remote intern, but we expect all interns to be available to work in Pacific Standard Time.
Responsibilities
Supporting the CEGA Fellowship
- Preparation for Fall 2025 fellows’ and short-term fellows arrival , including proposing appropriate courses, identifying faculty mentors, planning networking opportunities and social events, and supporting travel arrangementsEvent Support
- Support event logistics for the 2025 Africa Evidence Summit. This may involve organizing event materials, drafting speaker biographies supporting event communications, other ad-hoc support. Note that we do not have funding to sponsor intern travel to Nairobi for the event, but interns are welcome to join if they are able to secure other funding.
Knowledge Management
- Tracking and uploading event data and research grant applicant data/materials.
- Support additional program monitoring and evaluation, including grant management and tracking of impacts (predominantly in Salesforce).
Communications
- Draft project descriptions for CEGA-funded research and input them into the website.
- Support Global Networks communications by researching opportunities for the monthly newsletter and maintaining Global Network webpages with updates from grantees.
- Build the organization’s network and global presence through targeted outreach, including managing LinkedIn groups and Mailchimp listservs.
Program Administration
- Assist with miscellaneous program administration tasks as they arise, such as inputs to grant proposals
Required Qualifications
- Junior/Senior undergraduate or graduate student studying global development, social science, public policy, or other relevant fields.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong ability to anticipate, plan, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
- Alignment with CEGA’s values, including Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with event planning, social media, communications, and design.
- Experience working in Salesforce, WordPress and Mailchimp.
- Experience working with cross-functional and multicultural teams.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Commitment to scientific, evidence-led international development policy and capacity building in LMICs.
- A positive attitude and eagerness to learn.
Compensation
CEGA compensates undergraduate interns at $21/hour and graduate student interns at $26/hour.
Duration
Approx dates: May 20th – August 20th 2025, with the possibility of extension through Fall 2025.
Location
Strong preference for hybrid, based in Berkeley, CA.
To Apply
Please email Aparna Nellore <aparna_nellore@berkeley.edu> with a CV and Cover Letter by May 7th to be considered in our review. Interviews will be conducted between May 7-14th.
