Country Scoping:
? Conducting research on the education systems and challenges across several countries, with the aim of identifying well-suited contexts for results-based financing.
? Carrying out detailed data analysis to understand complex educational shortcomings and conduct market research to advise donors on how they can best generate a social return.
? Assessing the suitability of results-based financing instruments in different contexts and education sectors and presenting your research to guide decisions.

Program design:
? Research the provider and investor markets and engage with market participants to fine-tune program design.
? Preparation for workshops to engage government officials with program design.
? Participating in the design of new results-based financing programs in the Basic Education, Early Childhood or skills for employment sectors.
? Conducting research to guide programmatic decisions.
? Working with financial models of innovative finance structures.
? Providing inputs to inform EOF’s approach to pricing outcomes.

Research:
? Carrying out research projects looking at current developments in results-based financing and the education sector globally, including looking at the cost-effectiveness of existing education programs, or looking at new metrics for comparing learning across different contexts.
? Preparing briefs on strategies and policies of international donor agencies and other relevant stakeholders.

Requirements:

Essential:

• Enrolled in a degree programme in an undergraduate or graduate school, or a recent graduate (within the last 2 years).
• Excellent academic performance as demonstrated by recent university or institution records.
• At least 18 years old.
• Fluency in English is required.
• No immediate relatives (e.g., father, mother, brother, sister) working in any UNICEF office; and have no other relatives in the line of authority that the intern will report to.

Desirable:

• A degree in a relevant subject, such as economics, political science, finance, education, or a related field, would be preferred.
• Experience or an interest in international development, the global education sector, and international aid is desirable. Additional consideration will be given for any relevant experience.
• Proficiency in French, Spanish or Arabic is desirable.