2018 Graduate Internship Programme in International Development

2018 Graduate Internship Programme in International Development

…building a new generation of development professionals across Africa

Frequently Asked Questions

Why the Graduate Internship Programme in International Development?

Internships are excellent opportunities for young graduates considering a career in development to gain experience in field work. We provide challenging assignments, and applicants are expected to possess maturity, character, initiative and self-reliance as well as outstanding academic credentials and problem solving skills.

As a graduate field intern at Dataville Research, you receive tailored training, guidance and real responsibility from the beginning, quickly becoming an invaluable candidate in the global development sector.

What is the mode of this internship programme?

Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to provide positions for in-house internship in our various offices across Africa. However, we are pleased to announce the commencement of our exciting and innovative virtual internship programme where the participant (intern) gains field experience while working in a remote professional setting and is not physically present at any of Dataville Research offices.

Do I need to have experience in the development sector?

No prior experience is required. However, shortlisted participants will need a computer, some familiarity with Windows and internet connectivity.

What is the duration of this programme?

This 3-month programme include a 1-month intensive online training in international development; 1-month research methodology in international development; and 1-month field work and report writing in any or a combination of a specialized area: Human Rights, Education, Education, Public Health, Agriculture and Food Security, Climate Change, Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Private Sector Development and Governance and Civil Society.

How is this programme funded?

This development programme is a sole initiative of Dataville Research LLC and partially funded by the consortium. However, shortlisted participants will be required to cover some administrative costs.

Further enquires?

For further enquiries, please send a mail to

Application Form

Please complete and return the filled form to

1. ☐ Mr / ☐ Ms ☐ Mrs
(Family name/Surname): / (First name):
2. Date of Birth:
3. Telephone: / Email:
4. Address of current residence:
5. State/Province:
6. Country:
7. What is the highest level of education you have completed?
8. Name of school or institution last attended and date:
9. What is your field of study?
10. Area of interest(s) in the international development sector:
(Click check box) / ☐ Human Rights
☐ Education
☐ Public Health
☐ Agriculture and Food Security
☐ Climate Change
☐ Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding
☐ Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
☐ Private Sector Development
☐ Governance and Civil Society
☐ Gender and Development
11. Desired scope: / ☐ Local / ☐ National / ☐Regional / ☐ Global
12. Describe how this programme will impact on your career pursuit:
(50 words maximum):
13. Please alert us to any safety or health concerns we should be aware of:
14. Funding arrangement: / ☐ Self-funded
☐ Organization-funded

*I hereby acknowledge that if shortlisted as a participant in the Graduate Internship Programme in International Development, I confirm that I will abide by the time commitments as outlined in the full 12-week program.

Please complete and return the filled form to

Graduate Internship Programme in International Development