RISE Internship: Junior Research Associate at TANGO
Position Title: Junior Research Associate
Reports to: TANGO Senior Research Associate, TANGO Managing Partners
Hours/Week: 15 to 20 hours/week
Internship Date Range: Start date flexible, ideal availability from early May to September 2026
Location: Remote
About the Resilience Internships and Student Experiences (RISE) Program
The RISE Program is hosted by the Arizona Institute for Resilience (AIR) and provides
undergraduate and graduate students with paid internships related to resilient environments and societies. RISE internships give students experience in workplace settings with an opportunity to grow their interpersonal skills and prepare them for careers after graduation.
About TANGO:
TANGO International is a global leader in food security, livelihoods, and resilience. TANGO
provides institutional and technical support to organizations working to alleviate hunger and
poverty among vulnerable populations around the world. We are a preferred partner for
government and United Nations agencies, international non-governmental organizations, local consultants and community organizations. TANGO is a dynamic and growing team, including a network of consultants from around the world. Established in 2000, we are headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, USA with a regional office in Bangkok, Thailand.
Responsibilities:
Support primary and secondary research tasks for existing assignments, including
evaluations, assessments, policy papers, strategy documents, guidelines, and/or
literature reviews.
Contribute to the preparation of business proposals for new and existing workstreams.
Contribute to report writing under the supervision of senior staff.
Copy editing and formatting reports and PowerPoints as needed, including production
of relevant tables, figures, charts, and other data visualization mediums.
Other duties as assigned.
The Intern will gain skills/experience in:
Research for program evaluations and studies for INGOs and UN agencies
Monitoring and evaluation systems, processes and standards used in the
humanitarian and development sector
Business development/proposal development processes in the international
development sector
Communication and coordination skills in complex, international and fast-paced settings
Qualifications
It is a required qualifications for RISE Internships that the intern is a student who is and
will be enrolled in at least 3 credits in Spring 2026 and Fall 2026 at the University of
Arizona.
Required: Pursuing or completed Master’s degree in relevant field of study.
Experience
Report writing
Primary and/or secondary research, including literature reviews
Data analysis experience (qualitative and/or quantitative)
Skills
Able to deal with multiple demands, shifting priorities, and rapid change in day-to-day
work environment
Time management
Driven, motivated individual
Excellent written and verbal communication in English
Flexible, responsible, self-motivated, works well alone and with others
Excellent writing ability
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel
Desired but Not Required
Proficiency in basic data visualization techniques
Proficiency in statistical analysis (SPSS or STATA)
Written and oral fluency in another language (French, Spanish, Arabic, etc.)
Time Commitment
Work hours are flexible, as TANGO International has staff located globally across time zones. Ideally, an intern will have availability between 9am – 5pm Arizona time to allow for direct engagement with Tucson-based staff and have flexibility to participate in evening meetings with staff located outside of the U.S. as needed.
Compensation:
Interns will be compensated at an hourly rate of $20 USD.
How to Apply:
International students should consult with International Student Services (ISS) if work
authorization is needed before securing an internship.
To apply, the following three documents are required:
1. CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Writing Sample
Interested parties should submit their CV, cover letter and writing sample via email to Vanessa King, Senior Research Associate, at vking@tangointernational.com no later than Wednesday, May 13. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
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