Internship Position: Social Impact & Development Intern
About 4th Wheel Social Impact
4th Wheel was founded in 2010 with an ambitious vision to strengthen social development programs. Over the years, we have worked with government entities, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), social enterprises, and corporate foundations. These experiences have helped us understand the importance of strategic program design, robust implementation, performance monitoring, impact evaluation, and structured program documentation. We offer three core areas of support to organizations involved in socio-economic development: social impact management, communication for development (Com4Dev), and capacity development for implementation and management staff.
About The Role
We are seeking motivated and detail-oriented interns who are passionate about social impact and development. Interns will support ongoing projects through research, field coordination, data management, analysis, documentation, and communication tasks. This internship offers hands-on experience in understanding development programs and working closely with diverse stakeholders.
Resposibilities
1. Research & Analysis
Conduct secondary research on social development themes, communities, and sectoral trends.
Assist in designing research tools such as surveys, interview guides, and focus group discussion outlines.
Support in analysing qualitative and quantitative data.
2. Monitoring & Evaluation Support
Assist in performance monitoring activities and data collection.
Support impact evaluation studies including field visits, stakeholder interactions, and documentation.
3. Field Coordination
Coordinate with implementation partners, community members, and project teams.
Assist in planning and managing field activities, assessments, and training sessions (if applicable).
4. Communication for Development (Com4Dev)
Support creation of content for reports, case studies, photo stories, and social media communication.
Assist in designing communication materials such as presentations, infographics, or training content.
5. Documentation & Reporting
Prepare project documentation, meeting notes, progress updates, and structured reports.
Organise and maintain project files, data sets, and documentation archives.
Qualification
Educational Background
Students pursuing Master’s or Bachelor’s in Social Work, Sociology, Development Studies, Economics, Public Policy, Communications, or related fields.
Required Skills
Strong research and writing skills.
Basic understanding of social development and impact evaluation concepts.
Good communication and coordination abilities.
Proficiency in MS Office/Google Workspace (Excel, Sheets, Docs, Slides).
Ability to work independently and in teams.
Preferred Skills (Plus Point)
Experience with data analysis tools (SPSS, Excel, PowerBI, etc.).
Exposure to fieldwork or community engagement.
Graphic designing or content creation skills (for Com4Dev projects).
Why Join 4th Wheel?
At 4th Wheel, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment where your contributions directly impact the growth and success of the organization. You will have the opportunity to work alongside passionate individuals dedicated to creating meaningful change, as part of a dynamic team that values innovative thinking and solution-oriented problem-solving. This role provides exposure to challenging and grow professionally in the field of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E). Plus get the opportunity to see the real-world development programs and impact assessments, hands-on experience in monitoring and evaluation processes, opportunity to work with diverse stakeholders across the development ecosystem, mentorship from experienced researchers and program managers and certificate of completion and performance feedback.
Contact Details
Interested candidates are invited to send their CV along with a cover letter detailing their relevant experience to careers@the4thwheel.com. Please mention “Application for Internship” in the subject line.
Additional Information
Recruitment Process
1. HR Screening Round
Shortlisted candidates undergo an initial HR screening to assess eligibility, interest, and basic fit.
2. Virtual Interview with Operations Team
Candidates who clear the HR round are invited for a virtual interview with the Operations Team to evaluate role-specific skills and understanding.
3. In-Person Interview
Selected candidates attend an in-person interview for deeper assessment and interaction with the team.
4. Final Confirmation
Successful candidates receive confirmation and offer details within 7–10 working days.
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