Intern, Project Management

About the job

Verian is a world leading, independent research, evidence, evaluation, and communications agency, providing services to government and the public realm. We work with our clients to help solve the next generation of public policy challenges.

Combining expertise in human understanding with advanced technologies and data science, our work with clients creates policy interventions, designs better public services, and unlocks behaviour change. We support the rapid development of policy thinking in moments of urgency. We implement policies on the ground. We build communications to reach diverse and complex audiences. We bring global best practice and local expertise.

Visit https://www.veriangroup.com for more information.

Verian is looking for a candidate to join our Operations team for an internship.

Responsibilities:

• Support the team in managing projects and tasks such as questionnaire review, recruitment screener, calling of respondents etc ensuring timeliness and consistency in project deliverables
• Tracking of project/fieldwork progress and cost management with vendors and clients
• Timely escalation of any risks/challenges relating to fieldwork and projects
• Support in administrative duties relating to projects such as creating purchase order, invoicing etc
• Support in other ad-hoc operational needs as required

Key Requirements:

• Preferably in Business, Business Admin, Project Management
• Good time management, organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Organised, meticulous, deadline driven and able to multi-task
• Works well under pressure, with the patience and perseverance to see through projects with long timelines
• Good in Excel is a plus
• Available immediately - Full-time or part-time