Research Intern

Research Intern - Monitoring & Evaluation

Position: Research Intern

Organization: 4th Wheel Social Impact

Duration: 2-6 months (Minimum 2 months)

Location: Mumbai/Ahmedabad/Delhi

Mode: In-office (mandatory)

Please note: We accept applications for this role year-round and recruit on a rolling, as-needed basis. If you apply, we'll keep your application on file and review it as opportunities arise. We'll get in touch if a suitable vacancy becomes available and your experience and skills are a good match for the role.

Role Overview

The Research Intern will support the Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) team in conducting research, data analysis, reporting, and documentation for development and consulting projects. The intern will assist in gathering evidence, reviewing literature, analyzing quantitative and qualitative data, and preparing client-ready reports and presentations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in primary and secondary research activities for M&E assignments.

• Support data collection, data cleaning, and basic analysis using Excel or other tools.

• Conduct literature reviews and compile research summaries.

• Help prepare reports, presentations, dashboards, and documentation.

• Assist in survey design, interview coordination, and note-taking.

• Maintain organized project files and research databases.

• Support proposal writing and knowledge management activities as needed.

Requirements

RequiredQualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Social Sciences, Economics, Public Policy, Statistics, Development Studies, or related fields.

• Strong research and analytical skills.

• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with Monitoring & Evaluation concepts and research methodologies.

• Experience with data collection and data analysis tools (SurveyCTO, SPSS, STATA or similar) is an advantage.

• Interest in development sector consulting and impact assessment.

Benefits

• Exposure to real-world consulting and evaluation projects.

• Hands-on experience in research and data analysis.

• Opportunity to work with experienced M&E professionals.

• Professional development and learning opportunities.